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University of Houston researchers make strides in solid-state battery technology

Low-battery anxiety may soon be less stressful due to a discovery by researchers at the University of Houston.


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University of Houston study redefines cellular sensitivity to electric fields

The University of Houston has presented new research challenging established theories about cellular sensitivity to electrical fields.


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Kevin Prufer named Texas State Poet Laureate for 2026

The Texas State Legislature has named Kevin Prufer, an award-winning poet and University of Houston English professor, as the Texas State Poet Laureate for 2026.


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University appoints Adrian Caraves as new student regent

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Adrian Caraves, a graduate student at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, as the new student regent on the University of Houston System Board of Regents.


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UH receives $1.1M gift from Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation for Usher Syndrome research

The University of Houston has been granted $1.1 million by the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation to support research on Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children that can lead to deafness and blindness.


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University of Houston begins centennial construction project on June 1

The University of Houston is set to commence a significant transformation project as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027.


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University of Houston receives $3M grant for new cancer biomarker facility

The University of Houston has been awarded $3 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to establish a Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarker Core.


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University of Houston professor becomes first TAMEST president

For the first time, the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) has appointed a University of Houston professor as its president.


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AI system mimics radiologists' gaze for improved training and diagnostics

A new artificial intelligence system, MedGaze, developed by Hien Van Nguyen, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Houston, is set to revolutionize radiology training and diagnostic accuracy.


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University of Houston earns dual recognition for research excellence and student opportunities

The University of Houston (UH) has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as one of only 21 institutions in the United States to receive both the "Very High Research Activity" (R1) and "Opportunity College & University – Higher...


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University of Houston receives $2.8M grant for military drone power systems

The University of Houston has secured a $2.8 million grant to develop an advanced power generation system for military drones.


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University of Houston launches online doctorate for global hospitality leadership

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston is set to introduce a new online doctorate program this fall, reinforcing its status as a leader in hospitality education. “Our new executive doctorate...


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University celebrates decade-long success amid global nursing shortage

The Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing at the University of Houston is marking its 10th anniversary, having achieved significant milestones in addressing the global nursing shortage.


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Q&A with med student Sadie Hill: ‘Learning is a process, not a performance’

Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine during the Orange Revolution, Sadie Hill was adopted by a Texas family. After losing her adoptive mother to a brain tumor, she has dedicated her life to neuroscience.


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UH Health Family Care Center earns FQHC Look-Alike designation

The UH Health Family Care Center, an on-campus clinic at the University of Houston, has received a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike designation from the Health Resources and Services Administration.


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University of Houston study reveals gender perceptions in STEM subjects

The University of Houston has released research highlighting how students perceive various STEM fields differently.


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University of Houston names executive director for new ecological resilience institute

The University of Houston has appointed Jaime González as the first executive director of the Institute for Ecological Resilience, beginning May 1.


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Researchers use machine learning to study heroin's effect on the brain

Researchers from the University of Houston (UH) and the University of Cincinnati (UC) have applied machine learning to study the impact of heroin on the brain.


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University of Houston holds annual Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony

The annual Faculty Excellence Awards at the University of Houston celebrated distinguished faculty members for their contributions to research, teaching, and service.


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Developers introduce MyoStep soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy

On April 29, 2025, a groundbreaking development was announced with the introduction of a lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy.