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September 28, 2026

The Coogs Were Away. Cougar Woods Was Ready

During the Houston Cougars’ first road game of the football season in September, UH Dining Services kept the game day spirit alive on campus with its Coog Tailgate event at Cougar Woods Dining Commons.

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September 28, 2026

Mocktails and Meal Plans: UH Dining Mixer Helps Students Connect

Bathed in the warm natural light of the RAD Center, students gathered for UH Dining's Meal Plan Mixer, an event designed to showcase the benefits of campus dining while creating opportunities to connect with fellow Cougars. Attendees enjoyed food, mocktails, raffle prizes, and valuable information about meal plan options in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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September 28, 2026

UH Food Safety Takes the International Stage at IAFP 2026

Dr. Karla Acosta, Manager of Food Safety within Environmental Health & Emergency Preparedness, represented the University of Houston System at the International Association for Food Protection’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans through research presentations, panel participation, and bilingual education.

September 14, 2026

New Outdoor Fitness Court Welcomes the Entire UH Community

Students, faculty and staff gathered this fall to celebrate and rediscover the University of Houston's new outdoor Fitness Court, located between the A.D. Bruce Religion Center and The Quad. Although the facility officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in April, organizers hosted a fall event to introduce the space to students returning for the new academic year and to encourage the entire campus community to take advantage of the new amenity.

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September 14, 2026

A Taste of Home: UH Dining Welcomes Students with Texas Cookout

To celebrate the start of the fall semester, UH Dining Services hosted its annual Taste of Texas event, featuring live music, interactive activities, and Texas-style barbecue. Held at Cougar Woods Dining Commons, the event welcomed students, faculty, and staff to enjoy great food, connect with the campus community, and ease into the new academic year.

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September 11, 2026

From CTAP Savings to Mobile Cougar Cards, A&F Services Touch Thousands of Students Every Day

When more than 7,100 new freshmen arrived at the University of Houston this fall, Administration and Finance departments were ready with the services, technology, and resources that support student success both inside and outside the classroom.