May 8, 2026

Advisory Committees Give UH Students a Seat at the Table

The University of Houston’s advisory committees serve as key forums for informing decisions that shape the campus experience. Within the Office of Administration, two such committees — the Food Service Advisory Committee and the Bookstore Advisory Committee — have long included student members who provide valuable insight from a student perspective.

May 7, 2026

Fake CAPTCHA Scams

You’ve likely completed a legitimate CAPTCHA test before, those “Verify you are human” prompts designed to block bots and protect websites. But in recent months, cybercriminals have been using fake CAPTCHA tests to trick users into running malicious commands on their devices. Once executed, this malware can steal credentials, browser cookies, financial information, and other sensitive data.

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April 10, 2026

UH Renews Partnership with Campus Travel Management to Offer Discounted Hotel Rates for Campus Visitors

The University of Houston has renewed its partnership with Campus Travel Management, continuing a program that offers discounted hotel rates for campus visitors. Through this initiative, prospective students, families, faculty, and event attendees can book accommodations at select Houston hotels at reduced rates with no service fees. Managed by Auxiliary Services in collaboration with Admissions and Enrollment Services, the program also enhances the visitor experience with new webpages highlighting campus dining, parking, shopping, and entertainment options. The partnership aims to make visiting UH more affordable, convenient, and welcoming for first-time and returning guests alike.

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April 7, 2026

Fiber Takes Center Stage at Cougar Woods Dining Commons Nutrition Event

UH Dining Services held its first on-campus event recognizing National Nutrition Month at Cougar Woods Dining Commons. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics oversees the national celebration each March to promote healthy eating habits and form new relationships between people and food. At the University, the Dining Services team focused on the benefits of fiber.

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March 2, 2026

Yee-Haw! Dining Services Goes Texan at Cougar Woods

Students, faculty, and staff who meandered over to Cougar Woods Dining Commons on Feb. 26 were greeted by a festival-like environment complete with a mini petting zoo, local vendors, the smokey smell of barbecue on the pit, and the sounds of country music emanating from inside the dining hall all as UH Dining Services celebrated Go Texan Day. Read more about this western-style celebration.

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February 25, 2026

Cougar Card Office introduces Cougar Card benefits, spotlights Grubhub+

Cougar Card Office set up a tabling event during the week of Valentine’s Day in the Student Center South to create some sparks on the benefits the Cougar Card provides students, faculty, and staff. Department representatives highlighted the University ID’s on-campus uses and informed guests on the free Grubhub+ membership that is available to the UH community

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