Faculty & Staff Tailgate Tradition Continues

The Faculty & Staff Tailgate tradition continued this fall when UH faculty and staff, and their families, celebrated Homecoming weekend before the Cougar’s football match against Arizona. The 2025 Faculty & Staff Homecoming Tailgate was a collaborative effort of the Staff Council, Faculty Council, Division of Administration & Finance, Office of the Provost, Human Resources, and University Marketing and Communications. Attendees feasted on a Tex-Mex brunch with all the trimmings and numerous sweet baked treats. View the photo gallery below to relive the tailgate.

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