April 6, 2026

John P. McGovern Endowed Lecture Featuring Dr. Thema Bryant

Register for our 2026 John P. McGovern Endowed Lecture series in collaboration with Afircan American Studies will feature world renown psychologist, author and professor, Dr. Thema Bryant. During this lecture Dr. Bryant will be discussing how our mental health and wellbeing are not just individual aspects; our relationships, families and friends are core to emotional wellbeing. A short reception will follow the lecture. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Bryant’s influence extends far and wide. Her role as the former president of the American Psychological Association in 2023 underscores her commitment to advancing the field of psychology and advocating for mental health equity. Dr. Bryant has reported with CNN, made guest appearances on Oprah Winfrey's podcast, the Dr. Phil Show, and present multiple TedTalks.

• Events & Activities
• African American Studies

March 30, 2026

Harris County Historical Society Award for Excellence

The Harris County Historical Society presents an annual award for excellence to an undergraduate or graduate student for a public history project focused on Houston or Harris County history.

• Center for Public History

March 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions: Sharing Stories from 1977 Editorial Fellows Program

Frequently Asked Questions: Sharing Stories from 1977 Editorial Fellows Program

March 12, 2026

NIH Awards UH $11.8 Million to Study Early Language Development in Houston Toddlers

University of Houston researchers have secured an $11.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct a first-of-its-kind study of early language development, tracking thousands of Houston toddlers during a critical period of early childhood.

• Research & Awards
• Psychology

March 10, 2026

UH Alumna Hyaneyoung Olvera Signs With AEW

Hyaneyoung Olvera has a lot of firsts to her name. Not only is she a first-generation college student, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, she’s also the first in her family to travel the world in pursuit of her hobby-turned-career.

• Alumni Success
• Psychology

March 6, 2026

PhD Student Amr Essam Abdelmoniem Publishes Maps and Book Chapter

PhD Student Amr Essam Abdelmoniem Publishes Maps and Book Chapter

• Student Success
• History