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August 26, 2026

2026 UH Faculty Award Presented to Dr. Neema Langa

2026 UH Faculty Award Presented to Dr. Neema Langa, Assistant Professor, Sociology and African American Studies. Congratulations! Dr. Langa won the Outstanding Population Health Publication Award.

August 26, 2026

University of Houston launches institute to find new solutions to homelessness

University of Houston's Institute for Housing, Homelessness and Health plans to reach out to existing organizations tackling homelessness to discuss ways that the university's resources could help.

August 25, 2026

APhA Institute Deepens Pharm.D. Students’ Understanding of Substance Use Disorders

The annual American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Institute on Substance Use Disorders brings together pharmacists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, attorneys, recovery advocates and other professionals for educational sessions, small-group discussions and personal stories focused on substance use disorders and recovery.

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August 25, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: LaShawn Valrie - July 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize LaShawn Valrie as the recipient of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for July 2026.

August 24, 2026

UH Launches Cougar PUMP to Connect Incoming Students with Peer Mentors

The University of Houston is launching Cougar PUMP, a new campus-wide peer mentoring program designed to help incoming students make connections, find resources and navigate the transition to college with support from students who have already experienced it.

August 20, 2026

Welcome Our Newest University Career Services Team Members

University Career Services (UCS) is pleased to welcome two outstanding professionals to our team: Dr. Barbara Keith, Assistant Director, and Ms. Terry Thomas, Career Development Specialist, who joined UCS this spring.

August 6, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: Mars Alvarez – June 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Mars Alvarez as the recipient of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for June 2026.

August 5, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: Bina Benavides and Laura Rosales

The Division of Student Affairs proudly recognizes Bina Benavides and Laura Rosales as the recipients of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for April 2026. Their exceptional dedication, commitment to student success, and meaningful contributions exemplify the values and mission of our division.

August 5, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: Raquell Becker - May 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Raquell Becker as the recipient of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for May 2026.