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September 8, 2026

Class of 2030 begins medical school journey at White Coat Ceremony

For the newest class of medical students, receiving a white coat represents more than the start of medical school. It is a milestone that recognizes the work that brought them to the College of Medicine while signaling the responsibility they will carry throughout their education and into their careers.

September 8, 2026

Youth Leadership Workshop Explores Human Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

A daylong conference led by the Asian American Studies Center, housed in the College of Education, drew more than 140 middle and high school students to explore AI's impact on leadership. “AI is rapidly changing how young people learn, work, communicate and prepare for their futures,” said AASC Director Yali Zou. “Our goal was not simply to teach students about AI technology but to encourage them to think more deeply about what it means to be a human leader in an AI-driven world.”

August 31, 2026

The Summer of Startups

After a summer of meeting with mentors and scaling startups, more than 10 teams presented their businesses at the RED Labs Venture Showcase on the University of Houston campus.

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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.