In a remarkable demonstration of civic commitment and community spirit, the University of Houston (UH) has been officially designated as a Voter Friendly Campus. This prestigious recognition celebrates UH’s dedicated efforts to promote voter registration, education, and participation across its campus community.
For the second consecutive year, the UHCOP Chapter of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) has been recognized as a 2025-26 American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) Outstanding Professional Development Award recipient for its Residency Bootcamp. The chapter was one of 17 nationwide to receive the honor from the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum.
Houston Rodeo season doesn’t officially begin until Go Texan Day in late February, but that didn’t stop Parking & Transportation Services from getting an early start on the fun.
University of Houston Dining Services hosted its First Year Eats Mocktail Party in late January for first-time UH students. The get-together, the fourth in the Mocktail Party series and first of the spring semester, was held at the RAD Center and provided attendees an opportunity to mingle, snack, and share conversations and laughs with fellow Coog students.
The University of Houston is set to celebrate the grand opening of the Cougar Parent & Family Engagement Center (CPFEC) on February 25, 2026, marking an exciting milestone in the university’s commitment to supporting families, student parents, and campus supporters.
The University of Houston Division of Student Affairs is proud to share that Dr. Sara Jahansouz Wray, associate Dean of students, was recently featured in a new documentary about the Houston Recovery Center, produced by Empowered and hosted by Meg Ryan.
The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to announce that Dr. John K. Burk has joined the University of Houston as the new Director of Assessment and Planning. In this role, Dr. Burk will lead division-wide assessment, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts that support student success and data-informed decision-making.
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Cecilia Sun as the October 2025 Golden Paw Employee of the Month. As Assistant Director for training, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Cecilia’s exceptional organization, professionalism, and collaborative spirit have made a lasting impact on the department and the students it serves.
This Veterans Day, the University of Houston transformed appreciation into purposeful action by celebrating service and fostering tangible pathways to success for those transitioning from military to civilian careers.
The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Houston is proud and excited to announce the appointment of Ashley Simmons Coffey as the new director of the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO).