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January 8, 2026

Tommy Tune’s Broadway Legacy Finds a Home at the University of Houston

Broadway legend Tommy Tune’s larger-than-life legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey — a remarkable new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry and imagination of a show business icon.

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January 6, 2026

UH Pharmacy Researcher Receives $900,000 CPRIT Grant to Develop Nanodrug That Boosts Immune System to Fight Cancer

Accelerating advancements in cancer prevention and cures, a UH pharmacologist has received a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to develop a drug that could offer lasting tumor control and improved survival for patients with pancreatic and lung cancers.

January 5, 2026

UH Researcher Receives Nearly $1M to Advance Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment

With nearly $1 million in federal funding, a University of Houston researcher will study the connection between an enzyme found in cancerous tumors and immune cells of lupus patients — innovative research that could transform how lupus is diagnosed and treated.

December 17, 2025

Practice Makes Perfect Pitches

The University of Houston Technology Bridge’s Innov8 Hub wrapped up its seventh Startup Pitch Day on Dec. 15.

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January 14, 2026

UH System Selects CLC to Expand UH Licensing Program

Following an extensive evaluation, the University of Houston System has selected CLC, the nation’s leading collegiate licensing company, to assist in the management and marketing of the University of Houston’s trademark licensing program.

January 14, 2026

Common: Being Wrong. Less Common: Admitting It

Truth science: Researchers find that scientists who admit they were wrong are perceived as more trustworthy and when college professors admitted they were wrong, students rated them higher in warmth and competence.

January 13, 2026

University of Houston Establishes $1 Million Endowed Professorship to Advance Energy Leadership

The University of Houston has received a $1 million gift from Peggy and Chris Seaver to establish the Peggy and Chris Seaver Endowed Aspire Professorship.

January 12, 2026

UH Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The University of Houston has earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious national designation recognizing institutions that demonstrate deep, sustained commitment to partnering with their communities to create positive impact through teaching, research and service.

January 9, 2026

A More Flexible Future

Maksud Rahman, a University of Houston assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has developed a way to turn bacterial cellulose — a biodegradable material — into a multifunctional material with the potential to replace plastic.

January 8, 2026

Tommy Tune’s Broadway Legacy Finds a Home at the University of Houston

Broadway legend Tommy Tune’s larger-than-life legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey — a remarkable new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry and imagination of a show business icon.

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January 9, 2026

Hall of Fame

January 7, 2026

AI for All

December 16, 2025

Honored for Lifesaving Skills

December 16, 2025

Structures of Imagination

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Thursday, Jan. 15 10 - 10:45 a.m. Buena Vida: 2026 Edition   Online
Friday, Jan. 16 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Water, Industry and Energy    Online
Saturday, Jan. 17 Noon - 5 p.m. Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue   Blaffer Art Museum
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Noon - 2 p.m. UH Faculty Council Meeting   Student Center North Room 204

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