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December 5, 2025

New Chapter for UH's Arts District as Wilhelmina's Grove Reopens

If you’ve wandered through the heart of the University of Houston’s Arts District lately, you may have noticed something special taking shape. Wilhelmina’s Grove — that quiet, tree-lined retreat where students have long paused between classes — has reopened, and it’s more inviting than ever.

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November 20, 2025

University of Houston Named a Top 100 College for Future Leaders by TIME Magazine

The University of Houston, a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university, has again been recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders, ranking No. 77 on this year’s list.

November 6, 2025

UH Researcher Awarded $2M Federal Grant to Explore How Frogs Survive in Salty Environments

A University of Houston biologist has received a $2.16 million federal grant to study how some coastal frogs survive in salty environments, which could shed light on how cells, including those in humans, cope with salt stress.

November 4, 2025

University of Houston Assists in Designing Robotic Hands for Use in Health, Agriculture, Manufacturing

With NSF support, a collaborative team of researchers is creating advanced prosthetic hands that can perform skilled, natural movements. Drawing on years of study on how people use their hands, the hands bring real-world dexterity and function to prosthetic technology.

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December 5, 2025

New Chapter for UH's Arts District as Wilhelmina's Grove Reopens

If you’ve wandered through the heart of the University of Houston’s Arts District lately, you may have noticed something special taking shape. Wilhelmina’s Grove — that quiet, tree-lined retreat where students have long paused between classes — has reopened, and it’s more inviting than ever.

December 4, 2025

University of Houston Researchers Call for Unified Approach to Recycling Plastics

A uniform, national plan may be the best approach for the United States to tackle plastic waste, a new white paper from the University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute suggested.

December 3, 2025

University of Houston to Launch Ph.D. in Statistics and Data Science

The University of Houston will launch a Ph.D. in Statistics and Data Science next fall, a major milestone that positions UH to meet the soaring demand for critical expertise in data and artificial intelligence amid today’s information explosion.

December 2, 2025

UH System Welcomes Patrick Fertitta as a New Regent to Power Continued Growth and Success

The University of Houston System is poised to build on its extraordinary momentum with the appointment of Patrick Fertitta as the newest member of the Board of Regents, a distinguished leader who will ensure the UH System continues its rise as a powerhouse of academic excellence, research and innovation.

December 2, 2025

UH Engineers Making AI Faster, Reducing Power Consumption

Addressing the staggering power and energy demands of artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of Houston have developed a revolutionary new thin-film material that promises to make AI devices significantly faster while dramatically cutting energy consumption.

December 1, 2025

UH Honors Three Projects with Centennial Staff Innovation Award

This fall, three projects earned Centennial Staff Innovation Awards, recognizing UH employees whose creativity and collaboration drive lasting improvements across campus. Learn more about the honorees and their work.

Around Campus

December 3, 2025

Honors for Das

November 24, 2025

A Taste of the Past

November 21, 2025

Remote Work That Works

November 17, 2025

Polymer Investigation

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Monday, Dec. 8 11 a.m. - Noon Active Learning Implementation Showcase Session   Faculty Cafe E. Cullen Ground Floor Room 31
Monday, Dec. 8 1 - 2 p.m. FMLA Brown Bag   HR Training Room, Bldg. 525; 4367 Cougar Village Dr.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 10 - 11 a.m. Cougar First Impressions Committee Meeting   MS Teams
Tuesday, Dec. 9 4 - 6 p.m. Energy in Action Seminar   University of Houston - Student Center South Bayou City
Wednesday, Dec. 10 11 a.m. - Noon Coffee With a Cop   Student Center South

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