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July 10, 2025

University of Houston Researchers Rewrite Maya History

At Caracol — the largest Maya site in Belize — University of Houston archaeologists (and husband-and-wife team) Drs. Arlen and Diane Chase have unearthed the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the city’s first ruler and founder of its royal dynasty. It’s the first confirmed royal burial found at the site in more than 40 years of excavation.

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July 10, 2025

University of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol

Archaeologists from the University of Houston have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak — Caracol’s first ruler and dynastic founder. It’s the first identifiable ruler’s burial found at the site in 40+ years of excavations.

July 8, 2025

University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic

An engineer at the University of Houston has developed a way to turn bacterial cellulose — a biodegradable material — into a multifunctional material with the potential to replace plastic.

June 26, 2025

University of Houston Named ‘Best Value College’ for 2025 by The Princeton Review

The University of Houston has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s best colleges for value, ranking No. 42 among public universities in The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Value Colleges.” The honor highlights UH’s strong academics, affordable cost and outstanding career outcomes for graduates — key factors that matter most to students and families when choosing a university.

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August 5, 2025

UH Researchers See Future Power Problems in Texas

Power demand is quickly increasing across Texas, and new University of Houston research suggests the state’s power grid, in its current form, is not up to the challenge.

August 4, 2025

UH Communicates Success

UH marketing and communications teams earned national and regional awards for their work promoting the University’s brand and reputation and inspiring pride and connecting our communities.

August 4, 2025

UH Survey Shows Inflation, Cost of Living Among Top Concerns for Greater Houston Area

A pioneering survey led by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs shows the economy, weather and public safety are among the top concerns of many Greater Houston area residents amid the region’s evolving landscape.

July 31, 2025

Booked, Busy and Winning

UH staff member Guaquita Lavelle-Watkins was honored with the first Centennial Staff Innovation Award for creating a new appointment system for the University of Houston eye clinic.

July 31, 2025

Harris County Residents Want More Sports, Entertainment

Harris County voters are hungry for more sports and entertainment options, with sizeable majorities reporting they are enthusiastic about the possibility of a destination theme park resort and professional women’s basketball and men’s hockey teams coming to town.

July 30, 2025

Houston Shakespeare Festival Returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre for 2025 Season

The Houston Shakespeare Festival, produced by the University of Houston, returns to the iconic Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer with performances of the bard’s classics “Henry V” and “As You Like It.”

Around Campus

August 8, 2025

International Accolades for Digital Artboard

August 8, 2025

Students Earn First in Rocketry Challenge

August 8, 2025

Boots on the Ground: Employee Wellness Fair

August 6, 2025

Inspiring Young Minds: Take Your Child to Work Day

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