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August 18, 2026

The World is Watching: University of Houston Surges to No. 52 in Worldwide Global Visibility

The University of Houston has undeniably captured the world’s attention, soaring 15 spots to No. 52 in the 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings. Evaluated against more than 1,200 universities across 193 UN-recognized countries, this ascent reflects a simple fact: people are hearing about the University of Houston, seeing its impact and intentionally seeking out more information about its groundbreaking work.

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August 19, 2026

UH Awarded $3.8M Grant to Expand Access to Technology-Enabled Prediabetes Care

The University of Houston has received a $3.8 million award from the National Institutes of Health to launch a five-year study evaluating whether continuous glucose monitors can be an effective and accessible tool for preventing or delaying progression to Type 2 diabetes among underserved populations.

August 17, 2026

University of Houston Students Continue Legacy of Participation in Fulbright U.S. Student Program

University of Houston students continue to travel and expand their academic horizons while impacting communities around the globe through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. As it celebrates its 80th year, eight UH students and alumni have been awarded scholarships from the Fulbright program, the world’s largest international academic exchange initiative.

August 4, 2026

New University of Houston Institute to Transform Healthcare Through Technology

The University of Houston today launched the Institute for Digital Healthcare Transformation, a university-wide research endeavor that is dedicated to developing next-generation technologies to improve healthcare access, delivery and patient outcomes.

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September 4, 2026

New $4 Million Gift Boosts Engineering Excellence at the University of Houston

A $4 million gift from Manmohan Singh Kalsi and Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi will strengthen engineering education and research at the University of Houston by expanding faculty support, creating new opportunities for graduate students and advancing innovation in UH’s Cullen College of Engineering.

September 2, 2026

University of Houston Superconductivity Expert Named Big 12 Faculty of the Year

In recognition of pioneering research and advances in the field of superconductivity, Venkat Selvamanickam, the M.D. Anderson Chair Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, has received the Big 12 Faculty of the Year award.

September 1, 2026

Department of Energy Awards UH-led Team $2.88M to Use AI to Strengthen America’s Critical Mineral Supply Chain

University of Houston researchers are leading a multidisciplinary coalition leveraging artificial intelligence to design and manufacture next-generation permanent magnets, an effort aimed at securing the nation’s domestic supply chain for advanced energy and industrial technologies.

August 31, 2026

CO2 Recovery Method Could Unlock 137 Billion Barrels of U.S. Oil Reserves

The solution to increasing U.S. oil production could be buried beneath existing oil fields, and a new University of Houston report suggests carbon dioxide may help retrieve it.

August 27, 2026

University of Houston Innovators Pitch Big Ideas at Startup Competition

The University of Houston Technology Bridge recently hosted its eighth Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day competition, pitting innovators across eight businesses to win the grand prize.

August 26, 2026

University of Houston Launches the Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health

The University of Houston has launched the Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health, an ambitious new university-wide initiative under UH Health that brings together expertise in healthcare, social work, public policy, law, data science and other disciplines to help communities better understand and ultimately end homelessness.

Around Campus

September 11, 2026

UH Professor Recognized for Contributions to Mathematics Education

September 9, 2026

Youth Leadership Workshop Explores Human Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

September 4, 2026

Cullen Team Takes Third Place in 2026 National Capstone Design Conference

August 31, 2026

Next Generation of Heart Research Beats Strong Across UH Labs

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Alumni Center
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