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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 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.

July 28, 2026

Fertitta College of Medicine Welcomes Largest Class of Future Physicians in Its History

The University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine welcomed the largest incoming class of future physicians in its history during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 25, marking another milestone in the College's continued growth.

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August 20, 2026

UH Launches Cougar PUMP to Connect Incoming Students with Peer Mentors

The University of Houston is launching Cougar PUMP, a new campus-wide peer mentoring program designed to help incoming students make connections, find resources and navigate the transition to college with support from students who have already experienced it.

August 20, 2026

University of Houston Report Predicts U.S. Electricity Demand Could Rise 32% by 2030

U.S. electricity demand could increase by as much as 32% by 2030, driven in part by artificial intelligence, data centers and the electrification of transportation and industry, according to a new University of Houston report examining what it will take to expand and modernize the nation’s electricity system.

August 20, 2026

UH Strengthens Multi-Layered Campus Safety and Security Ahead of Fall Semester

As the University of Houston prepares to welcome students back for the fall semester, the University has made significant progress in its ongoing campus safety and security enhancements. Following a comprehensive 2025 external review, UH has successfully implemented key recommendations across infrastructure, technology and personnel to protect the Cougar community.

August 19, 2026

University of Houston Biologists Awarded Nearly $1M NSF Grant to Study How Mutation Rates Evolve

A nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow University of Houston researchers to investigate how mutation rates evolve across species — work that could offer critical insights into cancer progression and antibiotic resistance.

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 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.

Around Campus

August 19, 2026

CTAP Continues to Support Student Success

August 19, 2026

Cougars Ranked No. 23

August 17, 2026

History Majors Decipher Scripts to Uncover New Histories of Mexico and Brazil

August 17, 2026

UH Law Professor Joe Sanders Honored with Harry J. Kalven Jr. Prize

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