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May 20, 2026

New AI-Powered Robots Could Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults

At the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design, the Empathetic Lifespan AI & Robotics for Aging (ELARA) Lab seeks to bridge the generational technology gap, exploring how adaptive AI, companion robots and empathetic design are transforming how adults, people with disabilities, families and care teams interact with modern technology.

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May 19, 2026

Axiom Space Names University of Houston to Global Research Alliance

The University of Houston was one of 26 institutions across four continents officially welcomed into Axiom Space’s University Alliance — another milestone in UH’s expanding role in shaping human spaceflight and exploration.

May 19, 2026

A New Approach to Cancer Vaccination Yields More Powerful T Cells

Engineers from the University of Houston, MIT and Harvard have developed a new mRNA-based strategy that dramatically amplifies the T-cell response to vaccines — an advance that could lead to far more powerful cancer vaccines and stronger protection against infectious diseases.

May 15, 2026

New Federal Data Finds UH Graduates Outearn the National Average Within Four Years

As a record-breaking 7,819 students cross the stage this week during the University of Houston’s spring commencement, federal outcomes data confirms they are stepping into a workforce with a distinct advantage. UH continues to deliver one of the strongest value propositions in Texas, pairing high post-graduation earnings with a commitment to upfront affordability.

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June 11, 2026

CPRIT Invests Over $11 Million to Fuel UH Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Two new grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas bring the total of active CPRIT grants at UH to $11.1 million, and both are meant to develop new strategies to fight lung cancer.

June 9, 2026

New Research Uncovers How Deadly Childhood Cancer Grows, Highlights Potential Therapies

A cancer researcher at the University of Houston is reporting what makes malignant soft tissue cancer grow in children, identifying key mechanisms and molecular targets to prevent tumor progression in patients in future therapies of the fatal rhabdomyosarcoma.

June 2, 2026

New Hand Sensors Turn Post-Stroke Rehab into an On-Screen Game

New paper-thin piezoelectric patch sensors designed for at-home stroke rehabilitation may soon revolutionize post-stroke care by offering potential accessible, efficient rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes through self-motivated healthcare and entertainment.

May 29, 2026

How He Keeps Campus Rolling

Rocky Garcia, manager of Fleet Services, speaks about his role, the challenges of managing a large campus fleet and what it takes to keep University operations running smoothly every day.

May 28, 2026

New Gulf Coast Plan Uses Ocean Technology to Trap Carbon Dioxide

The motion of the ocean may be the key to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so University of Houston researchers set out to determine which U.S. coastlines are best suited for the process in a new study.

May 28, 2026

UH Expands South Texas Footprint with New RGV Leadership Role

The University of Houston has appointed Amanda Canales as the inaugural director of Rio Grande Valley external relations, a newly created role designed to deepen the University’s engagement across South Texas.

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June 10, 2026

Coogs Take the Field

June 8, 2026

SEI Research Director Shares Insights as a Global Sales Education Leader

June 5, 2026

UH Students Leave Their Mark on Katy Mills

June 3, 2026

New Alief ISD Academy Creates Pathway to UH Health Degree

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