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News & Communications

The following are the latest UH news items, as well as features and communications from the Office of the Provost.

Latest from the UH Newsroom

October 30, 2025

UH Pharmacy Researcher Provides New Hope in Managing Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A UH researcher reports that managing life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis may center around reducing ketone levels in diabetic patients and increasing exercise capacity. That could be life-changing for approximately 20-30% of the 830 million diabetic patients who develop the disease.

October 29, 2025

Arash Bashirullah Set to Join University of Houston as College of Pharmacy’s New Dean

Pending approval by the University of Houston System Board of Regents, Arash Bashirullah will lead one of UH’s oldest colleges — and one of Texas’ first pharmacy schools. The esteemed researcher, teacher and academic leader has been named the new dean of the University’s College of Pharmacy.

October 29, 2025

University of Houston Study Finds Challenging Outdoor Fun Boosts Youth Development

Contrary to popular belief, not all fun is created equal. New research from the University of Houston reveals certain types of fun, particularly those with outdoor adventure components, may offer greater social and emotional benefits for youth.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

November 3, 2025

Faculty Loyalty, Longevity in the Land of Coogs

Admittedly, this has been an exceptionally busy start to the academic year, particularly with President Khator’s State of the University Address, the return of the Farfel Lecture Series, a new dean hire, and the recent Fall Faculty Celebration—to name just a few highlights.

November 3, 2025

Dean's Corner: With Honors

Often, academics and non-academics alike hear terms such as “honors college” and only have a vague notion of what one actually is. Even on our own campus, many community members may still have questions about the University of Houston’s very own Honors College.

October 29, 2025

Arash Bashirullah Selected as College of Pharmacy Dean

Pending approval from the UH System Board of Regents, Dr. Arash Bashirullah will join the University of Houston as the next Dean of the College of Pharmacy.

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