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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

February 6, 2026

University of Houston Survey Shows Most Houston-area Residents Donate to Causes, Not Campaigns

Nearly half of Houston-area residents donated to a cause in the past year, but fewer than one in 10 gave directly to political campaigns, highlighting widespread disengagement from political fundraising ahead of the statewide primary elections, according to a new University of Houston survey.

February 5, 2026

University of Houston Study Offers Potential New Targets to Identify, Remediate Dyslexia

A University of Houston psychology professor is challenging the notion that dyslexia, or specific reading disorder, stems from a single faulty gene in the brain, suggesting instead that it is caused by an overall brain network vulnerability.

February 5, 2026

University of Houston Report Finds Houston-area Residents Overestimate Impact of Texas’ New ESA Program

Many Houston-area residents overestimate the scope of the state’s new Education Savings Accounts program and believe funds will disproportionately benefit higher-income families, despite guardrails in the legislation, according to a new report from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

February 2, 2026

Provost's Message - A Busy Start to Spring 2026

With spring classes underway, I want to express my appreciation for the thoughtful engagement, professionalism, and commitment that UH faculty bring to the university each semester.

January 30, 2026

Dean's Corner - AI in Academia

College of Optometry Dean Michael Twa steps into this month's edition of "Dean's Corner" to take on the topic of artificial intelligence's impact on higher education.

January 28, 2026

Annual UH Conference Addressing AI’s Future

ETI is hosting a daylong conference featuring presenters from leading technology companies who will share insights on the latest innovations in AI. This year’s event, “The Future of Work with AI,” is scheduled from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 in the ballroom (Room 210) of the Student Center South.

Provost Profiles

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