March 12, 2026

NIH Awards UH $11.8M for Early Language Development Study

The study will follow thousands of children during a critical window for language development

March 5, 2026

Renowned UH Psychology Professor Receives Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award

The Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award recognizes one standout scholar from each conference institution.

February 5, 2026

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

UH professor Elena Grigoenko is challenging the notion that specific reading disorder stems from a single faulty gene in the brain, suggesting that it is caused by an overall brain network vulnerability.

April 27, 2026

UH Researchers Discover Potential Breakthrough for Crohn’s Disease Treatment

University of Houston biologists have contributed to a potential breakthrough in treating Crohn’s disease by shifting the clinical focus from symptom management to addressing a primary underlying cause of the condition.

April 24, 2026

New University of Houston, Rice University Alliance Hosts First Joint Event Aimed at Ending Plastics Pollution

The University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute partnered with the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to jointly host the Annual Sustainability Summit, highlighting global challenges in plastics and e-waste.

April 24, 2026

New University of Houston, Rice University Alliance Hosts First Joint Event Aimed at Ending Plastics Pollution

The University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute partnered with the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to jointly host the Annual Sustainability Summit, highlighting global challenges in plastics and e-waste.

April 23, 2026

University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge–Awarded Project

The Gulf Offshore Research Institute and its partners, including the University of Houston, have been awarded $20 million through the Gulf Futures Challenge to advance an initiative that will transform inactive offshore platforms into productive hubs for advanced energy technologies, mineral recovery and aquaculture.

April 23, 2026

University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge–Awarded Project

The Gulf Offshore Research Institute and its partners, including the University of Houston, have been awarded $20 million through the Gulf Futures Challenge to advance an initiative that will transform inactive offshore platforms into productive hubs for advanced energy technologies, mineral recovery and aquaculture.

April 21, 2026

UH Energy Hosts a Successful Spring 2026 Coogs for Energy Hackathon

April 24, 2026

New University of Houston, Rice University Alliance Hosts First Joint Event Aimed at Ending Plastics Pollution

The University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute partnered with the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to jointly host the Annual Sustainability Summit, highlighting global challenges in plastics and e-waste.

April 23, 2026

University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge–Awarded Project

The Gulf Offshore Research Institute and its partners, including the University of Houston, have been awarded $20 million through the Gulf Futures Challenge to advance an initiative that will transform inactive offshore platforms into productive hubs for advanced energy technologies, mineral recovery and aquaculture.

April 21, 2026

UH Energy Hosts a Successful Spring 2026 Coogs for Energy Hackathon

April 14, 2026

UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety

April 14, 2026

CO2-EOR Forum by Stanford Center for Carbon Storage and UH Energy Highlights Solutions for Energy Security and Lower-Carbon Fuels

April 13, 2026

bp America Sponsorship with University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute to Accelerate Student Engagement and Workforce Development

April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

February 26, 2026

UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors

Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any single Texas institution this year — reinforcing UH’s leadership in research-driven innovation with real-world impact. UH now has 46 Senior Members in the NAI.

February 16, 2026

UH Technology Bridge Welcomes Three Innovative Startups and First-of-Its-Kind Pilot Project

Over the years, UH Technology Bridge (TB) has steadily built a reputation of being the preferred destination of companies developing scalable solutions using innovative technology. Be it to build pilot projects or take a lab idea to commercialization, companies choose TB for its state-of-the-art facilities and services to ensure success.

January 9, 2026

Startup Star

C. T. Bauer College of Business entrepreneurship and finance senior Valeria Serenil is ringing in the new year with a win, landing on Poets&Quants’ Most Disruptive Business School Startups of 2025.

December 17, 2025

Practice Makes Perfect Pitches

UH Innov8 Hub founders refine their ideas and compete for top honors at the annual Startup Pitch Day, showcasing innovation across health, energy and biotech.

November 10, 2025

University of Houston Innovation Council Hosts Inaugural Panel Event

Event Brings Together Business Leaders Around the Region to Discuss Entrepreneurship, Innovation

April 24, 2026

New University of Houston, Rice University Alliance Hosts First Joint Event Aimed at Ending Plastics Pollution

The University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute partnered with the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to jointly host the Annual Sustainability Summit, highlighting global challenges in plastics and e-waste.

April 23, 2026

University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge–Awarded Project

The Gulf Offshore Research Institute and its partners, including the University of Houston, have been awarded $20 million through the Gulf Futures Challenge to advance an initiative that will transform inactive offshore platforms into productive hubs for advanced energy technologies, mineral recovery and aquaculture.

April 21, 2026

UH Energy Hosts a Successful Spring 2026 Coogs for Energy Hackathon

April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.

April 14, 2026

UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety

March 24, 2026

University of Houston’s College of the Arts Marks 10 Years of Growth

For decades, the University of Houston has been home to nationally recognized visual and performing arts programs. Ten years ago, those disciplines were brought together under one umbrella: the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts.

March 11, 2026

University of Houston Researcher Analyzes How Generative AI Impacts Creativity

Art has been around for centuries, but in the age of artificial intelligence, one University of Houston researcher is examining if generative AI helps or hurts creativity.

February 16, 2026

Hobby School Survey: Mealer Holds Eight-Point Lead Over Cain in 9th Congressional District GOP Primary

Alex Mealer, who ran for Harris County judge in 2022, is leading a closely watched Republican primary for the newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, with support from 34% of likely voters. State Rep. Briscoe Cain follows with the support of 26% of voters, while businessman Dan Mims trails with 10%.