September 3, 2026

Texas is at the center of the U.S. electricity demand boom

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 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.

August 31, 2026

The Summer of Startups

After a summer of meeting with mentors and scaling startups, more than 10 teams presented their businesses at the RED Labs Venture Showcase on the University of Houston campus.

August 27, 2026

University of Houston Innovators Pitch Big Ideas at Startup Competition

The University of Houston Technology Bridge recently hosted its eighth Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day competition, pitting innovators across eight businesses to win the grand prize.

August 21, 2026

UH and Plug and Play Bootcamp Helps Emerging Entrepreneurs Take Ideas Forward