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August 26, 2026

University of Houston Launches the Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health

$5 million gift establishes new institute to turn research into action and improve communities' response to homelessness.

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September 28, 2026

Dr. David Buck: A Career Rooted in Community Health

As he retires from his role as associate dean for community health at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Buck leaves behind a career defined by service, partnership and a commitment to changing the systems that influence health.

September 15, 2026

A look inside the University of Houston’s digital health hub

When it comes to transitioning from research and development to launching healthcare technology to customers, universities tend to move slowly. The University of Houston hopes to change that with a new institute geared toward speeding the creation of digital health tools.

August 27, 2026

University of Houston launches interdisciplinary institute to guide local housing interventions

The University of Houston (UH) has launched a new university-wide initiative that brings together research, data and interdisciplinary expertise to help its city address homelessness.

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September 28, 2026

Dr. David Buck: A Career Rooted in Community Health

As he retires from his role as associate dean for community health at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Buck leaves behind a career defined by service, partnership and a commitment to changing the systems that influence health.

September 15, 2026

A look inside the University of Houston’s digital health hub

When it comes to transitioning from research and development to launching healthcare technology to customers, universities tend to move slowly. The University of Houston hopes to change that with a new institute geared toward speeding the creation of digital health tools.

September 2, 2026

Hello Houston Full Episode - September 2, 2026 Dean Kathryn Tart

Turning to medicine, Kathryn Tart, dean of the Gessner College of Nursing at the University of Houston, will break down the growing shortage of nurses in Texas.

August 28, 2026

UH receives $5M anonymous gift to research homelessness in Houston

The University of Houston will use a $5 million anonymous donation to study the region’s response to homelessness, according to the university.

August 27, 2026

University of Houston launches interdisciplinary institute to guide local housing interventions

The University of Houston (UH) has launched a new university-wide initiative that brings together research, data and interdisciplinary expertise to help its city address homelessness.

August 27, 2026

$5 million gift helps launch UH Institute focused on reducing homelessness

A $5 million anonymous gift will help fund the University of Houston's new institute focused on housing, homelessness and health.

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Next-Generation Wearable Technology for Children with Motor Impairments

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