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April 23, 2026

University of Houston, DHR Health Break Ground on New Medical Research and Education Hub

The future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley moved forward as the University of Houston and DHR Health broke ground on a new medical research and education center — a milestone investment that will expand health education programs and improve access to care in one of Texas’ most rapidly growing and high-demand regions.

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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’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Expands Clerkship Opportunities for Students

The University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine is expanding clinical training opportunities through a new partnership with Memorial Hermann, the latest sign of the college’s rapid growth, rising reputation and increasing impact across Texas health systems.

April 20, 2026

University of Houston Psychologist Reveals How Distraction Breaks Memory

Why is it so easy to remember the lyrics to an old song — but so hard to recall something you just heard or read seconds ago? A University of Houston professor examines how the brain briefly stabilizes new information and why switching tasks too quickly can make it vanish.

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May 1, 2026

Where Passion Meets Purpose

Toia Polk, career development specialist, share insights into her career, her strategies for supporting UH’s vision for student success and what continues to inspire her work at UH.

May 1, 2026

University of Houston Students Preserve Legacy of Black Cowboys in Texas Through New Oral Archive Initiative

Students at the University of Houston are helping document and preserve an important and often overlooked chapter of the Texas ranching and rodeo story through a new oral history initiative focused on Black cowboys and cowgirls across the state.

April 29, 2026

New Research Uses AI to Unlock Decades of Hidden Flood Risk Data

Engineers at the University of Houston have unlocked decades of hidden flood risk data, using artificial intelligence to transform paper flood maps into digital tools that reveal how flooding has evolved — and where future risks are rising.

April 28, 2026

UH Professor Urges Better Prevention and Care of Liver Disease to Reduce Burden

A University of Houston College of Pharmacy professor has found the staggering cost of chronic liver disease for patients in the United States reaches $41.57 billion and takes a significant toll on human life, urging stronger prevention and management efforts.

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

Your Brand, Your Story: Communicating Who You Are Effectively

Director of Social Media and UH alumnus Nick Pomes shares how intentional strategy and emotional storytelling can help create an authentic brand and how he’s capturing Cougar pride through social media.

Around Campus

April 29, 2026

Ocean Carbon Advocacy

April 27, 2026

Graduate College of Social Work Students Are at the Forefront of Emerging Therapeutic Practice

April 27, 2026

Fifth Graders Participate in Wolffest Through Lemonade Business

April 22, 2026

Roysam Receives 2026 ECEDHA Award for Leadership and Service

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