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January 8, 2026

Tommy Tune’s Broadway Legacy Finds a Home at the University of Houston

Broadway legend Tommy Tune’s larger-than-life legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey — a remarkable new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry and imagination of a show business icon.

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January 6, 2026

UH Pharmacy Researcher Receives $900,000 CPRIT Grant to Develop Nanodrug That Boosts Immune System to Fight Cancer

Accelerating advancements in cancer prevention and cures, a UH pharmacologist has received a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to develop a drug that could offer lasting tumor control and improved survival for patients with pancreatic and lung cancers.

January 5, 2026

UH Researcher Receives Nearly $1M to Advance Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment

With nearly $1 million in federal funding, a University of Houston researcher will study the connection between an enzyme found in cancerous tumors and immune cells of lupus patients — innovative research that could transform how lupus is diagnosed and treated.

December 17, 2025

Practice Makes Perfect Pitches

The University of Houston Technology Bridge’s Innov8 Hub wrapped up its seventh Startup Pitch Day on Dec. 15.

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January 21, 2026

University of Houston Joins Local Effort to Boost Energy Workforce

The University of Houston, a nationally recognized institution for innovation and energy research, will soon be part of a joint effort to train the next generation energy workforce thanks to a $560,000 award.

January 20, 2026

UH Cardiac Researcher Develops Breakthrough Advancement in Battling Pediatric Heart Disease

A University of Houston pharmacology researcher and expert in cardiac development has identified a new cause of — and repair for — left ventricular non-compaction, also known as spongy heart disease — and it is performed in utero.

January 16, 2026

When the World Needed Energy Market Analysis, Media Turned to UH Energy Experts

When the world woke up to the announcement that the U.S. had captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, news organizations around the world urgently sought credible, real-time analysis to explain what it meant for energy markets, the oil and gas industry, and consumers. They turned to the University of Houston and UH Energy.

January 15, 2026

UH Report Finds Houston ISD Enrollment Decline Accelerated After State Takeover

A new University of Houston report finds that Houston ISD’s enrollment decline has accelerated since the state takeover more than two years ago, while experienced educators are leaving the district at higher rates.

January 14, 2026

UH System Selects CLC to Expand UH Licensing Program

Following an extensive evaluation, the University of Houston System has selected CLC, the nation’s leading collegiate licensing company, to assist in the management and marketing of the University of Houston’s trademark licensing program.

January 14, 2026

Common: Being Wrong. Less Common: Admitting It

Truth science: Researchers find that scientists who admit they were wrong are perceived as more trustworthy and when college professors admitted they were wrong, students rated them higher in warmth and competence.

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January 21, 2026

UH Team Takes First Prize in VIVERSE Global Hackathon

January 21, 2026

Savor the Comfort

January 16, 2026

Rethinking Muscle Protection

January 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Thursday, Jan. 22 10 - 11 a.m. Wellness Within Reach   Online
Thursday, Jan. 22 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Take Your Photo With the Texas Bowl Trophy   UH Campus Store
Thursday, Jan. 22 3 - 4 p.m. Let's Talk - Virtual   Online
Friday, Jan. 23 9 - 10 a.m. Data + Donuts   MD Anderson Library Digital Research Commons Room 266-C

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