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November 5, 2025

University of Houston Reaffirmed as National Center of Cybersecurity Excellence

The University of Houston has been redesignated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) through 2029, reaffirming UH’s national leadership in advancing cybersecurity innovation, education and workforce development to help protect America’s critical infrastructure.

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November 20, 2025

University of Houston Named a Top 100 College for Future Leaders by TIME Magazine

The University of Houston, a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university, has again been recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders, ranking No. 77 on this year’s list.

November 6, 2025

UH Researcher Awarded $2M Federal Grant to Explore How Frogs Survive in Salty Environments

A University of Houston biologist has received a $2.16 million federal grant to study how some coastal frogs survive in salty environments, which could shed light on how cells, including those in humans, cope with salt stress.

November 4, 2025

University of Houston Assists in Designing Robotic Hands for Use in Health, Agriculture, Manufacturing

With NSF support, a collaborative team of researchers is creating advanced prosthetic hands that can perform skilled, natural movements. Drawing on years of study on how people use their hands, the hands bring real-world dexterity and function to prosthetic technology.

Latest News

December 3, 2025

University of Houston to Launch Ph.D. in Statistics and Data Science

The University of Houston will launch a Ph.D. in Statistics and Data Science next fall, a major milestone that positions UH to meet the soaring demand for critical expertise in data and artificial intelligence amid today’s information explosion.

December 2, 2025

UH System Welcomes Patrick Fertitta as a New Regent to Power Continued Growth and Success

The University of Houston System is poised to build on its extraordinary momentum with the appointment of Patrick Fertitta as the newest member of the Board of Regents, a distinguished leader who will ensure the UH System continues its rise as a powerhouse of academic excellence, research and innovation.

December 2, 2025

UH Engineers Making AI Faster, Reducing Power Consumption

Addressing the staggering power and energy demands of artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of Houston have developed a revolutionary new thin-film material that promises to make AI devices significantly faster while dramatically cutting energy consumption.

December 1, 2025

UH Honors Three Projects with Centennial Staff Innovation Award

This fall, three projects earned Centennial Staff Innovation Awards, recognizing UH employees whose creativity and collaboration drive lasting improvements across campus. Learn more about the honorees and their work.

November 25, 2025

UH Researchers Unveil X-Ray Breakthrough That Captures 3 Image-Contrast Types in a Single Shot

University of Houston researchers developed a new X-ray imaging method capable of producing more complex images with a single shot, a breakthrough that could advance cancer detection, disease monitoring, security screening and material analysis.

November 24, 2025

International Cooperation Helps Advance the Frontiers of Earth Observation

To predict sea level changes, a University of Houston scientist has teamed with international partners to deliver an unprecedented view of the massive glaciers in Antarctica and to examine how they are shifting.

Around Campus

December 3, 2025

Honors for Das

November 24, 2025

A Taste of the Past

November 21, 2025

Remote Work That Works

November 17, 2025

Polymer Investigation

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Thursday, Dec. 4 Noon - 1 p.m. Be Benefits Wise   HR Training Room, Bldg. 525
Friday, Dec. 5 4:45 - 9 p.m. UH Alumni Night at the Rockets    Toyota Center
Friday, Dec. 5 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Emerging Choreographers Showcase   UH School of Theatre and Dance Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre
Monday, Dec. 8 11 a.m. - Noon Active Learning Implementation Showcase Session   Faculty Cafe E. Cullen Ground Floor Room 31
Monday, Dec. 8 1 - 2 p.m. FMLA Brown Bag   HR Training Room, Bldg. 525; 4367 Cougar Village Dr.

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Texas Redistricting Case, Potential Crockett Run for Senate Could Spark Last Minute Candidate Filings Before Deadline

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What a Scandal! (Or Not.) How Things Have Changed

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Texas THC Back Under Legal Gray Area; Congressional Provision Takes Effect Next Year

Spectrum News

Houston Billionaire Tilman Fertitta's Son, Patrick Fertitta, Appointed to UH System Board

Houston Chronicle

Houston’s NIL Real Estate Man — Ramon Walker Jr. Uses His Basketball Money to Build His Developer Future

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