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News & Communications

The following are the latest UH news items, as well as features and communications from the Office of the Provost.

Latest from the UH Newsroom

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.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

December 1, 2025

Campus Kudos

Each month, Campus Kudos will spotlight recent awards and distinctions earned by University of Houston faculty and students.

November 12, 2025

Faculty Medallions Honor Decades of Excellence

University of Houston's Office of the Provost recognized the academic accomplishments of professors who have recently gone the distance for both UH and its students.

November 6, 2025

Campus Kudos

Each month, Campus Kudos will spotlight recent awards and distinctions earned by University of Houston faculty and students.

Provost Profiles

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