Featured Stories
Four University of Houston Researchers Named Most Cited in the World
Professors were included in Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list. Their academic papers ranked in the top 1% of citations for field and publication year.
Houston Zoo Welcomes Two Cougar Cubs, Including Shasta VII
Two cougar cubs, found alone in Washington state, have found a new home at the Houston Zoo. Shasta VII and Louie will carry on the long-standing tradition and faithfully represent the cougar spirit of the University of Houston from their home at the Zoo.
Micro-Credentialing Program Upskills and Reskills Energy Workforce in Data Analytics
UH, in collaboration with UH-Downtown and UH-Clear Lake, received a $1 million grant to develop and deliver an innovative micro-credentialing program aimed at training both current and aspiring energy professionals in upstream energy data analytics to address the workforce gap, while increasing and expediting university-level credentials in this field.
UH Student-Produced Telenovelas Premiere, Inform Hispanics on Alzheimer’s Risk
Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer's compared to non-Hispanic whites, yet represent only 1% of clinical trials. Telenovelas, or Spanish language soap operas, were identified as an effective medium to educate the community.
Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic
A breakthrough discovery at the University of Houston could have major implications for the nation’s opioid epidemic by becoming a relapse prevention vaccine for people trying to quit using opioids.
International Education Week Celebrating Global Coogs Nov. 14 - 18
UH will celebrate its role supporting students’ development as global citizens during International Education Week (IEW). A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, IEW provides UH and universities across the nation an opportunity to showcase programs and initiatives that drive cultural awareness and support global learning opportunities.
Featured Events
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Nov 17 8:00 pm
Rumpelstiltskin by Linda Daugherty
In this playful adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale, a young woman, Alana, must enlist the help of a mysterious stranger to ensure the safety of herself and her father. However, everything has its price, and her future hinges on Alana discovering the name of this troll-like creature. Rumplestiltskin features unique and exciting puppetry to heighten an entertaining comedy about greed, love, and trickery. This performance is directed, as well as, set and puppetry designed by UH MFA 2020 Alum Afsaneh Aayani.
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Nov 18 8:00 am
International Education Week
International Education Week celebrates the benefits of cultural and academic exchange programs around the world, here at UH, and around our Houston community.
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Nov 18 8:00 pm
Rumpelstiltskin by Linda Daugherty
In this playful adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale, a young woman, Alana, must enlist the help of a mysterious stranger to ensure the safety of herself and her father. However, everything has its price, and her future hinges on Alana discovering the name of this troll-like creature. Rumplestiltskin features unique and exciting puppetry to heighten an entertaining comedy about greed, love, and trickery. This performance is directed, as well as, set and puppetry designed by UH MFA 2020 Alum Afsaneh Aayani.
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Nov 19 10:00 am
University of Houston Holiday Market
We’d like to invite you to our first annual University of Houston Holiday Market! The holiday market will feature over 15 University of Houston student run businesses. Each student business will have a booth where you can buy their products, food, learn more about their service-based businesses and more!
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Nov 19 8:00 pm
Rumpelstiltskin by Linda Daugherty
In this playful adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ fairytale, a young woman, Alana, must enlist the help of a mysterious stranger to ensure the safety of herself and her father. However, everything has its price, and her future hinges on Alana discovering the name of this troll-like creature. Rumplestiltskin features unique and exciting puppetry to heighten an entertaining comedy about greed, love, and trickery. This performance is directed, as well as, set and puppetry designed by UH MFA 2020 Alum Afsaneh Aayani.
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Nov 29 11:00 am
Stress Free Finals Kickoff
Stress Free Finals is back! Join us for the Kickoff for FREE tote bags, mugs, ice cream, and much more! We’ll have 3 massage therapists on-site to help you de-stress before finals week. We’ll also have a live DJ and interactive photo-booth!
UH Initiatives
The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation. UH has grown to service the city of Houston and beyond through our extensive educational offerings, partnerships with local businesses and contributions to the community. Explore more below about how we are cultivating the future through Energy, Health, Arts, and Athletics to create success for our students and alumni.
