Skip to main content
The Latest Updates on COVID-19
TOGETHER, WE RISE TOGETHER, WE SOAR

Take a Virtual Tour

Featured Stories

  • The Houston Shakespeare Festival is back this summer with "Shakespeare Night at the Movies." Five films will be featured each night from Tuesday, Aug. 3 – Saturday, Aug. 7 at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The movies are (clockwise): "Henry V," (1989), photo credit: Swank Pictures; "A Midsummer Night's Dream," (1935), photo credit: Swank Pictures; "Much Ado About Nothing," (1993), photo credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc./ Swank Pictures; "Romeo + Juliet," (1996), photo credit: Criterion Pictures and "Throne of Blood," (1957), photo credit: Toho Pictures/Janus Films.

    Coming Soon: Houston Shakespeare Festival with a Cinematic Twist

    After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the curtain is coming up once again on the Houston Shakespeare Festival, and this season has a cinematic twist. “Shakespeare Night at the Movies,” produced by the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance, runs Tuesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 7 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

  • The formation of kidney stones is a pathological condition that has increased in frequency among patients, leading to an increased amount of suffering and steep rise in medical costs.

    Does Zinc Inhibit or Promote Growth of Kidney Stones? Well, Both.

    In the first study to validate conflicting theories, a University of Houston researcher has confirmed that the zinc actually does inhibit and promote the growth of kidney stones at the same time.

  • Story by Sara Tubbs; Photos by Benjamin Corda

    Preserving U.S. Latino Literature

    Lorena Gauthereau, digital program manager for the University of Houston’s U.S. Latino Digital Humanities program and the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage project, has been recognized by The Mellon Foundation for her work recovering U.S. Latino Literature.

  • Houston skyline

    Research Reaching Houston: UH Addressing Real-World Challenges

    The University of Houston has launched Research Reaching Houston, an online collection of projects that demonstrates the resounding impact of UH’s research endeavors on the local community. From combatting vaccine hesitancy and forecasting COVID’s economic toll, UH goes beyond the borders of campus to address societal challenges.

  • Fish swimming

    Elevating African Cichlid Fish as a Scientific Model of Social Disorders

    With social disorders, like autism, people suffer from an inability to respond to social cues. Interestingly, African Cichlid fish are excellent at responding to social cues, building social structures within minutes. A UH researcher is linking the two together, examining the genes and cells of the fish to learn more about social dysfunction.

  • Pacemakers implanted in human hearts and utilizing lithium batteries could instead be self-powered as natural movement generates electrical power.

    The Powerhouse Future Is Flexoelectric

    “Giant Flexoelectricity” Breakthrough in Soft Elastomers Paves Way for Improved Robots and Self-Powered Pacemakers

  • Medical staff looking at a computer screen

    University of Houston’s Humana Institute to Address Health Harming Legal Needs

    The University of Houston College of Medicine and the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute at UH have teamed up with Lone Star Circle of Care, a federally qualified health center, and Lone Star Legal Aid, a free legal aid provider, to launch a medical legal partnership at LSCC’s clinic at UH.

  • Pink and blue pieces on stacks of coins

    Harris County Gender Wage Gap Widens

    Even as the gender wage gap narrowed nationwide, the average pay disparity between men and women in Harris County widened, according to an analysis of the latest census data by the Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality at the University of Houston. Factor in race and ethnicity, and the contrast is even more stark.

  • Grant

    $2M Grant to Examine What Drives Promotion and Tenure Outcomes in Higher Ed

    A research team led by the University of Houston has received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to shed new light on what drives promotion and tenure outcomes in academic environments.

  • Person using a smartphone

    COVID-related Mental Health Disparities? There’s an App for That

    Mental health help is just a touch away with a new app being developed by a University of Houston researcher. The app is meant to address health disparities in racial and ethnic populations, where health inequality has been magnified during the pandemic.

  • Being more efficient, traditional LED lightbulbs require much less electricity to operate. But they are not problem free

    Building a Better Bulb

    A University of Houston research team is developing an LED bulb that emits less of that troublesome blue light often associated with health issues. The new bulb will rely on the safer violet segment of the visible light spectrum.

  • Woman hugging her knees

    Latinx Young Adults Who Worry About Heart Conditions at Higher Risk for Mental Health Disorders

    Latinx young adults who experience heart-focused anxiety could be at greater risk for mental health disorders. New research indicates that heart-focused anxiety among that group is a statistically significant predictor for general depression and overall anxiety.

Featured Events

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.

  • stethoscope

    Health

    UH Health is the platform to integrate the university’s mission and values focused on identifying and responding to the economic, social and cultural issues affecting health in Houston, Texas, and beyond.

  • palette

    Arts

    UH Arts provide students the fuel to awaken the imagination and contribute real art to the real world. Read how students use their experiences and thoughts to ignite the imagination.

  • cougar

    Athletics

    UH Athletics is driving sportsmanship to new levels by preparing student-athletes to be champions for life. Read about how student-athletes are achieving success in academics and athletics.

  • pumpjack

    Energy

    UH Energy performs innovative research to address emerging needs in the hydrocarbons, renewables and sustainability energy sectors. Read about how UH energy fuels the industry.

  • mortarboard

    Student Success

    UH students have access to comprehensive higher education programs and countless resources providing the tools for success. Read about how students are thriving at the University of Houston.

  • thirdward

    Third Ward

    As a good neighbor and university dedicated to civic engagement, we will partner and collaborate with the Third Ward to transform its schools, businesses, and healthcare resources. We celebrate the culture and history of our shared community.