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    Willie Fritz Named New UH Football Head Coach

    Willie Fritz, the back-to-back American Athletic Conference coach of the year, who boasts 31 years of collegiate head coaching experience and ranks fifth among active FBS head coaches with 208 victories, has been named the 16th head coach in University of Houston football history.

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    UH Launches into the New Space Race

    As billionaires pursue out-of-this-world experiences, space experts at the University of Houston are launching into how we are navigating a new kind of interstellar chase.

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    UH Professors Assess the Future of AI: Is It Friend or Foe?

    As artificial intelligence progresses further into our everyday lives, what does the future hold? Three UH professors recently assessed the technology's strengths and weaknesses to determine where these machines, with the ability to learn and reason beyond what humans are capable of, may eventually take us.

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    Electric Vehicles Remain a Tough Sell in Texas, According to New Survey

    Only about 5% of Texans, mostly urban dwellers, currently own or lease electric vehicles. A new survey says most of the majority – those who don’t drive EVs – report little or no interest in going electric in the future. This survey’s findings echo a similar study from 2021.

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    Through a New Lens: UH College of Optometry Leading Fight Against Myopia

    Researchers at the University of Houston College of Optometry secured dozens of awards from the National Eye Institute for groundbreaking studies into myopia, also known as "nearsightedness", a condition that occurs when the eye grows too long, causing distant objects to appear blurry.

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    UH's Blaffer Art Museum Remains a Force in Local and International Art Scene at 50 Years

    The University of Houston's Blaffer Art Museum is celebrating 50 years of exhibiting the works of Picasso, Kahlo and Munch while giving up-and-coming artists a place to showcase their creations.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Population Health

    UH Population Health is a first-of-its-kind university-wide initiative to build healthier communities and a stronger society by addressing the full range of factors that affect health.