Featured Stories
Adults’ Interactions at Mealtimes Influence Children’s Future Relationships With Food
By following responsive feeding practices, parents can help guide children into lasting healthy relationships with food. UH researchers find young eaters who are encouraged to recognize and act on cues from their innate sense of fullness are better equipped to avoid food issues than their friends growing up in the ‘clean plate club.
Finding Simplicity Within Complexity
With the theory that for every action, even those seemingly complex and random, there is a math problem that describes it, a UH researcher is publishing a new formula that helps find that equation quickly. Yes, he’s speeding up science.
Novel Study to Examine Migrant Mental and Physical Health
Amanda Venta, associate professor of psychology, and her team of researchers will study how trauma experienced by migrants before, during and after their journey affects their mental and physical health. Venta was awarded a $1.5M grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to lead the study.
University of Houston’s Impact on Students and City in the Spotlight During ‘State of Education’
UH President Renu Khator spoke at the Greater Houston Partnership’s “State of Education” annual event which unites academic leaders to address successes and challenges in the city’s educational landscape. Khator offered compelling proof that UH is indeed making a difference in the lives of students and Houstonians. It also is helping drive growth in Texas and beyond.
Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Launches Houston's First Restaurant-based Food Service Robot
The University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, known worldwide for its innovative approach to hospitality education and research, is rolling further into the future by launching the first restaurant-based food delivery robot in the city of Houston.
Fertitta Family College of Medicine Joins 'Cancer Screen Week' Initiative
The University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and UH Health Family Care Center are joining a nationwide effort to increase awareness of the potentially life-saving benefits of regular cancer screenings.
Featured Events
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Dec 11 1:00 pm
Ring Ceremony
Congratulations on the huge accomplishment of earning your official University of Houston class ring! We hope you and your family will be able to join us!
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Dec 14 12:00 pm
The Hobby Hour with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
Join a virtual discussion with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Dec. 14 at noon. Hegar will discuss his role as the state’s chief financial officer, his pathway to public service, the state’s economic outlook and guiding the Texas Legislature on crafting the budget when lawmakers gavel in for the 88th Texas Legislative Session.
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Jan 25 12:00 am
APeX Speaker Series: King
The Assistant Professor Lecture Series (APeX) is intended to showcase the breadth and depth of groundbreaking research, scholarship, and creative activity being undertaken by UH early career faculty across disciplines, as well as to offer opportunities for cross-disciplinary networking.
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.
