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October 29, 2026

History PhD Candidate Wins Public History Award

Marquel Sennet has received the 2026 Harris County Historical Society Award for Excellence for her podcast episode, “Stories from the Third Ward: The Living Legacy of Wesley A.M.E. Church.”

October 28, 2026

Hines College Honored in 2026 TxA Studio Awards

Two University of Houston Hines College student projects and two faculty members were honored in the 2026 Texas Society of Architects Studio Awards.

October 27, 2026

History Professor Publishes New Edited Collection

History Professor Publishes New Edited Collection

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October 29, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: Rhonda Carson and Leslie Ochoa Carrillo – September 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Rhonda Carson and Leslie Ochoa Carrillo as the recipients of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for September 2026.

October 9, 2026

University of Houston WellFest Brings Interactive Wellness Experiences to Campus

On Oct. 28, students walking through the University of Houston's Butler Plaza could find their classmates stepping into cold plunges, practicing yoga, interacting with animals and exploring what taking care of themselves can look like during college.

September 23, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: Rachel O’Mara – August 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Rachel O'Mara as the recipient of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for August 2026.

August 25, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: LaShawn Valrie - July 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize LaShawn Valrie as the recipient of the Golden Paw Spotlight Award for July 2026.

August 24, 2026

UH Launches Cougar PUMP to Connect Incoming Students with Peer Mentors

The University of Houston is launching Cougar PUMP, a new campus-wide peer mentoring program designed to help incoming students make connections, find resources and navigate the transition to college with support from students who have already experienced it.

August 20, 2026

Welcome Our Newest University Career Services Team Members

University Career Services (UCS) is pleased to welcome two outstanding professionals to our team: Dr. Barbara Keith, Assistant Director, and Ms. Terry Thomas, Career Development Specialist, who joined UCS this spring.