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University of Houston Researchers Rewrite Maya History

A Whole New (Virtual) World

University of Houston Named ‘Best Value College’ for 2025 by The Princeton Review

July 10, 2025

University of Houston Archaeologists Discover Tomb of First King of Caracol

Archaeologists from the University of Houston have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak — Caracol’s first ruler and dynastic founder. It’s the first identifiable ruler’s burial found at the site in 40+ years of excavations.

July 8, 2025

University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic

An engineer at the University of Houston has developed a way to turn bacterial cellulose — a biodegradable material — into a multifunctional material with the potential to replace plastic.

June 26, 2025

University of Houston Named ‘Best Value College’ for 2025 by The Princeton Review

The University of Houston has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s best colleges for value, ranking No. 42 among public universities in The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Value Colleges.” The honor highlights UH’s strong academics, affordable cost and outstanding career outcomes for graduates — key factors that matter most to students and families when choosing a university.

May 28, 2025

Centennial Construction Project Underway

The University of Houston is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027 by launching a bold and transformative effort to reimagine its historic campus core. The Centennial Construction Project, launched June 1, 2025, will create a more welcoming, walkable and resilient campus for generations to come.

May 6, 2025

UH Biology Student Receives Two of the Nation’s Most Prestigious Academic Awards

University of Houston biology student Cole Woody, who is breaking new ground in cancer research, has received two of the nation’s most prestigious academic awards: the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and the Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service.

April 30, 2025

UH/UC Researchers Use Machine Learning to Map Brain Changes from Heroin Addiction

Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati are using machine learning to create a clearer picture of how heroin affects the brain, potentially opening new doors for addiction treatment.