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June 22, 2026

Are We on the Verge of a Fusion Energy Revolution?

Bolstered by a new federal grant, UH professor Venkat Selvamanickam will lead a cross-institution team investigating the power of superconducting magnets to make fusion energy.

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June 9, 2026

New Research Uncovers How Deadly Childhood Cancer Grows, Highlights Potential Therapies

A cancer researcher at the University of Houston is reporting what makes malignant soft tissue cancer grow in children, identifying key mechanisms and molecular targets to prevent tumor progression in patients in future therapies of the fatal rhabdomyosarcoma.

June 2, 2026

New Hand Sensors Turn Post-Stroke Rehab into an On-Screen Game

New paper-thin piezoelectric patch sensors designed for at-home stroke rehabilitation may soon revolutionize post-stroke care by offering potential accessible, efficient rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes through self-motivated healthcare and entertainment.

May 28, 2026

New Gulf Coast Plan Uses Ocean Technology to Trap Carbon Dioxide

The motion of the ocean may be the key to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so University of Houston researchers set out to determine which U.S. coastlines are best suited for the process in a new study.

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July 9, 2026

University of Houston Students Score Real-world Experiences at FIFA World Cup

For UH students, the FIFA World Cup 2026 became more than a global sporting event. This monumental event in their own backyard provided students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure competitive internships and shape their future careers.

July 7, 2026

New Autonomous Monitor Prevents Drone Crashes in Real Time

University of Houston engineer Marzia Cescon has built a new safety monitor system for the operation of quadrotor drones that can keep them on course and out of danger in real time.

July 6, 2026

University of Houston Awarded $4 Million NIH Grant to Study Autoimmune Disease

With a $4M grant from the National Institutes of Health, a University of Houston pioneer in autoimmune research is launching a 10-year study set to target the very heart of autoimmune disease – examining what causes the body to attack itself and identifying biological pathways that could become targets for new treatments.

July 1, 2026

Technology Developing at UH Helps Identify New Targets for Treatment of Diseases

New technology developing at the University of Houston to give an unprecedented view of tiny particles – or exosomes – that play a critical role in diagnosis and treatment of an array of diseases.

June 30, 2026

University of Houston Finds $1 Trillion Needed for U.S. Energy Infrastructure Expansion

A University of Houston report finds that more than $1 trillion in new midstream energy infrastructure investment will be needed by 2052 to meet rising U.S. energy demand driven by data centers, AI and global market pressures.

June 29, 2026

University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Receives $2.8M in Legacy Commitments

The University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has received two generous estate gifts totaling $2.8 million — transformational contributions that will further elevate the University’s arts education, strengthen its connection to Houston’s cultural ecosystem and expand meaningful professional opportunities for students and faculty.

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July 6, 2026

AI in Teaching, Workforce

July 6, 2026

Designing Better Steps

July 1, 2026

Wolff Center Blends Entrepreneurship, FIFA for High School Students in Summer Camp

June 26, 2026

The Wearable Future

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