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September 25, 2023

U.S. Department of Defense Awards $63.5M Contract to University of Houston to Revolutionize Army Decision-Making

The largest contract ever awarded to the University of Houston has come from the U.S. Department of Defense for $63.5M. UH will help revolutionize U.S. Army decision-making and develop new technologies for future battlefields.

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September 28, 2023

UH’s Hilton College Forges New Partnership with Elite French Hospitality School

The University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, recognized as a worldwide leader in hospitality education, is expanding its global footprint through a new partnership with the elite Ferriéres Hospitality and Luxury Management School in France.
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September 27, 2023

UH Energy Competition Focuses on Innovation, Commercialization and Sustainability

The winners of the second annual University of Houston Energy Innovation Commercialization Competition showcase using innovative thinking and cutting-edge technology to transform the global energy ecosystem.
September 27, 2023

Researchers Discover Disease-Causing Stem Cells in Lungs of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Two nationally recognized experts in cloning and stem cell science from the University of Houston are reporting that five lung stem cell variants dominate the lungs of patients with advanced cystic fibrosis, and that these variants drive key aspects of CF including inflammation, fibrosis and mucin secretion.
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September 26, 2023

UH President Khator Talks TUF, Research at 2023 Texas Tribune Festival

University of Houston System Chancellor and UH President Renu Khator was among several Texas university leaders appearing at the annual Texas Tribune Festival in Austin offering perspective on higher education’s value to the Lone Star State during the panel “Building an Academic Powerhouse.”
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September 26, 2023

UH Researcher on Team Developing Sense-and-Respond Cancer Implant Technology

Federally funded research project could slash US cancer deaths by half. Dr. Weiyi Peng, assistant professor of biology and biochemistry, is co-principal investigator and one of three group leaders of the project.
September 25, 2023

U.S. Department of Defense Awards $63.5M Contract to University of Houston to Revolutionize Army Decision-Making

The largest contract ever awarded to the University of Houston has come from the U.S. Department of Defense for $63.5M. UH will help revolutionize U.S. Army decision-making and develop new technologies for future battlefields.

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