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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.

Top Stories

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.

Latest News

June 24, 2026

Surrounded by Success

UH staff were recognized during the 2026 Staff Council Awards and Scholarship Ceremony for their contributions to advance the University's mission and strengthen the campus community.

June 23, 2026

New Infrastructure Model Prioritizes Disaster Spending for Vulnerable Cities

A new mathematical model developed at the University of Houston can help cities identify their most critical vulnerabilities before disaster strikes.

June 22, 2026

New Global Rankings Confirm University of Houston’s Rise Among World’s Best

The University of Houston continues to build momentum as one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with a trio of new global rankings highlighting the University’s growing influence in research, innovation and academic excellence.

June 22, 2026

UH Leading Katy’s Brainpower Boom

UH is expanding programs at its Tier One campuses outside of Houston to support a new generation of regional talent and growth.

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.

June 17, 2026

University of Houston Student Chris Pepe to Serve as UH System Student Regent

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed University of Houston student Christian A. “Chris” Pepe as the next student regent on the UH System Board of Regents. Pepe’s term began on June 1, and he will serve on the Board until May 31, 2027, representing students across all three UH System universities.

Around Campus

June 22, 2026

NSM Student Receives Gilman Scholarship for Learning Abroad Experience in the Galápagos Islands

June 15, 2026

Brazdil Receives SWCS Award for Excellence in Applied Catalysis

June 12, 2026

Bauer Sales Students Build AI Agents to Generate Leads

June 10, 2026

Coogs Take the Field

Upcoming Events

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Friday, June 26 9 - 10 a.m. Staff Council: Staff Affairs Committee Meeting  

Online
Saturday, June 27 7:30 – 9 p.m. Orchestral Institute Series: Festival Finale  

Moores Opera House

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Texas’ Big Health Priorities — Dementia Research, Food Labeling and Ivermectin — Have Hit Roadblocks

The Texas Tribune

‘Us’ Not ‘Them’: Scientists Must Use Their Skills to Help Stop Polarization and Division

Nature

Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk

U.S. News & World Report

How Houston Can Get Ahead in the AI Education Race

Houston Defender

Harris County Leads Texas in Rejecting Domestic Violence Survivors Seeking Shelter, Study Finds

Houston Chronicle

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