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October 8, 2026

University of Houston Launches Centennial Year Celebration, Marking 100 Years of Opportunity and Impact

University of Houston President Renu Khator kicked off the Centennial celebration during her 2026 State of the University address, tracing UH’s journey from 460 students and 15 faculty in 1927 to a major research university serving nearly 49,000 students with record research activity, growing academic and health enterprises and a campus undergoing significant transformation.

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September 21, 2026

New $1 Million Hamill Foundation Gift Supports Community Care Nursing at the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing

As the nation faces a shortage of nurses, the University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has received a $1 million gift from The Hamill Foundation to establish The Hamill Foundation Endowed Professorship in Community Care Nursing.

September 15, 2026

University of Houston Awarded $1.26M NIH Grant to Outsmart Superbugs

Two University of Houston chemists are guiding the future discovery of treatments against antibiotic-resistant bacteria by studying how microscopic molecular "machines" inside cells use energy and change shape to build proteins.

September 14, 2026

$1.2M Gift Fuels Faculty Excellence at University of Houston Law Center

The University of Houston Law Center has received a $1.2 million philanthropic commitment that invests in the people at the heart of legal education — professors whose influence extends far beyond the classroom, shaping their students’ lives and careers.

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October 19, 2026

Hobby School Survey: Talarico Holds Narrow Lead Over Paxton in Race for U.S. Senate

In a new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate, while Republican candidates in other statewide races hold small leads in what is shaping up to be an unusually tight election.

October 15, 2026

University of Houston Breaks Ground on $77.5M Medical Research Building

The University of Houston recently broke ground on a $77.5 million Medical Research Building, marking a significant milestone in the growth of UH Health and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine while expanding the University's medical research capabilities.

October 14, 2026

Hobby School Survey: Mealer Has Six-Point Lead in 9th Congressional District Race

In a new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs, Republican Alex Mealer is leading Democratic challenger Leticia Gutierrez by six points in the race for Texas’ 9th Congressional District, with support from 48% of likely voters, compared with 42% for Gutierrez.

October 13, 2026

Hobby School Survey: Plummer Leads Sanchez in Race for Harris County Judge

In a new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs, Democrat Letitia Plummer leads Republican Orlando Sanchez by seven points in the race for Harris County Judge, with support from 47% of likely voters, compared with 40% for Sanchez.

October 13, 2026

UH Researchers Develop Compact Carbon Capture Technology to Support Growing AI Infrastructure

As AI drives unprecedented demand for electricity, University of Houston researchers are developing a compact technology designed to make carbon capture more practical for power plants supporting the growing AI industry.

October 9, 2026

Community Gathers to Celebrate UH Staff at the 2026 President’s Excellence Awards

President Renu Khator and campus leaders gathered for the 2026 Staff Excellence Awards to celebrate the staff members who are instrumental in UH increasing student success, national standings and its momentum as we head toward our centennial.

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October 19, 2026

Celebrating Cougar Successes During National Transfer Student Week

October 16, 2026

UH’s ROICE Program Awarded $750k Grant for to Establish Workforce Academy for Gulf Region

October 16, 2026

UH Counseling & School Psychology Faculty Draw National Recognition

October 14, 2026

Clinical Associate Professor Helps Moores Opera Center Students Navigate Difficult Themes

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Thursday, Oct. 22 4 - 5 p.m. Mindful Museum  

Blaffer Art Museum
Thursday, Oct. 22 7 - 8 p.m. Decision 2026: The Harris County Judge Debate   

Virtual
Thursday, Oct. 29 3 - 7 p.m. Save the Date: Fall Refresh  

Judy Cook Building

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