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April 7, 2026

UH Graduate Programs Surge in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The University of Houston continues to build momentum in graduate education, climbing in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings with gains across a broad range of disciplines. Year-over-year improvements reflect a sustained rise in national competitiveness, with more programs earning top-tier recognition as the University’s graduate portfolio grows in strength and depth.

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March 30, 2026

UH Biology Student Awarded Prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship

University of Houston biology student Brandon Than, who is driving discovery in cancer immunotherapy, has received one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors: the Barry Goldwater Scholarship — marking the second straight year a UH student has earned the award.

March 25, 2026

Inventors Drive University of Houston’s Status as Innovation Leader

From improving battery life to reimagining prosthetics, the University of Houston continues to drive innovation that makes global impact. That’s how the UH System found itself back on the National Academy of Inventors’ 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents list.

March 23, 2026

Diehl Family Establishes $2.1 Million Gift for Scholarships at UH’s Fertitta College of Medicine

The University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine has received a planned estate gift commitment estimated at $2.1 million to establish a scholarship endowment, expanding access to medical education and strengthening the pipeline of physicians who will serve communities across Texas and beyond.

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April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.

April 14, 2026

UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety

A University of Houston professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology is spearheading an effort to redefine offshore safety, releasing a new roadmap designed to identify and close critical gaps in international crane operations.

April 13, 2026

$3 Million Gift Strengthens Support for Student Veterans at the University of Houston

The University of Houston has received a $3 million gift from the William A. Brookshire Foundation to expand its Veterans Services Center, strengthening support for student veterans through enhanced facilities, programs and dedicated staff.

April 9, 2026

University of Houston Advances Quantum Initiative

As part of its Quantum Initiative, the University of Houston convened global industry leader IonQ, national laboratory partners and energy executives for the symposium, “Powering the Future: Quantum Technologies in the Energy Economy,” advancing its efforts to align research, talent and industry collaboration in quantum technologies.

April 8, 2026

University of Houston Researcher Uncovers the Mathematical Signature of Fair Competition

A University of Houston researcher and his collaborators have developed a mathematical model that helps identify whether a competitive environment is healthy, stagnant or skewed.

April 8, 2026

UH Engineer Exposes Structural Weakness Driving Lithium-ion Battery Failure

A University of Houston engineer has found that lithium dendrites—hazardous growths inside lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles—are unexpectedly strong and brittle, signaling a need to rethink future battery design.

Around Campus

April 16, 2026

Tan Wins Outstanding Teaching Award

April 15, 2026

Hotel Discounts Renewed

April 15, 2026

Fitness at Your Fingertips

April 10, 2026

UH Dance Earns Third Straight ACDA Gala

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Thursday, April 16 Noon - 1 p.m. Money Matters: Finding Common Ground in Relationships  

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Thursday, April 16 Multiple Dates, Times  Moores Opera Center: Slow Dusk & Markheim   

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Sunday, April 19 1 - 5 p.m. 35th UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil  

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