Featured Stories
UH Engineers Create New Ice-Repelling Materials
University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering Assistant Professor Hadi Ghasemi and his team created a material that repels ice. This "smart" material can be applied to any solid surface, giving it many potential uses, such as on aircraft, and in infrastructure and energy.
Major Applewhite Named Houston Head Coach
The leader of the #HTownTakeover’s offense the past two years, Major Applewhite has been named the 14th head coach of the University of Houston Football program Houston Vice President for Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced Friday.
UH Names New Vice President for Research
Amr Elnashai, dean of engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, will become the next vice chancellor/vice president for research and technology transfer at the University of Houston and the University of Houston System.
Noted Architect Thom Mayne Leads Study of Houston’s Future
A collaboration between Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne and the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston focused on the unique problems the city will face in the future, including the reinvention of the current energy infrastructure, changing real estate and density, and the ways in which the city’s lack of zoning can generate new ideas.
UH System Names Finalist for UHD Presidency
Juan Sanchez Muñoz has been named the sole finalist for the presidency of University of Houston-Downtown (UHD).
Richard Walker Elected to APLU Student Affairs Executive Committee
Richard Walker, VC/VP for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, has been elected to serve on the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Council on Student Affairs (CSA) Executive Committee.
Featured Events
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Dec 28 7pm
Women's Basketball vs Alcorn State
Support the Coogs as they tipoff against Alcorn State.
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Jan 1 3:30pm
Women's Basketball vs Tulsa
Cheer on the Coogs in AA Conference play against the Golden Hurricanes.
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Jan 4 8pm
Men's Basketball vs Tulsa
Support the Coogs as they play Tulsa.
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Jan 11 7pm
Women's Basketball vs UCF
Cheer on the Coogs as they play UCF.
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Jan 13 11am
Indoor Track & Field Competition
Leonard Hilton Invitational meet. All day meet
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Jan 17 9am
Just Ask! Libraries Open House
Learn more about library services and programs during this 2-day welcome back event. Jan. 17-18.
UH Initiatives
The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation. UH has grown to service the city of Houston and beyond through our extensive educational offerings, partnerships with local businesses and contributions to the community. Explore more below about how we are cultivating the future through Energy, Health, Arts, and Athletics to create success for our students and alumni.