University of Houston

It is almost impossible to imagine the long-term psychological problems faced by the over 16 million orphans and vulnerable children in the global society, difficult to conceptualize their sense of loss and sadness. One thing, however, is…

Prominent entrepreneur and University of Houston Distinguished Alumnus Brij Agrawal and his wife, Sunita, have pledged $1 million to fund manufacturing laboratory equipment at the UH College of Technology building in Sugar Land. In…

For the sixth time, the University of Houston College of Nursing has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in…

To bring more diversity to the ranks of professional scientists, a team of University of Houston educators is rethinking science classes, starting with middle school curricula.A new UH program called ALL RISE invites experienced middle…

The first pour unleashed aromas of summer fruit, cassis and red currant. The second serenaded the nose with subtle notes of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper. You could excuse everyone with glass in hand if they thought they were at a…

Texas policies surrounding health care remain stalled in a fragile balancing act, a report released today by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University confirms.“Some of the world’s most renowned hospitals and impressive…

Houston Rise, University of Houston Athletics' $150 million campaign to compete for championships in the Big 12 Conference, continued its climb with the Athletic Department announcing a $5 million anonymous gift in support of the Football…

Public Art of the University of Houston System, an arts organization that serves multiple campuses across the UH System and the greater Houston community, unveils its newest temporary installation: “Folly” by Mexico-based Cuban-American…

The great inventor Thomas Edison once said, “So long as the sun shines, man will be able to develop power in abundance.” His wasn’t the first great mind to marvel at the notion of harnessing the power of the sun; for centuries inventors…

The University of Houston is adding a new degree program focused on the healing power of music. The Bachelor of Music Therapy is a four-year degree program, plus a six-month internship, that will give graduates a foundation in music as…