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June 10, 2026

New Research Uncovers How Deadly Childhood Cancer Grows, Highlights Potential Therapies

In two new articles published in Nature journals, Ashok Kumar, Else and Philip Hargrove Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery at UHCOP and director of the Institute of Muscle Biology and Cachexia, explains how TAK1, a protein inside RMS cells, helps rhabdomyosarcoma tumors grow. His research also found that tumor cells rely on the IRE1α-XBP1 cellular stress-response pathway to survive. Blocking either TAK1 or IRE1α-XBP1 slowed tumor growth and helped cancer cells develop into normal muscle cells.

June 5, 2026

Mexican Consulate Visits CMALS to Hear Student Stories

June 4, 2026

UH Energy Partners with Harris County to Transform Burnett Bayland Park

The Institute for Ecological Resilience (IER) at UH Energy has partnered with Harris County Precinct 4 in a major urban revitalization effort at Burnett Bayland Park. The collaboration brings together academic expertise and public infrastructure to enhance biodiversity and sustainability at one of the county’s key community spaces.

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June 10, 2026

UH Dean of Students Office Supports UH Alumna CEO Foundation

The CEO Foundation hosted its 4th Annual Gala & Charity Auction on February 21st at Daikin Park, welcoming over 260 guests and raising an impressive $420,000 in support of youth-focused educational initiatives.

June 10, 2026

Welcoming Cicely Williams as Assistant Dean of Students

The Division of Student Affairs is pleased to announce that Mrs. Cicely Williams has joined the University of Houston as the new assistant dean of students in the Student Outreach and Support (SOS) area of the Dean of Students Office (DOS).

May 29, 2026

Greek Week Brings UH Fraternity & Sorority Community Together

The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life (CFSL) hosted its annual Greek Week from March 30 to April 2.

May 28, 2026

UH is ALL IN to Vote in 2026

The University of Houston has secured the Highly Established Action Plan designation from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for the 2026 election cycle. This is the university’s first election cycle to have received this recognition from ALL IN after joining the Challenge in 2024.

May 7, 2026

Golden Paw Spotlight: Cloe Bourdages – March 2026 Winner

The Division of Student Affairs is happy to recognize Cloe Bourdages, Assistant Dean of Students with the Dean of Students Office, as the March 2026 Golden Paw Employee of the Month.

April 29, 2026

Welcoming Elysia Huereca as the Sexual Misconduct Support Services Program Manager

The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Houston proudly welcomes Elysia Huereca as the Sexual Misconduct Support Services Program Manager, a role that is vital to advancing a campus culture rooted in safety, respect, and care.