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September 3, 2026

Texas is at the center of the U.S. electricity demand boom

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August 20, 2026

University of Houston Report Predicts U.S. Electricity Demand Could Rise 32% by 2030

U.S. electricity demand could increase by as much as 32% by 2030, driven in part by artificial intelligence, data centers and the electrification of transportation and industry, according to a new University of Houston report examining what it will take to expand and modernize the nation’s electricity system.

August 18, 2026

The World is Watching: University of Houston Surges to No. 52 in Worldwide Global Visibility

The University of Houston has undeniably captured the world’s attention, soaring 15 spots to No. 52 in the 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings. Evaluated against more than 1,200 universities across 193 UN-recognized countries, this ascent reflects a simple fact: people are hearing about the University of Houston, seeing its impact and intentionally seeking out more information about its groundbreaking work.

July 31, 2026

CEE’s Hoskere Earns CAREER Award to Advance AI Co-Engineering for Resilient Civil Infrastructure

Vedhus Hoskere, the Kaspar J. Willam Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston, has received a five-year, nearly half-million-dollar Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop new ways for engineers and artificial intelligence to collaborate in the design and assessment of resilient civil infrastructure systems.

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September 3, 2026

Texas is at the center of the U.S. electricity demand boom

September 2, 2026

University of Houston Superconductivity Expert Named Big 12 Faculty of the Year

In recognition of pioneering research and advances in the field of superconductivity, Venkat Selvamanickam, the M.D. Anderson Chair Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, has received the Big 12 Faculty of the Year award.

August 20, 2026

University of Houston Report Predicts U.S. Electricity Demand Could Rise 32% by 2030

U.S. electricity demand could increase by as much as 32% by 2030, driven in part by artificial intelligence, data centers and the electrification of transportation and industry, according to a new University of Houston report examining what it will take to expand and modernize the nation’s electricity system.

August 18, 2026

The World is Watching: University of Houston Surges to No. 52 in Worldwide Global Visibility

The University of Houston has undeniably captured the world’s attention, soaring 15 spots to No. 52 in the 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings. Evaluated against more than 1,200 universities across 193 UN-recognized countries, this ascent reflects a simple fact: people are hearing about the University of Houston, seeing its impact and intentionally seeking out more information about its groundbreaking work.

August 5, 2026

Student Spotlight: Debasmita Halder

Debasmita Halder is a Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering at the University of Houston, specializing in zeolite synthesis, catalyst design, defect engineering, and carbon dioxide capture. Her research addresses the growing need for efficient and scalable carbon-capture materials.

July 31, 2026

CEE’s Hoskere Earns CAREER Award to Advance AI Co-Engineering for Resilient Civil Infrastructure

Vedhus Hoskere, the Kaspar J. Willam Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston, has received a five-year, nearly half-million-dollar Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop new ways for engineers and artificial intelligence to collaborate in the design and assessment of resilient civil infrastructure systems.

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