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March 24, 2026

University of Houston’s College of the Arts Marks 10 Years of Growth

For decades, the University of Houston has been home to nationally recognized visual and performing arts programs. Ten years ago, those disciplines were brought together under one umbrella: the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts.

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October 13, 2026

UH and Alley Theatre Prepare the Next Generation of Professional Actors

October 6, 2026

Announcing the 2026 Houston Theater Awards

The School of Theatre & Dance is proud to celebrate the achievements of our alumni, students, and faculty recognized as finalists and winners of the 2026 Houston Press Houston Theatre Awards, honoring the 2025–26 theatre season.

October 5, 2026

Reimagining Opera: A Journey Beyond the Stage

What if going to the opera meant leaving your seat behind, and visiting a museum meant becoming part of the performance? For Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix, an opera doesn't have to begin when the curtain rises, and the best acoustics for an aria might just be in the gallery of a museum.

September 23, 2026

The Art Guys to Open Time Capsule Hidden Inside University of Houston Sculpture for 16 Years

It’s been 16 years since Houston-based artistic team The Art Guys added “The Statue of Four Lies,” a public landmark, to the University of Houston campus. On Saturday, Sept. 26, Public Art of the University of Houston System (Public Art UHS) will reveal the time capsule hidden within the iconic sculpture to the community.

September 15, 2026

In Conversation with Moores School of Music Alumni Michael Clark ('16)

The pianist, educator, and scholar reflects on his career, creative practice, and the value of persistence.

September 9, 2026

MFA Photography | Video Featured in Lenscratch’s In Focus: The MFA Review

The national photography publication highlights the University of Houston’s graduate program, faculty, students, alumni, and approach to contemporary lens-based practices.