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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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August 5, 2026

Blaffer Art Museum Launches New Annual Fundraising Event, "Cocktails in the Courtyard"

Outdoor celebration on Sept. 19 brings together art, music and community to support the museum's exhibitions, public programs and educational initiatives.

June 4, 2026

From Classroom to Community: UH Students Leave Their Mark On Katy Mills

Partnership with the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts brings student-designed installations to one of Houston's most visited shopping destinations.

May 26, 2026

Public Art Announces Return of Untitled Art, Houston This October With New Acquisition Prize Initiatives

The fair’s second edition and new acquisition prizes were announced this week, including a new $25,000 acquisition prize from Public Art of the University of Houston System.

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August 10, 2026

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts 2026-27 Season Features New Productions, Signature Events

The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston announces its 2026-27 season, an ambitious lineup of performances, exhibitions, public art experiences, lectures and community programs showcasing the creativity of its students, faculty and visiting artists.

August 6, 2026

Redemption and Farce at the Houston Shakespeare Festival

The first play two-time Houston Theater Award-winning actor Brandon Morgan ever acted in was William Shakespeare’s The Tempest during his freshman year of college. Now, Morgan makes a long-awaited debut at the Houston Shakespeare Festival, tackling roles in both The Comedy of Errors and—in what he describes as “a good full-circle moment”—The Tempest.

August 6, 2026

Shakespeare’s Great Last Hurrah: The Tempest

The Houston Shakespeare Festival has put together a powerful production.

August 6, 2026

The Shared Stage: A longtime couple creates theater together, onstage and backstage

OutSmart Magazine highlights the 15-year journey of Brock Hatton and Lee Barker and their unique opportunity to collaborate this summer at the Houston Shakespeare Festival, where Barker's scenic artistry helps bring The Tempest and The Comedy of Errors to life while Hatton performs onstage.

August 6, 2026

Distinguished Playwright Martyna Majok Joins University of Houston as Professor of Practice

The University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance is announcing an exciting new chapter in its nationally recognized playwriting program with the appointment of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok as distinguished playwright in residence.

August 5, 2026

The Bard Goes Topsy Turvy: The Comedy of Errors

Houston Shakespeare Festival’s production of the classic is filled with pratfalls and zany sound effects.

Around Campus

August 12, 2026

UH Eye Care Named Houston's Best of the Best

August 10, 2026

UH Doctoral Student Uses Real-World Evidence to Examine How Policy, Cost and Access Shape Patient Care

August 10, 2026

UH's DesignYOU! Code Camp Moves to Sugar Land

August 7, 2026

Students and Parents Find Answers at UH Orientation and Resource Fairs

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Opening a Small Business Can Be a Daunting Process. Here’s How to Best Navigate It.

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LA-Vegas High-Speed Rail Paves the Way for Ambitious Transportation Projects

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Black Men's Wellness Day at UH Targets Longstanding Disparities in Health, Life Expectancy

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Rise of eSports in Houston Creates New Career Paths for Digital Media Students

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UH Inks International Partnership for Energy Transition Innovation

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