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March 10, 2026

UH Alumna Hyaneyoung Olvera Trades the Research Lab for the Wrestling Ring

University of Houston Alumna Hyaneyoung Olvera signed with All Elite Wrestling in December 2025 after years of grinding the indie wrestling scene.

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March 2, 2026

UH Professor Warns of Dangers of Red-Light Laser Myopia Therapy for Children

As red-light laser therapy gains popularity in Asia for slowing myopia in children, reports of vision damage have emerged, prompting a University of Houston optometry researcher to evaluate the procedure and call for further study before it becomes more widely adopted.

February 26, 2026

UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors

Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any Texas institution this year — reinforcing UH’s leadership in research-driven innovation with real-world impact.

February 25, 2026

University of Houston Scientist Helps Rethink Microbial Future of Space Travel

A global team of scientists has identified an often-overlooked biological system — biofilms — as a critical factor in the future of human space exploration.

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March 20, 2026

University of Houston Medical Students Celebrate ‘Match Day’

With an excited tear of the envelope, students at the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine celebrated the most important milestone to date in their medical journeys — Match Day — on Friday, March 20, as they discovered where they would spend their residencies.

March 20, 2026

University of Houston Expands On-campus Student Experience with Two New Residential Colleges

The University of Houston will launch two new Residential Colleges this fall, expanding its on-campus living and learning experience for incoming freshmen pursuing careers in health care and STEM fields.

March 19, 2026

University of Houston Sets Second Straight Record for Startup Launches

The University of Houston set a new benchmark for startup creation in 2025, launching 10 companies and marking its second consecutive record-breaking year for venture creation — a sign of accelerating momentum in translating research, ideas and innovation into market-ready businesses.

March 18, 2026

Why Care Comes First at UH Athletics

John Houston, associate athletic director for sports medicine, has been a steady presence behind the scenes of UH Athletics. Learn more about the man that players in Men’s Basketball and Men’s Golf turn to when they’re dealing with injuries.

March 18, 2026

Cancer Research Innovator Joins UH to Develop Immunotherapies for Lung Cancer

Akash Gupta, a research scientist known for developing advanced delivery systems for cancer immunotherapies while working at MIT, will join the University of Houston to develop new platforms for cancer immunotherapies, initially focusing on lung cancer. His recruitment is supported by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

March 17, 2026

UH Launches Google Gemini for Education to Power Next-Generation Discovery and AI Proficiency

The University of Houston has partnered with Google to provide Gemini for Education and NotebookLM to all students, faculty and staff, establishing a secure, universitywide artificial intelligence foundation designed to accelerate and protect research breakthroughs while ensuring every UH student graduates AI-proficient with the skills needed in a technology-driven future.

Around Campus

March 18, 2026

Energy Taxes Examined

March 16, 2026

Time to Shine

March 13, 2026

Scooter Up!

March 11, 2026

Capstones and Crustaceans

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Tuesday, March 24 Noon - 1 p.m. UH Day of Remembrance   University Chapel
Tuesday, March 24 Noon - 1 p.m. Exploring Your Money Personality   Online
Wednesday, March 25 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Maker’s Market   Butler Plaza
Wednesday, March 25 10 - 11 a.m. Innovative Research Talk with Samaneh Karami   Online
Friday, March 27  Noon - 5 p.m.  48th MFA Thesis Exhibition   Blaffer Art Museum

See the full calendar for a complete list of events.

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