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News & Communications

The following are the latest UH news items, as well as features and communications from the Office of the Provost.

Latest from the UH Newsroom

March 2, 2026

Student Imagination Powers Research and Innovation at UH

UH students aren't just learning in classrooms, they're helping advance the future of health care through hands-on research in cancer, diabetes and microbiology planetary protection.

March 2, 2026

Hope on the Horizon: UH Researchers on the Front Lines of Advancing Dementia Treatment and Prevention

Across 12 of UH’s 16 colleges, more than 100 faculty are working on research tied to brain health — from prevention and early detection to caregiving supports and new therapies — backed by $62.5 million in active grants.

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.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

February 27, 2026

2026 Faculty Awards Nominations

As the University of Houston prepares to celebrate a century of excellence in higher education, it is also looking ahead to new ways of recognizing faculty achievements. 

February 27, 2026

Riding Toward the Future: UH Students Benefit from Rodeo Scholarships

Nearly 300 Coogs from the University of Houston are currently benefiting from scholarships awarded by HLSR. These students include Heather Meyers, Mariana Revuelta and Marc Girgis.

February 2, 2026

Provost's Message - A Busy Start to Spring 2026

With spring classes underway, I want to express my appreciation for the thoughtful engagement, professionalism, and commitment that UH faculty bring to the university each semester.

Provost Profiles

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