Office of the Provost

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

April 27, 2026

UH Researchers Discover Potential Breakthrough for Crohn’s Disease Treatment

University of Houston biologists have contributed to a potential breakthrough in treating Crohn’s disease by shifting the clinical focus from symptom management to addressing a primary underlying cause of the condition.

April 24, 2026

New University of Houston, Rice University Alliance Hosts First Joint Event Aimed at Ending Plastics Pollution

The University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute partnered with the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy to jointly host the Annual Sustainability Summit, highlighting global challenges in plastics and e-waste.

April 24, 2026

Your Brand, Your Story: Communicating Who You Are Effectively

Director of Social Media and UH alumnus Nick Pomes shares how intentional strategy and emotional storytelling can help create an authentic brand and how he’s capturing Cougar pride through social media.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

April 8, 2026

Provost's Message: Academic Outlook 2026 - An Update on Recent Initiatives & Milestones

While this is a busy time of year for everyone, I hope you will join me next week for my reenvisioned annual address: the Provost’s Academic Outlook. The event begins at 3 p.m. on April 15 in the UH Alumni Center’s O’Quinn Great Hall, followed by food and fellowship at 4 p.m..

April 6, 2026

Dean's Corner: Libraries are the Heart of Learning in a Changing Information Landscape

During the height of the semester, there is a moment—usually somewhere between midterms and finals—when I pause in the middle of one of our Libraries’ bustling spaces and take everything in. In these moments, I am reminded of why I became a librarian.

April 6, 2026

2026 President's Circle Awards Celebrate Faculty Excellence

The 2026 President’s Circle Awards were recently presented to 232 faculty members at UH’s Wortham House. The event, hosted by UH President Renu Khator, offered honorees an opportunity to receive their hard-earned honors and enjoy the company of their peers.

Provost Profiles

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