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Featured Stories
Houston Rise Continues Climb with $5 Million Gift
Houston Rise, University of Houston Athletics' $150 million campaign to compete for championships in the Big 12 Conference, continued its climb with the Athletic Department announcing a $5 million anonymous gift in support of the Football Operations Center.
UH and UH Law Center Recognized with Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Awards
The University of Houston and the UH Law Center received their seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Both join the nation’s top colleges and universities in receiving this award that recognizes best practices in campus diversity, equity and inclusion.
UH Law Center Building a New Legacy
The UH Law Center, a top tier law school with three specialty programs ranked in the top 10 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, has officially opened its brand new, ultramodern John M. O'Quinn Law Building, the newest law school facility in Texas and one of the newest in the country.
New UH Mentoring Scholarship Program Aims to Fill Future Demand for STEM Jobs
The Science and Math Mentoring Scholarship (SaMMS) program will provide up to $10,000 per year to freshmen with majors in the Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. The program will reach many students underrepresented in the sciences and help ensure their academic success.
Power of the Pulpit: UH Study Suggests Lower Mortality Rates for Men 50+ Who Attend Religious Services
Beyond offering messages of hope, churches and other spiritual institutions offer members many support services that enrich lives and strengthen family bonds. But can regularly attending religious services actually extend your life? A new study suggests that men of color are discovering life affirming — and life extending — rewards of belonging to a community of worship.
Moores Opera Center Announces First Season Under Artistic Direction of Lawrence Edelson
The Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts announces its 2022-23 season, featuring three productions. This season is the first programmed under recently appointed Artistic Director Lawrence Edelson and promises to be one of the school’s most diverse to date.
Featured Events
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Oct 03 11:00 am
Racial Justice, Equity and Well-being
Join a virtual guest lecture on cultivating communities of equity, justice and change by Marcelle Haddix, associate provost for strategic initiatives and distinguished dean’s professor at Syracuse University. The free event hosted by the UH College of Education Faculty Executive Committee takes place Monday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. Participate via Zoom.
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Oct 06 11:00 am
All Majors - Career & Internship Fair (In-person)
Join University Career Services for the Fall 2022 Career & Internship Fair! This event is open to all majors as well as recent alumni, looking for internships or full-time job opportunities!
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Oct 12 1:00 pm
Fresh Check Day
Join us for interactive booths, free giveaways and an honest and open conversation on mental health!
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Oct 28 9:00 am
Healing Injustice Conference
We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Healing Injustice conference on October 28th and 29th, 2022 in-person at the University of Houston and online. This interactive conference aims to not only share information about holistic defense, but contribute to the advancement of the field.
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Oct 29 8:30 am
Healing Injustice Conference
We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Healing Injustice conference on October 28th and 29th, 2022 in-person at the University of Houston and online. This interactive conference aims to not only share information about holistic defense, but contribute to the advancement of the field.
UH Initiatives
The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation. UH has grown to service the city of Houston and beyond through our extensive educational offerings, partnerships with local businesses and contributions to the community. Explore more below about how we are cultivating the future through Energy, Health, Arts, and Athletics to create success for our students and alumni.
