STORIES
A collection of feature stories from the University of Houston
EDITORS’ FEATURED PICK:
Two cougar cubs, found alone in Washington state, have found a new home at the Houston Zoo. Shasta VII and Louie will carry on the long-standing tradition and faithfully represent the cougar spirit of the University of Houston from their home at the Zoo.
Leading & Learning
Wolff Center: An Entrepreneurial Dynasty
The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship has been named the No. 1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the United States.
Global Energy Laureate
The most coveted prize in the field of international energy has been awarded to Distinguished Professor of Engineering Kaushik Rajashekara.
Unlocking Potential
The Soleus muscle in the calf can do big things to improve the metabolic health in the rest of your body if activated correctly.
Building a New Legacy
The UH Law Center has opened its ultramodern John M. O'Quinn Law Building, the newest law school facility in Texas.
Celebrating ‘Big Wins,’ Setting Goals for the Future
UH President Renu Khator reflects on another year of incredible achievements in pursuit of becoming a top 50 public university, and outlined goals for future success.
House Call
A new program at UH seeks to transform Houston neighborhoods’ health by taking health care back to its roots. Students of medicine, nursing and social work work together to offer community-level support to families in Houston’s East End and Third Ward.
Making an Impact
Tradition with a Twist
UH Student Gives Traditional Mexican Clothing a Modern Update
Starting Up, Giving Back
Three UH alumni are making their corners of the world a better place, one piece of clothing, cake and content at a time.
Concept to Construction
UH architecture students put their design, planning and implementation skills to the test to build an outdoor classroom at Frank Black Middle School
UH Student-Produced Telenovelas Premiere, Inform Hispanics on Alzheimer’s Risk
Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to non-Hispanic whites, yet only represent 1% of clinical trials. Telenovelas, or Spanish language soap operas, identified as effective medium to educate community.
Campus Affairs
Cougar Grounds
Business is booming at Cougar Grounds, the University of Houston's student-run coffeehouse at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership
At Your Service
A state-of-the-art food service robot called “Servi,” is now on duty in Eric’s Restaurant at the Hilton University of Houston. It's the first restaurant-based food delivery robot in Houston
Mission Accomplished!
UH celebrates Fall 2022 graduates, whose unexpected twists or turns only serve to strengthen their resolve and resiliency … and ultimately, prepare them for the next leg of their journeys.
Building for the Future
The Fertitta Family College of Medicine officially opened its new, state-of-the-art building.
FEATURE STORY ARCHIVES
For archives prior to 2021, please visit the Stories Archive page.
2022
- Tradition with a Twist
- Mission Accomplished!
- At Your Service: New Servi Robot at UH
- Introducing Shasta VII
- Wolff Center: #1 in the Nation 4-Peat!
- UH Student-Produced Telenovelas Premiere, Inform Hispanics on Alzheimer’s Risk
- Fertitta College of Medicine Building for the Future
- Concept to Construction
- Celebrating ‘Big Wins,’ Setting Goals for the Future
- Improving the View: UH Professor Pioneers Imaging Techniques of Cornea and Fetal Brain
- Discovery Unlocks Potential of 'Special' Muscle
- UH Law Center Building a New Legacy
- OHRA: An Encounter Between Sky and Water
- UH's Cougar Grounds Bigger and Better Than Ever
- Arte Público Press at UH Celebrates 40+ Years of Showcasing Latino Literary Leaders
- STEM RISE
- UH Launches We Dare Campaign, Releases National Commercial
- UH Mourns the Loss of Shasta VI
- Mission: Microchips
- Global Energy Prize Laureate
- Houston Shakespeare Festival Returns
- Next-Gen Stroke Rehab: Robot at Home
- Do Tattoos in the Workplace Still Carry a Burden?
- UH's Berlin Prize Fellow
- Multiple Coogs Named Fulbright Scholars
- New Food Hall to Modernize Campus Dining Experience
- A Visionary Commitment to Houston’s Health
- Coogs Springing Into Commencement
- Student-athlete Earns Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship
For more stories from the University of Houston, visit the News & Events page or browse our news archives.
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