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September 18, 2025

University of Houston Co-Leads $25 Million NIH-Funded Grant to Study the Delay of Nearsightedness in Children

The University of Houston is co-leading a $25M national study, the first of its kind in the United States, exploring whether atropine eyedrops can delay the onset of nearsightedness in young children and lessen its progression over a lifetime.

Top Stories

September 23, 2025

University of Houston Welcomes Record Enrollment of Nearly 49,000 Students

The University of Houston has once again set a record, welcoming nearly 49,000 students for fall 2025 — the largest enrollment in its history. This milestone reflects UH’s growing reputation as a first-choice university for many students across Texas and beyond.

September 23, 2025

University of Houston Climbs in Latest U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings

The University of Houston continues its climb in U.S. News & World Report’s latest “Best Colleges” rankings, distinguishing itself as a national model for how public research universities can advance opportunity through innovation — driving both individual success and societal progress.

September 18, 2025

University of Houston Secures $8M in Federal Funding for Fusion Research

The University of Houston, a global leader in energy research and innovation, will receive $8 million in federal funding to help ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of fusion technology.

Latest News

September 26, 2025

Riding Out the Storm

When a hurricane is approaching, or severe weather threatens campus, there’s one place at UH where the response comes together: the Emergency Operations Center. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the EOC from Ginger Walker, director of emergency management.

September 25, 2025

UH Optometry Professor Receives $2.6M to Continue Groundbreaking Eye Research

University of Houston College of Optometry Professor John O’Brien, a leading expert on retinal neuroscience, has received $2.6 million from the National Eye Institute to continue more than 20 years of research on electrical synapses and gap junction plasticity, which affects not just the retina, but also a wide range of other neurological functions.

September 24, 2025

University of Houston Survey Shows Residents Concerned About Climate Change, Favor Practical Policy Solutions

Most Houston-area residents from across the political spectrum said they believe in the effects of climate change and support practical, efficiency-based policy solutions, according to a new report from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.

September 23, 2025

University of Houston Welcomes Record Enrollment of Nearly 49,000 Students

The University of Houston has once again set a record, welcoming nearly 49,000 students for fall 2025 — the largest enrollment in its history. This milestone reflects UH’s growing reputation as a first-choice university for many students across Texas and beyond.

September 23, 2025

University of Houston Climbs in Latest U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings

The University of Houston continues its climb in U.S. News & World Report’s latest “Best Colleges” rankings, distinguishing itself as a national model for how public research universities can advance opportunity through innovation — driving both individual success and societal progress.

September 22, 2025

University of Houston Awarded $1M to Study Teacher Certification Pathways, Outcomes

As Texas faces a shortage of certified teachers, University of Houston researchers are at the forefront of developing a strong, sustainable teacher workforce — backed by a $1 million grant from the Houston Endowment.

Around Campus

September 24, 2025

AI Design Research

September 22, 2025

Funding Futures

September 19, 2025

Constitution Day 2025

September 12, 2025

Math Meets Medicine

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Monday, Sept. 29 Noon - 1:30 p.m. AI and Translation: the Good, the Bad, and the Way Forward    Rockwell Pavilion
Monday, Sept. 29 7:30 - 9 p.m. UH Choirs Concert: "New Voices"   Moores Opera House
Saturday, Oct. 11 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jazz Jam Brunch   The Ensemble Theatre

See the full calendar for a complete list of events.

University of Houston Magazine

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Faculty Experts

Faculty Experts

UH professors and award-winning researchers can discuss a range of topics relevant to the media and the general public. Among the subjects they can address are politics, elections, energy, health care, education, law, popular culture and more.

UH in the News

Fiber Optics and Tiny Vibrations Tease a Way to Warn About Earthquakes Ranked.

NBC

Cost of Living, Job Stability and AI Risks Are Driving Employed Workers to Seek New Jobs: UH Survey

Click 2 Houston

Will You See the Ten Commandments Up in Your Child's Classroom?

ABC 13

Hidalgo Accused of 'Bullying' and 'Name-calling' in Harris County Dispute

Houston Chronicle

Latinos Sour on Trump Over Tariffs, the Economy, Immigration Raids

Axios

The 2 Habits That Helped Brené Brown Find Success: ‘I Don’t Really Care if I’m Inspirational or Not’

CNBC

Is the First Amendment Under Attack in America?

Houston Matters

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UH Moment is a weekly feature heard Wednesdays at 6:50 a.m. and 1:31 p.m. Each week, you’ll hear students, faculty and administrators telling stories of the innovative research, programs and successes that make up the story of the University of Houston.

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The Media Relations team seeks to maximize significant positive media coverage of the University and communicate effectively about the achievements of the institution, its faculty and students, externally and internally.