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

May 27, 2026

New Dual-Target Drug Tackles Immunotherapy Resistance in Pancreatic Cancer

A national team of researchers is reporting a new strategy to treat pancreatic cancer — by boosting the immune system to help overcome immunotherapy resistance.

May 26, 2026

Erika Blumenfeld Brings Out-of-this-World Experience to Blaffer Art Museum

The University of Houston’s Blaffer Art Museum is proud to announce a collaboration with Houston-based artist Erika Blumenfeld — the artist will be in residence at the museum from June 2-Aug. 1, developing new work in advance of a major survey exhibition at the Blaffer.

May 21, 2026

Houston Area Grows Increasingly Pessimistic About City, State and National Direction, UH Survey Finds

A new University of Houston survey shows that between April 2025 and April 2026, the percentage of Greater Houston residents who believe the U.S. is heading in the "right direction" plummeted from 33% to just 21%.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

May 13, 2026

Provost's Message - Commencement Week

The time has arrived. Spring Commencement is this week, and I look forward to seeing many of you at this week’s ceremonies.

May 12, 2026

Campus Kudos - May 2026

Campus Kudos spotlights recent awards and distinctions earned by University of Houston faculty and students. These include memberships into professional societies, international honors, competitive fellowships and other accolades.

May 11, 2026

Provost's Academic Outlook Spotlights UH's Achievments, Aspirations

The Provost’s Academic Outlook was presented in April and provided faculty with updates on faculty excellence, student success, University goals, and what lies ahead for UH.

Provost Profiles

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