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December 5, 2025

New Chapter for UH’s Arts District as Wilhelmina’s Grove Reopens

If you’ve wandered through the heart of the University of Houston’s Arts District lately, you may have noticed something special taking shape. Wilhelmina’s Grove — that quiet, tree-lined retreat where students have long paused between classes — has reopened, and it’s more inviting than ever.

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December 2, 2025

UH Engineers Making AI Faster, Reducing Power Consumption

Addressing the staggering power and energy demands of artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of Houston have developed a revolutionary new thin-film material that promises to make AI devices significantly faster while dramatically cutting energy consumption.

November 25, 2025

UH Researchers Unveil X-Ray Breakthrough That Captures 3 Image-Contrast Types in a Single Shot

University of Houston researchers developed a new X-ray imaging method capable of producing more complex images with a single shot, a breakthrough that could advance cancer detection, disease monitoring, security screening and material analysis.

November 24, 2025

International Cooperation Helps Advance the Frontiers of Earth Observation

To predict sea level changes, a University of Houston scientist has teamed with international partners to deliver an unprecedented view of the massive glaciers in Antarctica and to examine how they are shifting.

Latest News

December 15, 2025

University of Houston Chemist Awarded Nearly $2M to Decode Light-Activated Chemistry

A University of Houston computational chemist has received a $1.96 million federal grant to study how light transforms small molecules, work that could open new avenues for storing and using chemical energy, and for designing materials that change when exposed to light.

December 11, 2025

University of Houston Expands Addiction Research with $2.67M Gift to Help Combat National Opioid Epidemic

As the United States continues to face the persistent and deadly opioid crisis, driven by the dangerous synthetic fentanyl, a $2.67 million gift to the University of Houston from the estate of Dr. William A. Gibson will honor his late son Michael, who lost his life to addiction in 2019.

December 11, 2025

UH Chemistry Professor Earns Prestigious Honor from National Academy of Inventors

Eva Harth, a chemistry professor in the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional honor awarded to academic inventors.

December 10, 2025

Archaeology Magazine Names University of Houston Find of Maya Ruler’s Tomb Top 10 Discovery of 2025

Archaeology Magazine has named the University of Houston’s discovery of the 1,700-year-old tomb of Maya ruler Te’ Kab Chaak in Caracol as a Top 10 Discovery of 2025. Led by Provost Diane Chase and Professor Arlen Chase, the find sheds new light on early Maya dynastic history.

December 9, 2025

Taking the Scenic Route

“The Texas Bucket List” creator and UH alum Shane McAuliffe has become an ambassador of the Lone Star lifestyle — with a knack for finding the folks who make our state great.

December 9, 2025

University of Houston Engineers: While Melatonin Puts Us to Sleep, It Wakes Up Plants

In an interesting turn of botanical events, University of Houston engineers report that while melatonin keeps us asleep, it wakes up plants, helping them grow.

Around Campus

December 8, 2025

Enhancing Brunch Options

December 3, 2025

Honors for Das

November 24, 2025

A Taste of the Past

November 21, 2025

Remote Work That Works

Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Name   Location
Monday, Dec. 15 Noon - 1 p.m. Benefits Open Forum   Online
Monday, Dec. 15 1 - 2 p.m. Managing the Stress of Time and Competing Priorities   Register online to attend
Monday, Dec. 15 4 - 6 p.m. 2025 Innov8 Hub Pitch Day   UH Technology Bridge Building 4, Innovation Center
Wednesday, Dec. 17 Noon – 1 p.m. Coach Your Child to Manage Their Emotions   Online

See the full calendar for a complete list of events.

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UH in the News

Plants Use Melatonin as a Secret Weapon - and It's Not for Sleep

Earth.com

Conductor Lessons — UH Maestro Jorge Parodi’s Expressive Style Helps Power the University’s Moores School of Music

PaperCity Magazine

Jasmine Crockett's Senate Launch Video Sparks Mixed Reactions

Chron

U.S. to Lose Ground in Antarctica After Pulling Out Last Research Ship, Scientists Say

MSN

Another Win for UH, but Bigger Story Is Jacob Mcfarland's Long-awaited Cougars Debut. 'Felt Amazing'

Houston Chronicle

Ties That Bind: 'Lifelong Bond' Brings Willie Fritz, Michael Bishop Together on UH Football Staff

Houston Chronicle

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