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June 9, 2025

University of Houston Earns “Voter Friendly Campus” Title for Championing Civic Engagement

In a remarkable demonstration of civic commitment and community spirit, the University of Houston (UH) has been officially designated as a Voter Friendly Campus. This prestigious recognition celebrates UH’s dedicated efforts to promote voter registration, education, and participation across its campus community.

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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 9, 2025

Structures of Imagination: Turning Vision into Award-Winning Work

Professors at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design have been recognized in the Architect’s Newspaper 2025 Best of Design Awards, celebrating a remarkable range of innovation from material ecology and cultural dialogue to climate-resilient infrastructure.

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.

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November 20, 2025

Golden Paw Employee of the Month: Cecilia Sun

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Cecilia Sun as the October 2025 Golden Paw Employee of the Month. As Assistant Director for training, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Cecilia’s exceptional organization, professionalism, and collaborative spirit have made a lasting impact on the department and the students it serves.

November 20, 2025

Honoring Veterans Day: Turning Gratitude into Action

This Veterans Day, the University of Houston transformed appreciation into purposeful action by celebrating service and fostering tangible pathways to success for those transitioning from military to civilian careers.

November 11, 2025

The Division of Student Affairs Welcomes Ashley Simmons Coffey

The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Houston is proud and excited to announce the appointment of Ashley Simmons Coffey as the new director of the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO).

November 10, 2025

From Humble Beginnings to Lasting Impact: The Inspiring Journey of Gabe Jackson

In a profound and uplifting episode of the First-Gen Podcast, host Cristian Loredo welcomed guest Gabe Jackson, whose story embodies resilience, faith, and purposeful leadership.

November 5, 2025

UH Student Housing and Residential Life Team Earns International Recognition at 2025 ACUHO-I Annual Marketing Awards

The University of Houston Student Housing and Residential Life (SHRL) Marketing and Communications team, part of the Division of Student Affairs, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning runner-up for Overall Campaign in the 2025 ACUHO-I Annual Marketing Awards for its Graduation Photo Shoot campaign.

October 29, 2025

University of Houston Welcomes Dr. Robert Stagni as Executive Director of the Student Centers

The University of Houston Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert (Rob) Stagni as the new executive director of the Student Centers, effective November 1, 2025.