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Skip to main content Give to UH SearchAboutAcademicsAdmissionsCampus LifeResearchAthleticsLocationsSugar LandKatyUH Technology BridgeNews & EventsGiving Resources for ...Future StudentsCurrent StudentsFaculty & StaffAlumniVisitorsRecruiters The Latest Updates on COVID-19 Congratulations toOur May Graduates!Spring Commencement May 12–15Congratulations to Our May Graduates! Congratulations toOur May Graduates!Spring Commencement May 12–15Commencement website Apply Now Schedule Visit Access Library Featured StoriesUH News RoomUH TodayUH Student-Athlete Earns Prestigious Scholarship for Public ServiceJunior psychology major Sondos Moursy was one of 20 students just selected as a Key into Public Service Scholar by The Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. Moursy initiated a weekly arts program for previously incarcerated women in Houston. UH Study Finds Menu Design Key to Increasing Wine Sales and Customer SatisfactionA new study from the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership shows that wine menu design may be more important to a restaurant's bottom line and customer satisfaction than the libation itself.Researchers Think Soot Can Help with the Energy TransitionFrancisco Robles-Hernández, UH professor of mechanical engineering technology and Luis Bernardo López-Sosa, professor of engineering for energy sustainability at UIIM, have demonstrated how soot, the byproduct of burned organic materials like biomass, carbon and hydrocarbons, can convert solar energy into heat.How it Works: The Protein that Stimulates Muscle Growth Using genetic approaches, UH researchers have demonstrated how a certain protein is involved in skeletal muscle growth. The findings open new avenues to develop drug targets for neuromuscular diseases and other pathological conditions. Specially Sourced Argon May Soon Whisper Secrets About Universe’s Dark MatterA nearly pure argon gas deposit in Colorado, undisturbed since Earth’s formation, may help physicists find answers to the universe’s biggest mysteries. UH joins an international team in the careful mining, purifying and transportation of the argon, which will be a key resource for a decade of work in Italy by the DarkSide 20k particle detector.University of Houston Joins Consortium to Enhance CybersecurityAs the nature of digital warfare evolves, the University of Houston has joined a consortium funded by the U.S. Department of Defense to launch a virtual institute that will recruit and train the next generation to combat cyber warfare, including cyber espionage and attacks on the electromagnetic spectrum. $1 Million Gessner Gift Supports UH Sales ProgramA $1 million gift from Andy and Barbara Gessner to the University of Houston will support the education of aspiring sales professionals at the Stephen Stagner Sales Excellence Institute within the C. T. Bauer College of Business. In recognition of the gift, the institute’s sales lab will be known as the Andy and Barbara Gessner Sales Lab. UH Blaffer Art Museum Showcases Work by Celebrated Houston Photographer Pam FrancisThe Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston is presenting the first museum survey exhibition of distinguished Houston-born artist and photographer Pam Francis (1954-2020). “Pam Francis: Photographs” is on view through April 26 in the Joanne Guest Wilson Gallery of the Museum. Collaborating to Conquer Loneliness Amid PandemicA collaboration between the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, the UH College of Nursing and the UH College of Medicine mitigates the pandemic’s unexpected consequences in Houston – loneliness - by connecting older people in the Houston area with UH students. New Algorithm Could Simplify Decisions for Ship Channel DredgingEvery ship channel has to be dredged. With high costs involved, a dredging project’s decision makers have to be on the money in their timing and logistics choices. A new algorithm presents decision makers with accurate context, comparisons and boots-on-the ground observations. Next Generation Leadership Academy Trains Undergrads in Public ServiceStarting next fall, the Next Generation Leadership Academy will guide undergraduates in channeling their practical actions and passion for public service into real-life social change. Development of leadership and professional skills is the focus of NextGen Academy, directed by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs. Applications accepted through June 1.Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Telemedicine Usage Persist During PandemicA new study led by the University of Houston College of Medicine finds racial and ethnic disparities in telemedicine usage and access to care persist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featured EventsView Full CalendarAcademic Calendar May 06 1:00 pm Diagrams: Materials and Methods Bringing together scholars and artists whose work engages the material history of the diagram, this panel explores the tension between abstraction and materiality at the heart of every diagrammatic practice. A series of object-focused case studies from the early modern period to the present will ground a collective discussion. Registration is required to attend. May 18 12:00 pm Public Art UHS Tour Join Public Art UHS intern, Jack Morillo on a tour themed to present selections from our diverse collection at the University of Houston. Tours are always free and open to the public! UH InitiativesThe University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation. UH has grown to service the city of Houston and beyond through our extensive educational offerings, partnerships with local businesses and contributions to the community. Explore more below about how we are cultivating the future through Energy, Health, Arts, and Athletics to create success for our students and alumni.HealthUH Health is the platform to integrate the university’s mission and values focused on identifying and responding to the economic, social and cultural issues affecting health in Houston, Texas, and beyond.ArtsUH Arts provide students the fuel to awaken the imagination and contribute real art to the real world. Read how students use their experiences and thoughts to ignite the imagination.AthleticsUH Athletics is driving sportsmanship to new levels by preparing student-athletes to be champions for life. Read about how student-athletes are achieving success in academics and athletics.EnergyUH Energy performs innovative research to address emerging needs in the hydrocarbons, renewables and sustainability energy sectors. Read about how UH energy fuels the industry.Student SuccessUH students have access to comprehensive higher education programs and countless resources providing the tools for success. Read about how students are thriving at the University of Houston.Third WardAs a good neighbor and university dedicated to civic engagement, we will partner and collaborate with the Third Ward to transform its schools, businesses, and healthcare resources. We celebrate the culture and history of our shared community.Population HealthUH Population Health is a first-of-its-kind university-wide initiative to build healthier communities and a stronger society by addressing the full range of factors that affect health. 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