Major Applewhite Named Houston Head Coach

The leader of the #HTownTakeover’s offense the past two years, Major Applewhite has been named the 14th head coach of the University of Houston Football program Houston Vice President for Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced Friday.

UH Names New Vice President for Research

Amr Elnashai, dean of engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, will become the next vice chancellor/vice president for research and technology transfer at the University of Houston and the University of Houston System.

If You See Something, Say Something

The Department of Homeland Security’s “If You see Something, Say Something” national campaign strives to raise public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.

Noted Architect Thom Mayne Leads Study of Houston’s Future

A collaboration between Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne and the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design at the University of Houston focused on the unique problems the city will face in the future, including the reinvention of the current energy infrastructure, changing real estate and density, and the ways in which the city’s lack of zoning can generate new ideas.

UH System Names Finalist for UHD Presidency

Juan Sanchez Muñoz has been named the sole finalist for the presidency of University of Houston-Downtown (UHD).

Richard Walker Elected to APLU Student Affairs Executive Committee

Richard Walker, VC/VP for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, has been elected to serve on the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Council on Student Affairs (CSA) Executive Committee.

People Power: Technology Allows Smartphone-based Water Testing

Ever wondered what’s in the neighborhood pond? Technology developed by researchers at the University of Houston will allow you to test for waterborne pathogens by using your smartphone.

Dec 14 12pm

Gallery Talk + Lunch

Gain insights and find new questions about the exhibition. After the talk, we invite you to keep the conversations going over lunch, which is on us! 

Dec 15 2pm

College Convocation Ceremonies

Families and friends are encouraged to attend. Ceremonies are scheduled December 15 & 16 at various locations and times.

Dec 17 10am

Analia Saban Exhibition

Take a tour of the exhibition and discover what constitutes a painting, a sculpture, a drawing or a photograph? On exhibit through March 18, 2017.

Dec 17 2:30pm

UH to Play in the Las Vegas Bowl

The #HTownTakeover play in the Las Vegas Bowl against San Diego State.

Dec 17 4pm

Men's Basketball vs UT Rio Grande

Cheer on the Coogs as they play UT Rio Grande.

Dec 28 7pm

Women's Basketball vs Alcorn State

Cheer on the Coogs as they play Alcorn State.