Arts & Humanities

For UH students, the FIFA World Cup 2026 became more than a global sporting event. This monumental event in their own backyard provided students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure competitive internships and shape their future careers.

The University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has received two generous estate gifts totaling $2.8 million — transformational contributions that will further elevate the University’s arts education, strengthen its connection to Houston’s cultural ecosystem and expand meaningful professional opportunities for students and faculty.

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.