The University of Houston has earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious national designation recognizing institutions that demonstrate deep, sustained commitment to partnering with their communities to create positive impact through teaching, research and service.
Maksud Rahman, a University of Houston assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has developed a way to turn bacterial cellulose — a biodegradable material — into a multifunctional material with the potential to replace plastic.
Broadway legend Tommy Tune’s larger-than-life legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey — a remarkable new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry and imagination of a show business icon.
Lee College joins the region’s largest institutions of higher education as they work in tandem to create seamless college-to-university transfer pathways and academic maps that guide students through their chosen majors.
During UH’s annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Nov. 21, a dozen Coogs delivered succinct yet detailed research presentations using only a single slide. Presented by UH’s Graduate School, the event provides students with a unique opportunity to further develop their talents as communicators, presenters and scholars.