The World is Watching: University of Houston Surges to No. 52 in Worldwide Global Visibility
August 18, 2026
The University of Houston has undeniably captured the world’s attention, soaring 15 spots to No. 52 in the 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings. Evaluated against more than 1,200 universities across 193 UN-recognized countries, this ascent reflects a simple fact: people are hearing about the University of Houston, seeing its impact and intentionally seeking out more information about its groundbreaking work.
Student Spotlight: Debasmita Halder
August 5, 2026
Debasmita Halder is a Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering at the University of Houston, specializing in zeolite synthesis, catalyst design, defect engineering, and carbon dioxide capture. Her research addresses the growing need for efficient and scalable carbon-capture materials.
CEE’s Hoskere Earns CAREER Award to Advance AI Co-Engineering for Resilient Civil Infrastructure
July 31, 2026
Vedhus Hoskere, the Kaspar J. Willam Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston, has received a five-year, nearly half-million-dollar Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop new ways for engineers and artificial intelligence to collaborate in the design and assessment of resilient civil infrastructure systems.