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April 8, 2026

UH Engineer Exposes Structural Weakness Driving Lithium-ion Battery Failure

A University of Houston engineer has found that lithium dendrites—hazardous growths inside lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles—are unexpectedly strong and brittle, signaling a need to rethink future battery design.

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April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.

April 14, 2026

UH Engineers Offer Roadmap to Close the ‘Human Error’ Gap in Offshore Crane Safety

A University of Houston professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology is spearheading an effort to redefine offshore safety, releasing a new roadmap designed to identify and close critical gaps in international crane operations.

April 9, 2026

University of Houston Advances Quantum Initiative

As part of its Quantum Initiative, the University of Houston convened global industry leader IonQ, national laboratory partners and energy executives for the symposium, “Powering the Future: Quantum Technologies in the Energy Economy,” advancing its efforts to align research, talent and industry collaboration in quantum technologies.

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April 23, 2026

University of Houston, DHR Health Break Ground on New Medical Research and Education Hub

The future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley moved forward as the University of Houston and DHR Health broke ground on a new medical research and education center — a milestone investment that will expand health education programs and improve access to care in one of Texas’ most rapidly growing and high-demand regions.

April 23, 2026

University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge–Awarded Project

The Gulf Offshore Research Institute and its partners, including the University of Houston, have been awarded $20 million through the Gulf Futures Challenge to advance an initiative that will transform inactive offshore platforms into productive hubs for advanced energy technologies, mineral recovery and aquaculture.

April 21, 2026

Bites & Sights: Bauer College Wolff Center Students Serve Up Smiles at Wolffest

The lively three-day food festival lit up Butler Plaza with colorful tents and cheer from the UH community who came out to enjoy good food, connect with friends and support the students in the No. 1 ranked Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship.

April 21, 2026

UH’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Expands Clerkship Opportunities for Students

The University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine is expanding clinical training opportunities through a new partnership with Memorial Hermann, the latest sign of the college’s rapid growth, rising reputation and increasing impact across Texas health systems.

April 20, 2026

University of Houston Psychologist Reveals How Distraction Breaks Memory

Why is it so easy to remember the lyrics to an old song — but so hard to recall something you just heard or read seconds ago? A University of Houston professor examines how the brain briefly stabilizes new information and why switching tasks too quickly can make it vanish.

April 16, 2026

Voluntarily Disclosing Incarceration May Help Job Prospects, University of Houston Study Shows

New research led by the University of Houston suggests that formerly incarcerated people are more likely to receive job search assistance if they voluntarily disclose their past while highlighting accomplishments earned during their sentence.

Around Campus

April 22, 2026

Roysam Receives 2026 ECEDHA Award for Leadership and Service

April 19, 2026

Faculty, Fellow and Student Leaders Capture National Accolades at American Pharmacists Association

April 17, 2026

Finance Faculty Explore How Media Impacts Banking Decisions

April 15, 2026

UH Renews Campus Travel Management Partnership, Offers Discounted Hotel Rates for Visitors

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Thursday, April 23  5 - 7 p.m.  A Conversation with Mary Miss   

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Atrium
Thursday, April 23  6:30 p.m. Yale L. Rosenberg Memorial Lecture: Michael Roth  

John M. O’Quinn Law Building
Danny M. Sheena Courtroom
Thursday, April 23  7:30 - 9 p.m. Jazz Orchestra Concert  

Moores Opera House
Friday, April 24 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pampering With a Twist  

Student Center North Lawn
Friday, April 24 1 - 2 p.m. The Future of Higher Education  

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