University of Houston gets two new mascots complementary of the Houston Zoo

A pair of cougar cubs found alone by a rancher in Washington have settled into their new home in Texas, the Houston Zoo said. Named Shasta VII and Louie, the two male cougars were found orphaned at four weeks old, and were likely not to survive if left on their own, the zoo said.

TRACER project in Houston helps understand how air quality impacts thunderstorms

FOX 26 Meteorologist Lena Maria Arango got an up-close look at the TRACER research project in southeast Texas that studies the role air quality plays in how thunderstorms develop.

Texans seem divided on how to keep schools safe, survey finds

Researchers at UH and TSU showed that 76 percent of participants support increasing mental health access for students. Meanwhile, almost half believe having armed teachers will make schools safer.

University of Houston Cougars complete comeback in 3OT fashion

The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.

UH professor develops process to extract lithium from shale oil wastewater

As a growing number of electric vehicles hit the road, the challenge of building all those batteries is dependent on resources from far-flung parts of the world.

University of Houston highlighting city’s resilience during Hurricane Harvey

Through an online archive of firsthand accounts from survivors, witnesses, and first responders, viewers can learn how different communities were affected, and how people stepped up to assist their neighbors.

UH student charged after starting fire at University Lofts

A UH student has been arrested and charged with arson after he intentionally started a fire at University Lofts.

SCOTUS votes to rein regulatory powers by Environmental Protection Agency

Another major decision by the nation's highest court - this one with a potentially powerful impact on both the battle against climate change and Houston’s biggest industry.

Women of color most affected by abortion reversal

With the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, wealth could now largely determine who can get an abortion.

University of Houston to join Big 12 in July 2023

The University of Houston is leaving the American Athletic Conference to join the Big 12! That means the Cougars are going to be playing other Texas teams they have not before like Texas Tech and TCU.

4 Texas universities ranked among most sought-after in the US: report

If you don't know, now you do: Texas is home to four of the 20 most sought-after universities in the U.S., according to a recent report.

UH medical school named after Tilman J. Fertitta family following legacy-defining $50 million gift

UH says the pledge looks to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care across the city and state, so in honor of this legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

UH honoring nurses, encouraging aspiring students for National Nurses Week

It's National Nurses' Week, a time to appreciate those who are on the front lines of healthcare every single day, and who put themselves at risk to help us all get through a global pandemic.

Filming begins at UH to spread Alzheimer's awareness to Hispanic community

Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.

Sweet 16: Duke beats Texas Tech, advances to Elite 8 in Coach K’s final season

Duke advanced to the Elite 8 after beating Texas Tech Thursday night. Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski keeps telling anyone who will listen, “It’s not the coaching.”

Houston knocks out 1-seed Arizona, headed to Elite 8

Jamal Shead scored a career-high 21 points and Houston led throughout in a 72-60 victory over top-seeded Arizona on Thursday night, moving the Cougars within one win of a second straight Final Four.

UH launches program to solve root of health issues in the U.S.

The pandemic put a spotlight on health outcomes and the many different community approaches or levels of access to health resources. It became clear that some groups had fewer resources or more health struggles. The University of Houston is creating a program that will focus on developing proven solutions.