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Interview with Prof. Sapna Kumar on Her Decision to Seek Employment Outside of Texas

A former University of Houston law professor speaks out about the effects of policies weakening tenure

Reason · Aug 16, 2023

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023

Steelers showing interest in Houston EDGE D’Anthony Jones

D'Athony Jones is a tweener from the University of Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2023

An Abolitionist Gets Canned for Upholding the Values of Social Work

A former dean of the University of Houston Graduate College was let go after coming out as an advocate for reforming the police and foster care systems.

Texas Observer · Feb 10, 2023

Texas scientists create fentanyl vaccine to combat opioid epidemic

To combat the fentanyl epidemic in the United States, researchers at the University of Houston have created a fentanyl vaccine that could help prevent overdoses. They aim to test the vaccine in a human trial within the next year.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Texas veterans vow to protect the state’s hemp market as one state lawmaker hopes to crack down

The new delta-8 hemp products, which are widely available, can produce a high similar to marijuana’s. State Sen. Charles Perry said he and his peers never intended for such products to reach the market.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6, 2023

For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old wounds

Severe weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 3, 2023

82% of Texans support legalizing medical marijuana, new poll finds

AUSTIN, Texas — Medical marijuana should be legal in Texas, a majority of Texans believe, according to a poll released Thursday by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Most Texans want ‘content ratings’ on school library books and diverse classes, poll finds

DALLAS — The majority of Texans want a “content rating” – similar to what’s used for movies – on books sold to public schools to help establish what is appropriate for children, according to a new poll from the University of Houston.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

College pushes vests over cop incident

The university distributed vests to students last year but walked back on the requirement amid recent criticism

Salon · Feb 1, 2023