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• UH Hosts Community Conversation on Mental Health in the Face of Extreme Weather Events

  July 24, 2025

  UH Hosts Community Conversation on Mental Health in the Face of Extreme Weather Events

  The ̽����Ƶ’s Humana Institute brought together academic experts, health care professionals, elected officials and community leaders to discuss the long-term mental health impacts of recurring natural disasters – and how Houston can better prepare, respond and recover.

  • Health and Medicine
• Harris County Voters Split on County’s Top Problems, Solutions

  July 23, 2025

  Harris County Voters Split on County’s Top Problems, Solutions

  New research from the ̽����Ƶ’s Hobby School of Public Affairs suggests Harris County voters are pessimistic about the state of their neighborhoods and the county at large, citing concerns about crime, poorly maintained streets, flooding and the high cost of housing.

  • Policy, Law and Government
• ̽����Ƶ First in Texas to Implement ‘Academic Fresh Start’ Revisions

  July 22, 2025

  ̽����Ƶ First in Texas to Implement ‘Academic Fresh Start’ Revisions

  The ̽����Ƶ is the first public higher education institution in Texas to implement a major revision to the state’s Academic Fresh Start law, giving more students the opportunity to earn a college degree.

  • University and Campus
• UH Researchers to Develop AI to Aid in Emergency Food Distribution

  July 21, 2025

  UH Researchers to Develop AI to Aid in Emergency Food Distribution

  ̽����Ƶ researchers will utilize artificial intelligence to develop an online resource for food pantries, aiming to streamline stakeholder collaboration and distribute resources to families in need.

  • Research
• ̽����Ƶ Advances to Semifinals in National Science Foundation Competition

  July 18, 2025

  ̽����Ƶ Advances to Semifinals in National Science Foundation Competition

  The ̽����Ƶ is one step closer to winning a $15 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation.

  • Science, Energy and Innovation

• July 17, 2025

  When the Texas heat is blazing, the last thing you want to do is walk outside and break a sweat. But if you’re still craving the feeling of a nice stroll — something inspiring, colorful and a little cooler — head to the ̽����Ƶ’s Student Centers for an indoor art walk.

  • University and Campus