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During the University of Houston's graduation ceremony, Kenneth Cole III attempted a backflip to celebrate his achievement, but the stunt didn't go as planned.

The BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by Grammy icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has donated $100,000 to the University of Houston Law Center's Criminal Justice Clinic. This transformative gift will fund a full-time director, expand student enrollment, and enhance outreach to underserved communities.

After a student was killed by a train while walking to school, nearby residents admitted knowing the railroad track's dangers, but a University of Houston historian argues the problems have been around longer than we might have thought.

A Houston restaurant is facing a lawsuit, accused of serving alcohol in excess to the driver found to be at-fault in a deadly 2023 crash in downtown.

A fraternity at the University of Houston has been suspended amid serious allegations of hazing and racial discrimination.

Sabina Muhammed, a 61-year-old woman from Harris County, has been arrested and charged with stalking and identity fraud for her long-term harassment of a former classmate from the University of Houston.

Ahead to President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House with GOP control of the House, the Senate, and a conservative majority on the Supreme Court. We’ll talk about any legal pushback over policies or appointments to key positions in his administration.

UH and Texas A&M square off

An online survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston shows which direction Harris County voters are leaning a little more than two weeks out from the 2024 elections.

The first-of-its-kind anti-fentanyl vaccine is one step closer to saving lives. This is a story our Zach Lashway broke in 2022. Doctor Colin Haile, an associate professor at University of Houston confirmed the shot is headed to clinical trials in early 2025.

After the pipeline fire in Deer Park, questions have been raised regarding the secureness of the pipeline area.

IJH beats Rice, 33-7, at home

It's been 23 years since the tragic day when on September 11, 2001. A remembrance event will be held at the University of Houston on Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the South Lawn of the Student Center, where there’s a steel beam from the Twin Towers.

Trill Tenders & Trill Burgers are now at UH’s TDECU Stadium! 🍔🐔 Proudly brought by Bun B and the Trill team, you can catch them starting Aug. 31 #GoCoogs #TrillTenders #TrillBurgers #UHFood

In light, of gun violence at Houston’s two biggest universities, KPRC 2 wants to know how you as a student feel about security.

Some students on the campus of University of Houston say they are looking over their shoulders now following an armed robbery at one of the dorms early this morning.

The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas.

The University of Houston’s Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies confirms Sunday the former director of the program, Dr. Tatcho Mindiola Jr. has died.

The University of Houston has selected Eddie Nuñez as their new Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director.

Wide receiver catches touchdown against Steelers

Jeffrey Louis competes in breaking at the Olympics on Saturday!

Some Texas lawmakers have signaled an appetite to tackle the state’s housing affordability crisis when they convene next year.

University of Houston VP Ramana Krishnamoorti and CEO Jason Wells indicate that the costs incurred will eventually be passed to customers, either through a future rate increase or a state bailout.

Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs.

Several students who attend both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting about METRO’s decision to halt the construction of the University Corridor.

Houston’s former city councilman and community leader Felix Fraga has died. He was 94.

As many people in the city mourn the loss, they're waiting to learn who's going to take her spot in Congress to explain the next steps of finding a new candidate.

The University of Houston Police Department has released surveillance footage that appears to show the moment when a controversial sculpture at the University of Houston was “beheaded” by a currently unidentified person around a week ago.

Saints defensive end healthy, ready for season

A vaccine that was developed at the University of Houston to prevent fentanyl deaths has been licensed by a new medical startup and will head for human clinical trials, according the the university.

The University of Houston announced the university is parting ways with athletic director Chris Pezman.

KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with scholarships in 2024.

Lineman auditions

The University of Houston joins other Texas colleges that have cracked down on recent campus protests.

Two studTwo students have been arrested at a protest at the University of Houston.ents have been arrested at a protest at the University of Houston.

Houston Police say a woman who was critically injured in a deadly crash that killed three former University of Houston football players in downtown Houston in November 2023 has died.

Food insecurity can happen to anyone, and the University of Houston is helping students combat the issue through its Cougar Cupboard.

As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming.

Honorable-mention All-Big 12 wide receiver exploring transfer portal

Best of luck, Jamal!🐾🏀🎉 #HoustonBasketball #UniversityofHouston #Coogs #JamalShead #NBADraft

NIL progression for Coogs

Over the offseason, senior Damian Dunn committed to the University of Houston through the transfer portal for moments like this, an opportunity to play in the NCAA tournament.

The school is dropping custom bobbleheads to commemorate their historic season!

After earning unanimous Consensus First-Team All-American status earlier this week, Shead was one of four finalists for the award.

As expected following a Big 12 regular season title and advancing to the Big 12 tournament final, the Cougars were chosen as the No. 1 seed in the South Region.

It’s ‘Match Week,’ which means medical students all over the country are finding out their future today.

If the Cougars don’t reach the Big 12 tournament final at all, it won’t be that big of a deal. On the contrary, it might be beneficial for their national title hopes.

Jamal Shead earns Big 12 honor and national recognition after leading Houston to wins over Iowa State and Baylor

Students want to reallocate funding for athletics to other student services, but university leaders rejected that recommendation. Regents on Wednesday sent both sides back to the negotiating table.

An epic road trip comes to life on stage in Houston thanks to director and TV actress Amelia Rico. Rico and Joy Germany, one of the show's performers joined us in studio to talk about "26 Miles".

The University of Houston announced Saturday that long-time Houston real estate developer and former chairman of the UH System Board of Regents Welcome Wilson Sr. has died.

KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with scholarships in 2024.

It's a fashion show with a purpose. Get a closer look at the event raising money for local scholarships.

Wide receiver getting healthier after good first season.

A gas leak near the TDECU Stadium blocked off several streets on the University of Houston campus Monday morning, according to campus officials.

Those last-second shots and breathtaking upsets that make the NCAA Tournament so great tend to get remembered the most by fans.

A new law dismantling the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion offices at publicly-funded universities and colleges will go into effect in 2024.

Willie Fritz has been selected to be the new head football coach at the University of Houston, UH announced on Sunday.

KPRC 2 reached out to several Houston-area colleges and universities to find out the resources they provide to students who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse in their relationships.

Inside the University of Houston nurse-managed clinic in downtown Houston, you can catch a glimpse of students and nurses caring for the underserved population.

A University of Houston student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and they are received treatment, the university announced on Tuesday.

A Taylor Swift-themed class offered at the University of Houston is said to be beyond your “Wildest Dreams.”

Families have released information about the memorials for Lauren Holliday and former NFL player D.J. Hayden, who died in a fatal crash along with four other people on Nov. 11.

An investigation is underway after three students from Yates High School were stabbed following an argument near the University of Houston Tuesday evening.

Officials have released new information about the death of a former University of Houston men’s basketball player Reggie Chaney.

The Houston Police Department has released the identities of all six people who were killed in a crash in downtown Houston Saturday, including three former University of Houston football players.

Hayden was a native of Missouri City and graduated from Elkins High School.

D.J. Hayden was one of six people killed in a crash in downtown Houston early Saturday morning.

After the release of her most recent song, Cobra, one Houston native has found herself trending again after she shed a unique light on what it means to use your public platform to share awareness about mental health.

KPRC 2 has been able to get to know the 18 Houston mayoral candidates who aspire to lead the city. Take a closer look at their platforms.

If approved, the new fund would provide tens of millions of dollars to the University of Houston, Texas Tech, Texas State University and University of North Texas.

According to a new poll by Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, 30 percent of likely voters say homelessness is one of the three most important problems facing Houston.

Catch up with Owen and Sofia on KPRC 2 News Today at 10AM on Wednesday, October 18.

A now-suspended lecturer at the University of Houston has been charged with possession of child pornography, court documents said.

In addition to the candidates who participated in our mayoral debate on Tuesday, KPRC 2 was able to talk with 10 more contenders who aspire to lead the city.

A former University of Houston - Downtown employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars in public money on personal purchases when she worked as an administrative assistant in the Division of Advancement and University Relations, records show.

In 2022, history was made inside a University of Houston lab where a team of scientists developed a vaccine that blocked fentanyl from entering the brain, which prevents overdose and death.

The University of Houston is holding a special ceremony on Monday to remember 9/11.

Who’s ready for some hockey, y’all? The University of Houston’s newest ice hockey club will play their first game on Friday against East Texas Baptist University.

Tank Dell shows ability in return game

Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to identify the importance of Hispanics in our community.

Texans add offensive lineman

Former University of Houston forward Reggie Chaney has died, according to a statement released by head men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson.

The historic first game is September 8th against East Texas Baptist University, find out how you can get tickets!

The announcement confronted students with the impact of a new law that will require all state-funded colleges and universities to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices.

The University of Houston ensemble will hit the stage Friday Night!

The Houston Coogs won their first exhibition game during their visit to the Land Down Under on Monday.

A recent survey from the University of Houston found residents within the city are mainly concerned with crime, flooding, and street conditions.

Coogs pitch in

To be, or not to be.

A recent poll from the University of Houston shows a tight race for Houston mayor with two clear front runners.

Coogs chow down at steak eating contest

A hidden Maya city was recently unearthed by experts at the National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping at University of Houston, according to a release.

Football season is around the corner and media day is here for University of Houston Coogs to participate in their first one as members of the Big 12.

A former deputy fire marshal with the University of Houston has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the death of a volunteer firefighter in Waller County.

University of Houston offensive tackle drawing interest from NFL.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard, a former University of Houston standout and Oakridge graduate, passes on lessons about football and life at his annual youth football and alumni camp.

Houston’s own Lizzo partnered with the University of Houston to create “Sasha Be Flooting Music Scholarship” to gift a young Black student from Houston $50,000 to study at the Moore School of Music.

Neighborhood apps make it easy to be plugged into your community by sending notifications on what is happening in your neighborhood or alerting you to an issue.