‘More than just a small initiative’: UH, TSU students plea for METRO to reconsider shelving University Corridor project
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.
WATCH: Footage released of sculpture being ‘beheaded’ at the University of Houston
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.
‘Game changer’: Vaccine developed at University of Houston to end fentanyl overdoses headed for human clinical trials
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.
Domestic violence and college students: These Houston-area universities, schools provide resources for victims
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.
All 6 victims identified in downtown crash that killed 3 former UH football players: What police say happened
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.
UH psychology professor talks about mental health after release of Megan Thee Stallion’s latest song ‘Cobra’
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.
Former UH Downtown employee stole nearly $9K for Amazon purchases, rent, then doctored documents, records show
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.
‘We’ve made great progress’: UH scientists who created anti-fentanyl vaccine step closer to becoming FDA-approved
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.
UH Hobby School research highlights community importance, human trafficking in Houston, and more on Houston Newsmakers
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.
Colts linebacker Grant Stuard sets example during his youth football camp at UH: ‘I’m an effort guy. I’m a tenacity guy’
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 area doctor developed program aimed to help children in foster care sleep better
Many of the children looking for a place of comfort see an insurmountable deal of adversity. Securing placement for children in foster care is vital in disrupting poor behaviors or at least a restful night’s sleep.
UH College of Nursing renamed in honor of Alumnus who gifted $20M to program amid labor shortage in healthcare
In a news release, UH stated that the transformational money was provided by Andy Gessner and his wife Barbara to “help bolster the nursing workforce amid a significant labor shortage in the profession.”
GOING FOR GOLD: FBCA’s Brooks commits to Houston ahead of State Meet
Well, it’s official. FBCA is a metaphorical well-oiled machine that generates super-star talent. The latest in a long line of gifted competitors to punch their ticket to next-level is none other than Fort Bend Christian Track & Field product, Noah Brooks.
How Republicans’ threats to tenure and diversity might undercut their own efforts to advance Texas’ universities
Texas lawmakers are poised to create a new multibillion-dollar endowment to boost emerging research universities in national rankings. But faculty members say banning diversity offices and tenure would stymie those efforts.
Steelers corner, former UH standout William Jackson III supports fiancee in luxury spa in Cypress
Inside a luxury holistic spa that includes the latest massage and skin treatments, a wine bar, sauna, salt water therapy, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a retail store and other amenities, Pittsburgh Steelers veteran cornerback William Jackson III and his fiancee, Lebrina Johnson, are discussing their shared business venture.
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for leading officers on chase, killing 2 women after crashing into Uber in 2020, DA says
A man accused of crashing into an Uber vehicle and killing two women while leading police on a chase in northeast Houston in 2020 was found guilty of murder, Crime Stoppers announced.
University of Houston asked students to wear neon vests after police drew weapon on a Black student
The university distributed vests to theater students after an officer drew a gun on a Black student rehearsing a violent scene last year. Officials walked back the requirement amid recent student criticism.
The XFL Season Opener is Feb 18 Why You Need to Be at the Game
The Houston Roughnecks play an awesome game of football and you can help the team bring it to their 2023 season opener on February 18 by helping to pack the stands. To get an idea of how much fun the first game of the season is going to be, Houston Life's Melanie Camp headed to University of Houston's TDECU Stadium to catch up with Houston Roughnecks Cornerback Alexander Myres and WR coach Payton Pardee. Fun fact, Pardee is the grandson of legendary Houston football coach Jack Pardee! Watch the video above.
Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M among growing number of universities to block access to TikTok from WiFi networks
Several Houston area universities are joining the growing list of higher education institutes who are either limiting or fully restricting students, staff, and visitors from using Tik-Tok through its campus WiFi network.
Brothers in Arms: Legendary quarterbacks unite for education at Houston Sports Awards
Legendary University of Houston quarterback Andre Ware reveals the personal connection that led Warren Moon, Vince Young, and him, to set up a scholarship fund for student-athletes raised in a single-parent environment.