University of Houston

WHOSE BUCKET?!?! 🪣⁉️

THE COOGS HAVE TAKEN BACK THE BAYOU BUCKET! 🏆

How we feeling, Coogs?! 📣😸

23 years later, we continue to honor the memory of those who perished due to the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

This morning, members of the UH community paid their respects at the World Trade Center Memorial on campus. The steel beam from ground zero, now permanently housed on campus, serves as a reminder of the 2,997 lives lost and the unshakable resilience that emerged in the aftermath.

UH’s new, 41,000 sq. foot dining space is open for business! 🎉🍴

The RAD Center (short for Retail, Auxiliary and Dining Center) is built on the grounds of the former Student Center Satellite building. It’s a two-story building that features 400 guest seats, including outdoor patio seating on both floors, where you can enjoy views of the beautiful greenery on campus while you dine.

Inside, visitors will find several new dining options, including Absurd Bird (chicken tenders), Paper Lantern (Asian grill), The Burger Joint (hand-crafted burgers), The Nook Café (coffee, pastries and more) and The Taco Stand (authentic tacos, burritos and more).

Constructed using large, multilayered solid wood panels, the sustainable building brings life safety, wellness and sustainability benefits.

Learn more about the RAD Center: https://stories.uh.edu/2024-RAD-opening/index.html?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

BIG NEWS: The University of Houston has ascended 22 spots to rank No. 46 among public universities on the latest Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2025.

The annual list ranks the 500 schools that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt. The rankings are based on several key metrics, prioritizing outcomes that matter most to students and their families.

UH performed well in the Forbes ranking due in large part to the success of our students and the University’s efforts to breakdown socioeconomic disparities. UH students, regardless of their financial or family background, are graduating and starting successful careers.

More details here: https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2024/september/090524-forbes-top-colleges-list.php?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

We 🫶 our students!

Over 6,600 student tickets were claimed for today’s Houston Cougar Football season opener — that’s more than any game last season!

Football season is BACK! 🏈😼

Thank you to the Coogs who stepped up to make a difference at the Houston Food Bank today as part of Weeks of Welcome Day of Service! We’re proud to see our community giving back. ❤️

It’s a lovely day to be a Coog. ❤️‍🔥
..but it would be even better if it was 72º.

Brick by brick, this is OUR house. 😼🏟️

Amazing way to end the first week of the new semester! 🎇❤️🎆

Cage Rage 2024 was a night to remember! 🐾❤️

A new $44.2M grant awarded to Baylor College of Medicine and UH will fast-track the journey from research to patient care, transforming the future of health care. 🩺🫀

“This innovative hub will be a catalyst for groundbreaking discoveries and treatments that improve people’s quality of life. That’s what drives us at UH and we’re ecstatic to cofound a regional hub for change alongside Baylor.” -Renu Khator, President, University of Houston

Read more: https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2024/august/08232024-uh-bcm-grant.php?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

We had nearly 2,000 Coogs come to Glow Party last night at Student Center South! Thanks for bringing the party! 🎉⭐️

Check out these fresh, new Cougar dens! 🛏️🐾

New at UH, Melt Lab is the go-to spot to get a grilled cheese! 🥪

They have eight different sandwiches, all of which include a mini tomato soup and house pickle. Stop by and check it out right across from Shasta’s Cones & More in Student Center South.

Records are being broken at UH: More than 6,200 new freshmen are enrolled for the fall 2024 semester — a class 10% larger than any previously enrolled freshman class at UH.

Read more: https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2024/august/082024-largest-freshman-class-v2.php?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Eddie Nuñez has been named Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston.

Learn more about the new athletics director: https://www.uh.edu/news-events/stories/2024/august/08162024-new-athletic-director-eddie-nunez.php?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Welcome to Coogs’ house! 🐾🏡

Today, President Khator was joined by Coach Willie Fritz, Provost Diane Chase and VP of Student Affairs Paul Kittle to welcome our newest group of students as they moved into Cougar Village II. Good luck in your first year of college, Coogs! ❤️

With the invaluable guidance of nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis, UH’s Shaun Maswanganyi is competing in the Olympics for the second time.

Read more: https://stories.uh.edu/2024-olympics-track-maswanganyi/index.html?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Coog status: granted ✅

Celebrating 96 plays, 465 performances and over 1 million attendees! Join UH’s School of Theatre & Dance as we celebrate 50 years of the Houston Shakespeare Festival with two beloved plays by The Bard.

Read more: https://stories.uh.edu/2024-hsf-at-50/index.html?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Who’s ready for Houston Cougar Football?! 🏈🔴⚪️