Office of the Provost

News & Communications

The following are the latest UH news items, as well as features and communications from the Office of the Provost.

Latest from the UH Newsroom

May 21, 2026

Houston Area Grows Increasingly Pessimistic About City, State and National Direction, UH Survey Finds

A new University of Houston survey shows that between April 2025 and April 2026, the percentage of Greater Houston residents who believe the U.S. is heading in the "right direction" plummeted from 33% to just 21%.

May 20, 2026

New AI-Powered Robots Could Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults

At the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design, the Empathetic Lifespan AI & Robotics for Aging (ELARA) Lab seeks to bridge the generational technology gap, exploring how adaptive AI, companion robots and empathetic design are transforming how adults, people with disabilities, families and care teams interact with modern technology.

May 19, 2026

Axiom Space Names University of Houston to Global Research Alliance

The University of Houston was one of 26 institutions across four continents officially welcomed into Axiom Space’s University Alliance — another milestone in UH’s expanding role in shaping human spaceflight and exploration.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

May 13, 2026

Provost's Message - Commencement Week

The time has arrived. Spring Commencement is this week, and I look forward to seeing many of you at this week’s ceremonies.

May 12, 2026

Campus Kudos - May 2026

Campus Kudos spotlights recent awards and distinctions earned by University of Houston faculty and students. These include memberships into professional societies, international honors, competitive fellowships and other accolades.

May 11, 2026

Provost's Academic Outlook Spotlights UH's Achievments, Aspirations

The Provost’s Academic Outlook was presented in April and provided faculty with updates on faculty excellence, student success, University goals, and what lies ahead for UH.

Provost Profiles

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