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đź“ŁMark your calendars Coogs! The UH Housing Fair will be happening on Wednesday 10/15 @ 11am-2pm at Student Center Plaza....
10/03/2025

📣Mark your calendars Coogs! The UH Housing Fair will be happening on Wednesday 10/15 @ 11am-2pm at Student Center Plaza. There will be free food, free merch and raffle prizes!🍂

Early voting for the special election runs from Oct. 20-31. Students can find their nearest polling place by visiting ha...
10/02/2025

Early voting for the special election runs from Oct. 20-31.

Students can find their nearest polling place by visiting harrisvotes.com.

“We are really proud of the guys and super job to the coaches for staying level-headed,” coach Willie Fritz said. “It wa...
09/30/2025

“We are really proud of the guys and super job to the coaches for staying level-headed,” coach Willie Fritz said. “It was a hard win. We didn’t play real good in the first half offensively, but we started putting it together in the fourth quarter when we needed it.”

The University advanced six spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, now placing No. 68 among public univers...
09/29/2025

The University advanced six spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, now placing No. 68 among public universities and No. 132 overall.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, UH students are finding that studying abroad offers more than just tra...
09/26/2025

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, UH students are finding that studying abroad offers more than just travel; it’s a chance to gain cultural awareness, challenge assumptions and grow personally.

A 1,800-mile trip, a 55-year gap and an undefeated record on the line, Houston football heads to Oregon State with momen...
09/26/2025

A 1,800-mile trip, a 55-year gap and an undefeated record on the line, Houston football heads to Oregon State with momentum and motivation.

Houston football is set to face off against the Oregon State Beavers this Friday, and coach Willie Fritz has his team focused on taking care of business.

Campus lighting is supposed to bring safety and security. The Board of Regents approved the acceleration of the Lighting...
09/25/2025

Campus lighting is supposed to bring safety and security. The Board of Regents approved the acceleration of the Lighting Project, but it took years to get to this point. We deserve to feel safe and not worry about our livelihood.

Your grief is valid. We are navigating scary times and it is imperative to your mental health that you show kindness and...
09/25/2025

Your grief is valid. We are navigating scary times and it is imperative to your mental health that you show kindness and grace not only to others, but to yourself.

While the University provides counseling through Counseling And Psychological Services, finding personal outlets for grief and support can be grounding. Journaling, art, or simply spending time outdoors can create space to reflect.

As a senior, Torres-Rivera has broken all her previous career bests, appearing in every set so far for the Cougars, and ...
09/25/2025

As a senior, Torres-Rivera has broken all her previous career bests, appearing in every set so far for the Cougars, and is on track to surpass her previous total of 75 sets played from 2024.

Monday, Sept. 22, the UH community gathered together at Lynn Eusan Park to remember Jade “Sage” McKissic. The vigil was ...
09/23/2025

Monday, Sept. 22, the UH community gathered together at Lynn Eusan Park to remember Jade “Sage” McKissic. 

The vigil was organized by Meditation Monday UH, where McKissic served as the Social Media Chair.

To commemorate her life, the organizers distributed green balloons and encouraged everyone to write a message for McKissic. A prayer was recited, and the balloons were later released into the sky.

Somos UH and the Residential Halls Association hosted “Los Coogs” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to celebrate the Hispanic Heri...
09/22/2025

Somos UH and the Residential Halls Association hosted “Los Coogs” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage month.

Somos UH is the University’s first Hispanic Student Union that fosters an inclusive space for Latino students and students of all other backgrounds. The event aimed to highlight UH’s status as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a designation celebrated at colleges and universities across the country.

This morning, the Houston Police Department told The Cougar that the missing UH student was found deceased. They did not...
09/18/2025

This morning, the Houston Police Department told The Cougar that the missing UH student was found deceased. They did not cite a cause of death.

During these difficult times, The Cougar urges the community to support each other, reach out to loved ones or Counseling and Psychological Services.

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