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“We want to get touchdowns instead of field goals. We do a lot of competition against each other and really dive into wh...
08/30/2025

“We want to get touchdowns instead of field goals. We do a lot of competition against each other and really dive into what the team does in the red zone,” Fritz said. “We try different tactics like making them play left-handed.”

Starting college is an exciting but expensive transition. From dorm essentials to tech gear, it can all become very cost...
08/29/2025

Starting college is an exciting but expensive transition. From dorm essentials to tech gear, it can all become very costly. Thankfully, many brands and retail stores offer student discounts with a valid school ID or student email.

Here’s a guide to save money on college essentials students might need.

Students can see updates on the University’s Centennial Project Notifications website.
08/29/2025

Students can see updates on the University’s Centennial Project Notifications website.

Houston is a big city, and as any other large city it has varying safety levels. Students should walk in well-lit and bu...
08/28/2025

Houston is a big city, and as any other large city it has varying safety levels. Students should walk in well-lit and busy areas during the night and inform someone of their whereabouts.

UH sits in a time where students feel ignored, helpless and overwhelmed not only by things happening locally, but nation...
08/28/2025

UH sits in a time where students feel ignored, helpless and overwhelmed not only by things happening locally, but nationally as well. This is when a student government association is supposed to be called to action. However, people have not heard a word.

First football game of the seasonUH Cougars will kick off their first game of the season on home ground against Stephen ...
08/27/2025

First football game of the season

UH Cougars will kick off their first game of the season on home ground against Stephen F. Austin at the TDECU stadium.

The game will begin at 7 p.m. on Aug. 28. Before the game, students can enjoy the tailgate experience at various Greek life tents.

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources al...
08/27/2025

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” Luhn said. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

“I know there are a lot of issues facing higher education these days,” Cornyn said. “We don’t want to jeopardize Texas’ ...
08/26/2025

“I know there are a lot of issues facing higher education these days,” Cornyn said. “We don’t want to jeopardize Texas’ leadership when it comes to the incredible research that’s being done at our colleges and universities. That would be like shooting ourselves in the foot.”

The Get Involved website is a doorway to opportunities found at UH where you can create the best college memories, and t...
08/26/2025

The Get Involved website is a doorway to opportunities found at UH where you can create the best college memories, and the best part, if you don’t find something that piques your interest, you can always start your own.

All of these departments aim to provide the best experience for students at UH, and knowing they exist is the best way t...
08/26/2025

All of these departments aim to provide the best experience for students at UH, and knowing they exist is the best way to make the most out of these services.

That gut feeling or intuition that UH held my future was not wrong. Applying to this school was one of the best decision...
08/25/2025

That gut feeling or intuition that UH held my future was not wrong. Applying to this school was one of the best decisions I have made in my 20 years of life. I have met inspiring people and had experiences that my 17-year-old self would never have believed.

Once a Coog, Always a Coog!
08/25/2025

Once a Coog, Always a Coog!

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