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UH Student-Produced Telenovelas Premiere, Inform Hispanics on Alzheimer’s Risk
Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer's compared to non-Hispanic whites, yet represent only 1% of clinical trials. Telenovelas, or Spanish language soap operas, were identified as an effective medium to educate the community.
Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic
A breakthrough discovery at the University of Houston could have major implications for the nation’s opioid epidemic by becoming a relapse prevention vaccine for people trying to quit using opioids.
International Education Week Celebrating Global Coogs Nov. 14 - 18
UH will celebrate its role supporting students’ development as global citizens during International Education Week (IEW). A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, IEW provides UH and universities across the nation an opportunity to showcase programs and initiatives that drive cultural awareness and support global learning opportunities.
UH Health Opens New Family Care Center
The UH Health Family Care Center, a new on-campus health clinic that provides affordable, comprehensive and integrated primary care and mental health services to the University of Houston community and surrounding neighborhoods, is now open and accepting new patients.
UH Project 'Deliberation Testbed' Focused on Facilitating Civil Communications in Turbulent Political Landscape
UH students are ready to facilitate productive political conversations as part of a high impact co-curricular project led by political science professor Ryan Kennedy.
Architecture Professor Susan Rogers Celebrated for Community Contributions
Susan Rogers earned the American Institute of Architects Houston Civic Vision Award. This honor is annually presented to city visionaries who are committed to enhancing Houstonians’ quality of life.
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