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UH fans traveling for Cincinnati football game should check out Oktoberfest!
Read full article: UH fans traveling for Cincinnati football game should check out Oktoberfest!This Saturday, the Houston Cougars will be kicking off play in the Big 12 Conference with a road trip to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Regardless of how the game turns out, UH fans will have an extra incentive to make the trek to support the Coogs this weekend: Oktoberfest!
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell confident heading into season: ‘Be proud of yourself, but you’re on a mission right now.’
Read full article: Texans wide receiver Tank Dell confident heading into season: ‘Be proud of yourself, but you’re on a mission right now.’Texans wide receiver can't wait to play in a real game Sunday against Colts
New episode of ‘Mic’d Up with McIlvoy’ features University of Houston’s new coach
Read full article: New episode of ‘Mic’d Up with McIlvoy’ features University of Houston’s new coachOn Thursday’s episode of Mic’d Up with McIlvoy, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy will be sitting down with University of Houston Head Football Coach Willie Fritz as he prepares for his first season coaching the Cougars.
‘More than just a small initiative’: UH, TSU students plea for METRO to reconsider shelving University Corridor project
Read full article: ‘More than just a small initiative’: UH, TSU students plea for METRO to reconsider shelving University Corridor projectSeveral students who attend both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting about METRO’s decision to halt the construction of the University Corridor.
WATCH: Footage released of sculpture being ‘beheaded’ at the University of Houston
Read full article: WATCH: Footage released of sculpture being ‘beheaded’ at the University of HoustonThe University of Houston Police Department has released surveillance footage that appears to show the moment when a controversial sculpture at the University of Houston was “beheaded” by a currently unidentified person around a week ago.
Case Keenum on how Stefon Diggs ‘hasn’t lost a step,’ a ‘hungry’ C.J. Stroud, Texans’ pursuit of ‘confetti falling down’
Read full article: Case Keenum on how Stefon Diggs ‘hasn’t lost a step,’ a ‘hungry’ C.J. Stroud, Texans’ pursuit of ‘confetti falling down’Veteran quarterback holds second annual youth football camp
Protests ensue at jail after 2 students arrested at UH pro-Palestinian encampment
Read full article: Protests ensue at jail after 2 students arrested at UH pro-Palestinian encampmentTwo studTwo students have been arrested at a protest at the University of Houston.ents have been arrested at a protest at the University of Houston.
UH All-American left tackle Patrick Paul: ‘I think I’m going to go late first round, I think I’m one of the top 32′
Read full article: UH All-American left tackle Patrick Paul: ‘I think I’m going to go late first round, I think I’m one of the top 32′Offensive tackle making a big impression at NFL scouting combine
Heading to Dallas for UH-Duke? Here’s 5 things to do while you’re in town!
Read full article: Heading to Dallas for UH-Duke? Here’s 5 things to do while you’re in town!With the first weekend of March Madness now in the rearview mirror, the top-seeded Cougars are still alive and looking for another win against Duke.
UH’s Jamal Shead finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Read full article: UH’s Jamal Shead finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the YearPostseason recognition continues to pour in for University of Houston senior point guard Jamal Shead as he has been named a Finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. The official announcement was made Thursday morning.
New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges goes into effect in 2024: What to know
Read full article: New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges goes into effect in 2024: What to knowA new law dismantling the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion offices at publicly-funded universities and colleges will go into effect in 2024.
Are you ready for it, Coogs? Taylor Swift-themed class to be offered at University of Houston
Read full article: Are you ready for it, Coogs? Taylor Swift-themed class to be offered at University of HoustonA Taylor Swift-themed class offered at the University of Houston is said to be beyond your “Wildest Dreams.”
Here’s how loved ones plan to honor former UH players, woman killed in tragic downtown Houston crash
Read full article: Here’s how loved ones plan to honor former UH players, woman killed in tragic downtown Houston crashFamilies have released information about the memorials for Lauren Holliday and former NFL player D.J. Hayden, who died in a fatal crash along with four other people on Nov. 11.
‘I hold myself to a high standard’: Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell’s role to expand with Noah Brown on IR
Read full article: ‘I hold myself to a high standard’: Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell’s role to expand with Noah Brown on IRTank Dell delivered a solid debut against the Baltimore Ravens, but that’s likely only a preview of the role and potential impact from the Texans’ talented rookie wide receiver.
Hockey returns to H-Town: UH Ice Hockey Club drops the puck Friday night against East Texas Baptist
Read full article: Hockey returns to H-Town: UH Ice Hockey Club drops the puck Friday night against East Texas BaptistWho’s ready for some hockey, y’all? The University of Houston’s newest ice hockey club will play their first game on Friday against East Texas Baptist University.
Cougars set TDECU Stadium season ticket record
Read full article: Cougars set TDECU Stadium season ticket recordUniversity of Houston Athletics has set a TDECU Stadium record, surpassing 23,500 football season tickets including 6,000 new paid season tickets ahead of the Cougars’ inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference, the department announced Monday.
‘Some people are frustrated’: UH co-chair for Agnes Hall says counseling fees for students will now be waived
Read full article: ‘Some people are frustrated’: UH co-chair for Agnes Hall says counseling fees for students will now be waivedSince 2017, according to UH administrators, three students have jumped to their deaths at Agnes Arnold Hall. Two of those incidents happened this year.
‘Your story is not over’: Mom of UH senior point guard Marcus Sasser talks childhood, basketball, and comeback ahead of Sweet 16 matchup
Read full article: ‘Your story is not over’: Mom of UH senior point guard Marcus Sasser talks childhood, basketball, and comeback ahead of Sweet 16 matchupFor the fourth straight season, the University of Houston Men’s Basketball Team will play in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.
2nd student dies from suicide within past 2 months at University of Houston
Read full article: 2nd student dies from suicide within past 2 months at University of HoustonTragedy has struck the University of Houston again. For the second time this semester, a student has died on campus in the same building.
After a wave of teen fentanyl overdoses, a Texas community grapples with shock and anger at the epidemic’s toll
Read full article: After a wave of teen fentanyl overdoses, a Texas community grapples with shock and anger at the epidemic’s tollA rash of overdoses has brought shock and anger to families in Carrollton and become a sobering reminder of how rampantly fentanyl has made its way to young people in recent years.
Selection Sunday: UH men’s basketball team retains No. 1 seed in March Madness; see how players reacted
Read full article: Selection Sunday: UH men’s basketball team retains No. 1 seed in March Madness; see how players reactedThe Coogs retained their No. 1 spot despite their lose to Memphis in the AAC championship.
Meet UH’s new robotic restaurant server ‘SERVI’
Read full article: Meet UH’s new robotic restaurant server ‘SERVI’When you think of being served at a restaurant, your server may be a person, but in this case, you could be served by a robot! Derrick Shore caught up with Dr. Dennis Reynolds, Dean of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality leadership at University of Houston, to talk about the newest addition to their hospitality team at Eric’s Restaurant, at the U of H Hilton.
UH offensive tackle Patrick Paul looks forward to Friday’s bowl game, explains decision to remain in school, not declare for NFL draft
Read full article: UH offensive tackle Patrick Paul looks forward to Friday’s bowl game, explains decision to remain in school, not declare for NFL draftUniversity of Houston left offensive tackle Patrick Paul expressed confidence in his decision to return to school for next season and not declare early for the NFL draft.
Meet ‘Servi’: University of Houston Hilton College rolls out 1st restaurant-based food service robot in Houston
Read full article: Meet ‘Servi’: University of Houston Hilton College rolls out 1st restaurant-based food service robot in HoustonAs dean of the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Dennis Reynolds is constantly looking for the newest technologies and innovations to keep his program front and center on the world hospitality stage. His latest find is a state-of-the-art food service robot called “Servi,” now on duty in Eric’s Restaurant at the Hilton University of Houston.
New TSU, UH poll examines ‘Texas trends’ on gun safety reforms
Read full article: New TSU, UH poll examines ‘Texas trends’ on gun safety reformsA new survey of Texans by Texas Southern University and the University of Houston appears to show support across the political divide for support for tightening controls on guns and gun ownership.
Popular University of Houston student-run coffeeshop Cougar Grounds moves into bigger space
Read full article: Popular University of Houston student-run coffeeshop Cougar Grounds moves into bigger spaceThe student-run shop has a hip vibe that perfectly fits the quality and originality of its menu and service.
Boeing partners with UH Clear Lake to hire students
Read full article: Boeing partners with UH Clear Lake to hire studentsUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake is one of only four universities in the country selected by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to participate in design and engineering projects. The university and multinational company signed a contract enabling Boeing to offer engineering students entry-level employment experience and internships that support multiple projects.
FIRST ON 2: Bond set at $100K for student charged with arson after starting fire ‘because he wanted to’ at UH lofts, court docs say
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: Bond set at $100K for student charged with arson after starting fire ‘because he wanted to’ at UH lofts, court docs sayA student from the University of Houston has been arrested for arson after intentionally starting a fire, prompting evacuations from university lofts Monday night, Captain Bret Collier with the UH Police Department said.
UH Athletics receives $10M pledge from anonymous donor for new Football Development Center
Read full article: UH Athletics receives $10M pledge from anonymous donor for new Football Development CenterThe University of Houston Athletics Department has received an anonymous $10 million pledge to support its planned state-of-the-art Football Development Center (FDC). The gift is part of Houston Rise, the newly launched $150 million fundraising campaign centered on competitive excellence in the Big 12 Conference.
University of Houston ranked 2nd in the country in ESPN’s early poll for next college hoops season
Read full article: University of Houston ranked 2nd in the country in ESPN’s early poll for next college hoops seasonThe college basketball season just ended, but it’s never too early to dream about next season’s possibilities, especially with such a bright future expected for University of Houston men’s basketball!
Fresh off the Elite Eight, Houston Cougars Fabian White Jr. and Taze Moore join Sports Sunday
Read full article: Fresh off the Elite Eight, Houston Cougars Fabian White Jr. and Taze Moore join Sports SundayAfter a remarkable season that resulted in a second straight Elite 8 appearance Houston Cougars’ seniors Fabian White Jr. and Taze Moore sat down with KPRC2′s Chancellor Johnson for an exclusive interview.
Students outraged after 2 alleged UH volleyball players appear in racist video near site of an infamous 1935 lynching
Read full article: Students outraged after 2 alleged UH volleyball players appear in racist video near site of an infamous 1935 lynchingIt took 100 years for the lynching bill to pass in the United States, and President Joe Biden’s signature made the act a federal hate crime law on Tuesday.
🔒 Reliving the big Houston win over Arizona in San Antonio with KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy
Read full article: 🔒 Reliving the big Houston win over Arizona in San Antonio with KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoyFrom San Antonio, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy recaps the memorable night it was for the University of Houston men's basketball team in their win over top-seeded Arizona.
Houston knocks off top-seeded Arizona, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Houston knocks off top-seeded Arizona, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA TournamentJamal Shead scored a career-high 21 points and Houston led throughout in a 72-60 victory over top-seeded Arizona on Thursday night, moving the Cougars within one win of a second straight Final Four.
🔒 What to expect in Houston’s first-round NCAA matchup with UAB
Read full article: 🔒 What to expect in Houston’s first-round NCAA matchup with UABMarch Madness is off and running and already we’ve seen one of the giants go down as 2nd seeded Kentucky fell to 15th seed Saint Peter’s on Thursday. How fun is this !
College basketball 101 – terms, plays and other basics of the NCAA tournament
Read full article: College basketball 101 – terms, plays and other basics of the NCAA tournamentMarch is one of the best months of the year because we get the Rodeo, our first taste of spring weather, and lots of college basketball!
Breaking down popular basketball terms and phrases ahead of the upcoming NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Breaking down popular basketball terms and phrases ahead of the upcoming NCAA TournamentWith the big NCAA Tournament tournament quickly approaching, don’t you want to be ready to blow your spouse’s mind by knowing exactly what’s going on?
No. 18 Houston defeats Memphis 71-53 to win conference championship, automatic NCAA berth
Read full article: No. 18 Houston defeats Memphis 71-53 to win conference championship, automatic NCAA berthFor yet another season, the University of Houston are men's basketball conference champions, earning an automatic spot into the NCAA Tournament.
No. 18 Houston to AAC title game with 86-66 win over Tulane
Read full article: No. 18 Houston to AAC title game with 86-66 win over TulaneKyler Edwards had 20 points with six 3-pointers and 18th-ranked Houston advanced to its fourth consecutive American Athletic Conference championship game with an 86-66 semifinal win over Tulane.
No. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over Cincy
Read full article: No. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over CincyFabian White Jr. had 18 points with eight rebounds and 18th-ranked Houston overcame a 10-point deficit in the seond half to beat Cincinnati 69-56 in a American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinal game.
No. 14 Houston tops Bearcats, takes AAC regular-season title
Read full article: No. 14 Houston tops Bearcats, takes AAC regular-season titleFabian White Jr. had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as No. 14 Houston beat Cincinnati 71-53 and clinched the American Athletic Conference regular-season title.
University of Houston’s Kelvin Sampson named to Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List
Read full article: University of Houston’s Kelvin Sampson named to Naismith Coach of the Year Watch ListUniversity of Houston men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson has been named to the watch list for college basketball's Naismith Coach of the Year award.
No. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52
Read full article: No. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52Taze Moore had 14 points and seven rebounds, Fabian White Jr. added 12 points, and No. 14 Houston snapped a two-game losing streak with a 70-52 win over Central Florida.
Edwards scores 17 points as No. 7 Houston tops UCF, 63-49
Read full article: Edwards scores 17 points as No. 7 Houston tops UCF, 63-49Kyler Edwards scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Josh Carlton added 13 points and 15 rebounds as No. 7 Houston beat UCF 63-49 on Saturday night for its 10th straight victory.
Edwards leads No. 10 Houston over USF for 8th straight win
Read full article: Edwards leads No. 10 Houston over USF for 8th straight winKyler Edwards had 23 points and seven rebounds, Fabian White Jr added 16 points and five rebounds, and No. 10 Houston won its eighth straight by beating South Florida 74-55.
Wednesday’s UH women’s hoops game canceled for health and safety protocols
Read full article: Wednesday’s UH women’s hoops game canceled for health and safety protocolsThe University of Houston has canceled Wednesday night's home game against Southeastern Louisiana due to health and safety protocols.