A University of Houston research lab improved hurricane intensity forecasting

Texans coach downplays injury for former UH standou

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 can't wait to play in a real game Sunday against Colts

On 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.

Several 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.

The 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.

A standout guard at the University of Houston is heading north of the border.

Veteran quarterback holds second annual youth football camp

Lineman auditions

Two 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.

Offensive tackle selected in second round

Offensive tackle making a big impression at NFL scouting combine

Food insecurity can happen to anyone, and the University of Houston is helping students combat the issue through its Cougar Cupboard.

Honorable-mention All-Big 12 wide receiver exploring transfer portal

Oklahoma transfer played in East-West Shrine Bowl

The Houston Cougars are gearing up for their biggest game of the season so far: a matchup in the Sweet 16 against the Duke Blue Devils at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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.

Postseason 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.

UH opens Friday night vs. Longwood University in the South Region in Memphis

It’s ‘Match Week,’ which means medical students all over the country are finding out their future today.

UH pass rusher competing at NFL scouting combine

UH offensive tackle excelling at Senior Bowl all-star game

A new law dismantling the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion offices at publicly-funded universities and colleges will go into effect in 2024.

Willie Fritz has been selected to be the new head football coach at the University of Houston, UH announced on Sunday.

Holgorsen went 31-28 in his five years leading the Cougars program

A Taylor Swift-themed class offered at the University of Houston is said to be beyond your “Wildest Dreams.”

Families 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.

Wide receiver off to fast start

Wide receiver catches first NFL touchdown

Tank 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.

The University of Houston is holding a special ceremony on Monday to remember 9/11.

Who’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.

Texans work out four defenders

Former University of Houston forward Reggie Chaney has died, according to a statement released by head men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson.

The historic first game is September 8th against East Texas Baptist University, find out how you can get tickets!

Texans rookie wide receiver shines against Patriots

University 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.

Since 2017, according to UH administrators, three students have jumped to their deaths at Agnes Arnold Hall. Two of those incidents happened this year.

For the fourth straight season, the University of Houston Men’s Basketball Team will play in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

Tragedy has struck the University of Houston again. For the second time this semester, a student has died on campus in the same building.

A 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.

The Coogs retained their No. 1 spot despite their lose to Memphis in the AAC championship.

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.

University 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.

Cougars remain unbeaten and will host #8 Alabama on Saturday

As 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.

A 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.

The student-run shop has a hip vibe that perfectly fits the quality and originality of its menu and service.

The Texans are working out former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Emeke Egbule, according to a league source.

A 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.

Cougars in Preseason College Football Coaches poll for first time since 2016

The 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.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, symbolizes the end of slavery in America.

Guard Marcus Sasser will withdraw from NBA draft consideration and return to UH.

The 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!

After 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.

University of Houston guard Taze Moore won the Slam Dunk Championship at the Final Four on Thursday night.

It 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.

KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy has final thoughts and observations from the Elite Eight.

It was another deep postseason run for the University of Houston’s men’s basketball team, but this time, the Cougars fell just short of the Final Four.

KPRC 2’s Chancellor Johnson went on the court and in the film room recently with UH basketball big man Josh Carlton for a lesson in rebounding.

From 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.

Jamal 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.

The UH Cougars are in San Antonio preparing for their Sweet 16 date with #1 Seeded Arizona.

The University of Houston men’s basketball team is once again moving on to the Sweet 16, now making it three straight trips.

That ever-dangerous 5-12 matchup in the NCAA tournament could not derail the University of Houston.

March 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 !

March 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!

With 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?

For yet another season, the University of Houston are men's basketball conference champions, earning an automatic spot into the NCAA Tournament.

Kyler 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.

Fabian 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.

University of Houston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson has been named a semifinalist for college basketball’s Naismith Coach of the Year award.

The American Athletic Conference has named University of Houston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson as its Coach of the Year.

Gonzaga, Arizona and reigning national champion Baylor remained atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Tyler Harris scored 15 points and Landers Nolley and Lester Quinones added 11 each to lead Memphis to a 75-61 victory over No. 14 Houston.

Fabian White Jr. had 26 points and six rebounds and No. 14 Houston scored the first 15 points in an 84-46 victory over Temple on Thursday night.

Fabian 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.

Fabian White Jr. had 21 points and nine rebounds and Josh Carlton added 19 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 14 Houston to a 75-61 win over SMU.

Kyler Edwards scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half, and No. 14 Houston defeated Tulane 81-67.

J’Wan Roberts’ dunk with 1.3 seconds remaining in double overtime gave No. 14 Houston a stirring 76-74 victory over Wichita State.

University 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.

Taze 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.

Landers Nolley II scored 20 points, and Jalen Duren had 14 points and 11 rebounds as Memphis won its fifth straight, 69-59 over No. 6 Houston.

Kendric Davis scored 22 points and Marcus Weathers added 20 as SMU rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to stun No. 6 Houston 85-83 on Wednesday night.

Auburn is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week.

Fabian White Jr. scored 22 points, Jamal Shead had 17 points and No. 6 Houston won its 12th straight game by beating Cincinnati 80-58.

Fabian White Jr. scored 16 of his career high-tying 21 points in the first half and No. 6 Houston beat Tulane 73-62 on Wednesday night for its 11th straight victory.

Auburn remains No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the second straight week.

Kyler 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.

Kyler Edwards had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and No. 10 Houston used a big first half to defeat East Carolina, 79-36.

Kyler 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.

Preseason No. 1 Gonzaga has climbed back to the top of The Associated Press men’s basketball poll, ending Baylor’s five-week run.

The University of Houston revealed on Saturday its all-time starting lineup for its men's basketball program, as voted on by their fans.

Josh Carlton had 22 points and 12 rebounds as No. 12 Houston beat Wichita State 76-66.

Josh Carlton had a career-high 30 points with 11 rebounds and No. 12 Houston beat South Florida 83-66.

Fabian White Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Jamal Shead scored 14 points to lead depleted No. 12 Houston past Temple 66-61 on Sunday night.

The University of Houston has canceled Wednesday night's home game against Southeastern Louisiana due to health and safety protocols.