Office of the Provost

News & Communications

The following are the latest UH news items, as well as features and communications from the Office of the Provost.

Latest from the UH Newsroom

June 2, 2026

New Hand Sensors Turn Post-Stroke Rehab into an On-Screen Game

New paper-thin piezoelectric patch sensors designed for at-home stroke rehabilitation may soon revolutionize post-stroke care by offering potential accessible, efficient rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes through self-motivated healthcare and entertainment.

May 29, 2026

How He Keeps Campus Rolling

Rocky Garcia, manager of Fleet Services, speaks about his role, the challenges of managing a large campus fleet and what it takes to keep University operations running smoothly every day.

May 28, 2026

New Gulf Coast Plan Uses Ocean Technology to Trap Carbon Dioxide

The motion of the ocean may be the key to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so University of Houston researchers set out to determine which U.S. coastlines are best suited for the process in a new study.

Communications from the Office of the Provost

May 13, 2026

Provost's Message - Commencement Week

The time has arrived. Spring Commencement is this week, and I look forward to seeing many of you at this week’s ceremonies.

May 12, 2026

Campus Kudos - May 2026

Campus Kudos spotlights recent awards and distinctions earned by University of Houston faculty and students. These include memberships into professional societies, international honors, competitive fellowships and other accolades.

May 11, 2026

Provost's Academic Outlook Spotlights UH's Achievments, Aspirations

The Provost’s Academic Outlook was presented in April and provided faculty with updates on faculty excellence, student success, University goals, and what lies ahead for UH.

Provost Profiles

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