The University of Houston has been awarded the 2025 TXU Energy Leadership Award in Innovation, recognizing its pioneering contributions to energy research, education, and collaboration. Presented during a special event at Daikin Park, the award highlights UH’s strategic partnership with TXU Energy, which powers all four campuses and supports innovation-driven initiatives. The collaboration includes a $370,000 scholarship commitment for students in energy and STEM fields, reinforcing UH’s role as a leader in shaping a sustainable energy future.

Four University of Houston professors have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for their achievements in innovation that are making an impact around the world.

In a culmination of a year-long effort to draw attention to environmental issues, the University of Houston's Environment Cougar Organization (ECO), alongside the Energy Coalition and the Division of Energy and Innovation hosted a visual art exhibit that showcased the creativity and environmental consciousness of Coogs across campus.