The FIFA World Cup markets itself as “the world game,” bringing people of all cultures together from around the globe. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. But ...

Editor’s note: A previous version of the article had some factual errors. The article has now been updated with the most accurate information. The college experience can be overwhelming for all ...

June is an important month for the University’s LGBTQ+ community, as venues across Houston host Pride events to celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. From Queer Prom to game nights, here is a ...

As students and lawmakers across the nation anxiously await July 1, when Congress will decide... The Cougar is the official student-run news organization of the University of Houston. Contents do not ...

The Houston Cougars announced that they have hired former Lamar baseball head coach Will Davis on May 26. After 10 seasons with Lamar, Davis has won 289 games and has gone to two conference ...

The 2026 graduating class is expected to be the largest in UH history, with 7,819 graduates. Of these, 5,793 are receiving their bachelor’s degree, 1,282 are receiving their master’s degree, 243 are ...

UH has been on a roll lately when it comes to developing players into NBA-caliber talent. Many talented athletes from across the nation and the world have come to Houston to play for coach Kelvin ...

Walking into my cousin’s house, I noticed the lack of color in her home decor. Gray walls, a light gray couch and even a white Christmas tree with light gold ornaments. As shocked as I was, I wasn’t ...

The University began demolition of the Technology Annex on April 21 to make way for the new Innovation Hub. The Innovation Hub will include a makerspace open to the UH community, the Wolff Center for ...

For many students, a trip to a cafe is no longer about grabbing a caffeine boost. Across campuses and city streets, coffee shops have become more than beverage stops. They are now social hubs, ...

Editor’s note 4/7/2026: This article has been updated to clarify that UH Young Democratic Socialists of America has not made any official claims for UH to act as a “sanctuary campus.” Instead, the ...

In January, I applied to a technical writing internship on the University’s career services website. The company expressed interest in hiring me and sent the next steps in the application process.