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UH Board of Regents approves new degrees, program consolidations
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (380+ words) The University of Houston Board of Regents speaking during the seminar meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Houston, Texas. | Gillian Wisniewski/The Cougar The UH System Board of Regents met on May 21 at the Le Roy and Lucile Melcher Center for…...
Why renaming PCOS matters
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (565+ words) For decades, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been defined by a name that many doctors and patients say does not fully reflect the condition itself. As of May 12, PCOS has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)." While a name…...
Full speed ahead: Meet Sean Aigboboh
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (465+ words) Houston sprinter Sean Aigboboh after an interview for The Daily Cougar on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 in Houston, Texas, | Gillian Wisniewski/The Cougar This season, nineteen-year-old freshman Sean Aigboboh has exceeded expectations, including breaking an Irish national record in the men's 200-meter…...
UH set to make history with biggest graduating class this spring
1+ week, 3+ day ago (217+ words) Gerald Sastra/ The Cougar 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 Doctorate students and 501 are Professional graduate students." According to…...
UH launches interactive map to track campus lighting project
1+ week, 6+ day ago (217+ words) UH lighting project moves closer to completion. Feb 10, 2026, in Houston, Texas. | Bao Nguyen/The Cougar UH has launched an interactive map where students can track the progress of the campus lighting project and has established a dedicated maintenance team for…...
Pressure on artists is killing authenticity
1+ week, 6+ day ago (594+ words) It's never been easier to feel connected to artists. With constant updates, behind-the-scenes content and direct interaction, fans now have more access than ever before. But that access comes at a cost. In today's social media-driven world, artists are no…...
Students, staff celebrate 75 years of MD Anderson Library
2+ week, 1+ day ago (378+ words) Attendees at the M. D. Anderson Library's 75th anniversary play games for prizes on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar UH marked the 75th anniversary of the MD Anderson Library on April 30 by bringing together students, faculty and staff to honor…...
Houston wrangles the Mc Neese Cowboys at the diamond 4-2
2+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) Houston infielder Carsten Sabathia III (44) celebrates his run to first base during an NCAA baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. | Kaitlyn Villatoro/Cougar In a dominated game, the Cougars beat the Mc Neese Cowboys 4-2 at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park…...
BREAKING: UH affected by cyberattack on Canvas Learning Management System
2+ week, 3+ day ago (156+ words) Lily Huynh / The Cougar UH is among nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide affected by a cyberattack by criminal extortion group Shiny Hunters on Infrastructure, which houses the Canvas Learning Management System." Canvas is currently inaccessible for students. According to a Reddit thread…...
In case you had Coachella FOMO - The Cougar
2+ week, 3+ day ago (761+ words) During the second and third weeks in April, music festival season opens up with the internet's favorite event: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Located in the middle of the desert in Indio, California, Coachella manages to ignite interest worldwide....