Highly sought-after running back picks University of Houston
One of the highest-ranked unsigned running backs in the nation in the 2021 class, Alton McCaskill from Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, announced Thursday he has chosen to play for the University of Houston and actually signed his National Letter of Intent with UH last month.
Houston's entire men's college basketball team has tested positive for COVID-19 at some point
The University of Houston hasn’t played in a game since Dec. 5
University of Houston football game against UNT canceled due to COVID-19 issues
The University of North Texas had a total of four new positive cases of coronavirus ahead of the matchup and decided to cancel the game.
Baylor University cancels game against University of Houston
Baylor University has canceled its Sept. 19 game against the University of Houston. The University of Houston says the game cancellation is due to COVID-19 issues.
University of Houston football to face Baylor next Saturday
The University of Houston has announced they will take on the Baylor Bears next Saturday at 11 a.m.
University of Houston to allow 25 percent capacity at TDECU Stadium in the fall
According to a release, by having a reduced capacity model, that will allow the appropriate social distancing during football games in the fall.
Charges dropped against Bills DT Ed Oliver, former UH All-American
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against Buffalo Bills star defensive tackle Ed Oliver, the former University of Houston All-American, stemming from his arrest on May 16.
UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19
The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
University of Houston uses virtual tours to keep enrollment while social distancing
In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a college admissions tour to check out your future dorm, lecture halls, and sports stadiums, means hopping on your computer for a Zoom session.
Water-repellent spray could help decrease COVID-19 infections
FOX 26 News Reporter Natalie Hee gives you a look at a water repellant spray that could help keep people from getting infected with COVID-19.
College, high school graduates deal with uncertain future due to COVID-19
About a month ago, college seniors were about to graduate into one of the strongest job markets in years, but in a matter of weeks, the economy has taken a steep downturn.
UH Men's Baseball staffer tested negative for COVID-19
The University of Houston Men's Baseball Team staffer that prompted the quarantine of the entire team has tested negative for COVID-19.
UH Men's Baseball team under COVID-19 quarantine
The University of Houston Men's Baseball Team players, coaches and support staff are being quarantined after a staff member with the team presented symptoms consistent with COVID-19 following a team trip to Las Vegas.
University of Houston cancels classes for week of March 16
Students were already on their spring break during the week of March 9. Classes will resume again online on March 23.
UH students, faculty under COVID-19 self-quarantine after traveling abroad
The University of Houston is requiring any student, faculty or staff returning from travel to self-quarantine for 14 days off-campus. The university believes this will ensure that anyone who develops symptoms avoids spreading coronavirus.
Texas Sen. Kirk Watson named founding dean of UH Hobby School of Public Affairs
Texas State Senator Kirk Watson will resign in April to serve as the founding dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.
University of Houston and Texas A&M ban travel to China
Students and faculty at all University of Houston systems received two notices Tuesday. The first informed the community that no known cases have been reported at their campuses. The second issued a ban on all non-essential travel to parts of China - specifically to Wuhan and Hubei Province, where the first case of the disease is believed to have originated from.
NCAA sanctions UH over football and volleyball violations
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions released its decision on Level II Mitigated violations involving the University of Houston’s football and volleyball programs on Wednesday.
Teen shot in head at Santa Fe HS signs to play baseball at University of Houston
Rome Shubert was one of 13 people that were injured in the shooting that killed 10 people. The athlete was shot in the back of the head. Now, Rome has announced that he will be signing to UH's baseball team.
University of Houston Cougars football player arrested for assaulting 60-year-old man: HPD
University of Houston Cougars football player KaDarian Smith, 21, has been charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury to 60-year-old Thaddeus Lewis. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.