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UH Researcher Fighting Childhood Cancer at the Cellular Level
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The University of Houston is proud to have diverse and highly qualified faculty, consisting of world-renowned scholars, researchers and experts in their respective fields.
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University of Houston researchers are transforming ideas into innovations. Our innovators are developing new technologies that span the delivery of health care to advancing reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy for all. We are also thought leaders around the creation of art and developing programs that support our diverse Houston community.
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Sylvester Turner, U.S. Congressman, Former Houston Mayor and UH Alumnus, Passes Away
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March 05, 2025
### [Sylvester Turner, U.S. Congressman, Former Houston Mayor and UH Alumnus, Passes Away](/news-events/stories/2025/march/03052025-sylvester-turner-obit.php)
Sylvester Turner, a University of Houston alumnus and former mayor of Houston who was elected to Congress last year, died Tuesday night. He was 70 years old.
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UH Researchers Making Clean Water More Accessible
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February 26, 2025
### [UH Researchers Making Clean Water More Accessible](/news-events/stories/2025/february/02262025-shaffer-water-membrane-salt.php)
UH researchers have created a new salt-blocking membrane that allows water to flow eight-times faster making desalination systems more efficient and cost-effective.
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UH Researchers Paving the Way for New Era in Medical Imaging
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February 25, 2025
### [UH Researchers Paving the Way for New Era in Medical Imaging](/news-events/stories/2025/february/02252025-photon-counting.php)
New technology developed by researchers at the University of Houston could revolutionize medical imaging and lead to faster, more precise and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional diagnostic methods.
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UH Professors Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
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February 20, 2025
### [UH Professors Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors](/news-events/stories/2025/february/022025-nai-senior-members.php)
University of Houston professors Birol Dindoruk, Megan Robertson and Francisco Robles Hernandez have joined the prestigious list of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors. The University of Houston now has 39 faculty members in the NAI.
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Small Wins: Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet
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February 14, 2025
### [Small Wins: Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet](https://stories.uh.edu/2025-UHT-small-wins/index.html)
Wellness Administrator Court Stein answers questions on how to stay motivated to make positive changes.
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Top Policy Researchers Unveil Blueprint To Manage Growth Challenges in Texas Metro Areas
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February 13, 2025
### [Top Policy Researchers Unveil Blueprint To Manage Growth Challenges in Texas Metro Areas](/news-events/stories/2025/february/02132025-texas-metro-blueprint.php)
The Texas Metropolitan Blueprint is an ambitious five-year plan offering actionable strategies in economic development, energy, housing and land use, infrastructure, natural resources, and artificial intelligence (AI) to help policymakers confront challenges tied to the state’s explosive population growth.
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“Top 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders” Time Magazine
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