UH's Office of the Provost initiates programs supporting academic excellence and student success.
The Office of the Provost houses the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The Provost is the Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for student access and success. The Provost initiates and oversees a broad range of programs which benefit students throughout the University of Houston and the community, including undergraduate, graduate, continuing and distance education progr
10/03/2025
A recent visit from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner came on the eve of exciting news for the University of Houston - record fall enrollment and substantial gains in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Colleges' rankings.
07/10/2025
Dig this! Major discoveries made my University of Houston Provost and archaeologist Diane Z. Chase alongside husband Arlen Chase.
They met in college, got married, then spent 40 years digging through the jungle together. Now, this UH archaeologist couple has discovered the tomb of Maya royalty.
“He’s my best friend as well as my husband,” Diane Chase said. “He’s my co-principal investigator; he’s all of those things. We’re just a really good team.”
The tomb is the first ever confirmed to belong to a ruler of Caracol — a discovery that rewrites what historians thought they knew about Maya civilization.
Read more: https://stories.uh.edu/2025-caracol-chase/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
05/19/2025
A fitting end to a productive semester! Now...ready for summer and more student success stories at UH!
2025 UH Graduates Ready to Make Their Mark The University of Houston celebrates more than 7,000 graduates this spring — including trailblazers, innovators and firsts. Meet the class of 2025 and see how they’re already making their mark.
04/04/2025
Faculty excellence has come full circle. The President's Circle Awards recognize professors in several categories that demonstrate their commitment to scholarly success.
UH Faculty Achievements Earn Further Recognition with President’s Circle Awards More than 200 University of Houston faculty members were recently recognized for their accomplishments as scholars, researchers and academic innovators. The President’s Circle Awards were presented on March 31 spotlighting professors for their work in elevating UH’s national profile.
03/31/2025
Congratulations to our outstanding players and coaches! Well-earned trip to the ! !
HOUSTON IS GOING TO THE FINAL FOUR FOR THE SECOND TIME SINCE 1984!
03/24/2025
More recognition for the tremendous talents at UH! Our very own University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing Dean Kathryn Tart was elected as a Distinguished Fellow/Professional Member in the National Academies of Practice.
Gessner College Dean Inducted to Nat’l Acad. of Practice Kathryn Tart, prof. & founding dean of the Gessner College of Nursing, has been elected Distinguished Fellow/Professional Member in the Nat’l Academies of Practice.
03/20/2025
Big news today! A new UH Bauer College of Business dean will soon join us! Looking forward to the arrival of Xianjun Geng in just a few months. https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2025/march/03202025-bauer-dean
03/17/2025
Members of the Provost's office were happy to be among the Capitol Coogs who ventured to Austin last month!
Coogs Advocate for UH at the Texas Capitol University of Houston students, faculty and leaders met with Texas lawmakers to champion key legislative priorities and highlight UH’s impact on Houston and beyond at the 2025 UH Day at the Capitol.
03/13/2025
Congratulations to our Coog Hackathon competitors! An outstanding showing by our students!
01/21/2025
UH Closed Wednesday, Jan. 22
The University of Houston, including UH at Katy and UH at Sugar Land, will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to continued hazardous winter weather conditions. Public safety officials continue to urge everyone to stay home and off the roads. Please stay safe and remember to protect the “Four P’s”: people, pets, pipes and plants. Visit the UH Winter Weather page for more details on preparing for cold weather. Updates will continue to be posted at https://www.uh.edu/emergency?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.
The University will resume normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 23.
01/20/2025
UH Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21
The University of Houston, including UH at Katy and UH at Sugar Land, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions. A decision on Wednesday’s operations will be made by noon on Tuesday.
Please stay alert, heed the mayor’s request to stay off the roads and do not attempt to travel, and remember to protect the “Four P’s”: people, pets, pipes and plants. Visit the UH Winter Weather page for more details on preparing for cold weather. Updates will continue to be posted at https://www.uh.edu/emergency?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.
11/06/2024
Faculty, today we celebrate YOU! Swing by the Student Center's Houston Room between 2 and 4 p.m. for the Office of the Provost's Fall Faculty Celebration. Giveaways ... food ... conversation and more!
