UH Impact

Today’s the day, Coogs. 🐾💍 Another group of Cougars is stepping into one of our most meaningful traditions, the Ring Ceremony. A moment that represents the journey, the late nights, the wins and everything it took to get here.

We’re proud of you. Go wear that ring with pride. ❤️

We are proud to announce our Spring 2026 Student Ring Speaker, Alexander Lammayot (’26)! 💍

A UH Ambassador and standout student majoring in Accounting and Management Information Systems, Alexander represents the spirit, leadership and pride of our Cougar community. As he takes the stage at Ring Ceremony on May 6, he will help mark one of the most meaningful traditions at the University of Houston.

Join us at Fertitta Center as we celebrate this unforgettable moment with our newest ring recipients 🐾

“This thank you is for…” ❤️

To every mentor, advocate, connector and champion, this one’s for you. Our student ambassadors came together to recognize the many ways volunteer leaders show up for UH and for each other.

You are helping shape what’s next for the University of Houston, and we are so grateful.

UH Annual Giving UH National Volunteer Appreciation Month 2026

"Thank you for all you’ve done and all you continue to do for the University of Houston. I have the chance to meet so many of you and what always stands out is how generously you give your time. That’s one of the greatest gifts you can offer, and it makes a real difference for our students and this community.
Whether you’re mentoring, serving, connecting or simply showing up for UH, it matters. You are part of what keeps this University moving forward and what brings Can’t Stop Houston: The Centennial Campaign to life. Thank you!" - Russell Dunlavy VP for Advancement and Alumni, UH

Before commencement, there’s one more stop to make, Coogs. 🐾🎓 Join us for Guarding of the Rings on Thursday, April 30 from 9 AM to 3 PM and spend some time with our favorite Cougars, Shasta and Louie, at Houston Zoo. Students get in free with their UH ID when you reserve your ticket online, so bring your friends and celebrate this tradition together. 📸

https://bit.ly/41TlFzu

You can also adopt your own Shasta plush, with proceeds supporting the care of our beloved cougars at the Houston Zoo. ❤️

Tag us so we can see you there.

The moment is almost here 🐾💍 Join us at the Fertitta Center for the Spring 2026 Ring Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6 as we celebrate one of the most meaningful Cougar traditions. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m.

From the first step through the doors to the moment that ring is placed, it is a celebration of pride, achievement, and what it means to be a Cougar for life.

Let’s take over the ballpark. 🐾⚾️ Join us for the 2nd Annual University of Houston Night at Daikin Park as the Houston Astros take on the Athletics. It’s a night built on Cougar pride, energy and everything that makes this community unstoppable.

🗓 August 21, 2026
⏰ 7:10 PM
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4ctKIO9

The first 500 Coogs to register will score a LIMITED-EDITION Astros x UH co-branded hat, so don’t wait. Tickets and hats will go fast!

Alumni, students, family, friends, this one’s for all of us. Let’s pack the park and show the city what it means to be a Coog. ❤️

Another milestone unlocked, Coogs 🎓🚗 Last week, our seniors showed up and showed out for Senior Decal Drive-Thru at UH and the energy did not disappoint. From proud smiles to cars repping that Cougar spirit, it was all about celebrating how far they’ve come and what’s ahead.

Every decal tells a story… and theirs is almost ready for the next chapter. One step closer to graduation. True We’ll Ever Be 🐾❤️

The voices behind the impact. ❤️🐾 Our volunteer leaders show up in so many ways and their words say it best. From why they give their time to what UH means to them, these stories reflect the heart behind the work.

Swipe through to hear directly from the leaders who continue to shape the Cougar community.