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Houston Hindus worry Republican politics of ‘resentment’ is turning on them, too • Oct. 25, 2026, 7:10 AM ET (Houston Chronicle)

'It hurts': UH’s Big 12 and CFP hopes take a hit with crushing loss at Utah • Oct. 25, 2026, 6:13 AM ET (Houston Chronicle)

Texas governor candidate Gina Hinojosa brings campaign tour to Montrose, UH • Oct. 22, 2026, 2:04 PM ET (Houston Chronicle)

Where does UH rank in AP top 25 basketball preseason poll? • Oct. 19, 2026, 7:59 PM ET (Houston Chronicle)

UH. Conner Weigman make a statement with memorable win over Oklahoma State • Oct. 18, 2026, 2:27 AM ET (Houston Chronicle)

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Areas Of Involvement	public education
Notable Alumni	Hakeem Olajuwon • Elizabeth Warren • Jericho Brown • Gene Wolfe • Jasmine Crockett • Jim Parsons • Julian Schnabel • Pauline Oliveros • Carl Lewis • Bruce McCandless
Related People	Hakeem Olajuwon

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