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The University of Houston, often called U of H or UH, is a nationally recognized doctoral degree-granting extensive research university located in Houston, Texas. It is the third largest university in the state of Texas and is one of Texas' premier research and teaching institutions. UH is the only doctoral degree-granting university and is the flagship institution with the largest enrollment in the University of Houston System, a state system of higher education that includes three other univers ...

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The University of Houston campus is located southeast of Downtown Houston at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas Highway 35 (also known as Texas Spur 5). The 560-acre campus includes lush greenery, fountains, and sculptures. The mascot of the University of Houston is the Cougar. The official student newspaper on campus is The Daily Cougar, which is the second largest English-language daily newspaper in Houston. Another student publication is The Houstonian, the official University of Houston yearbook. See also:

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The University of Houston began as Houston Junior College (HJC). On March 7, 1927, trustess of the Board of Education unanimously passed a historic resolution that authorized the "founding, establishment and operation of a junior college." The junior college was operated and controlled under the guidance of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). HJC was located in San Jacinto High School and offered only night courses. Its first session began June 5, 1927, with an enrollment of 232 students and 12 faculty. This session was pr ...

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The university has an inter-collegiate sports program, which competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, in Division I-A. University of Houston - NCAA Division I sports. The University's enviable record of nationally recognized athletic achievements includes: Baseball - 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, with two trips to the College World Series Basketball - 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, with five trips to the Final Four Football - 14 post-season bowl appearance ...

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Student traditions thrive at the University of Houston. Cougar First Impressions takes place every year on the first two days of classes, when faculty and staff turn out to welcome new and returning students. Activities range from Homecoming to the unique Frontier Fiesta. Frontier Fiesta is a re-creation of a 19th-century western town, with music, food and living historical exhibits, and is a major event on campus each spring semester. Throughout the year, brightly painted Bleacher Creatures roam the stands during ...

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The mission of the University of Houston is to provide a range of educational programs that foster an intellectually and culturally diverse environment that enhances individual growth and development. UH offers a full range of 105 bachelor’s, 128 master’s, and 50 doctoral degrees, as well as three professional degrees, through its twelve academic colleges. UH is also home to over forty research centers and institutes and conducts mor ...

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UH is a destination for all who enjoy theater, concerts, lectures, and intercollegiate sports. The university has an inter-collegiate sports program, which competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, in Division I-A. The official student newspaper is The Daily Cougar, which is the second largest English-language daily newspaper in Houston. Another student publication is See also:

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