University of Houston Fun Facts
This was the year the University of Houston was established.
1927
Which country won the most gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?
United States
What are the Cambridge Oaks office hours?
9AM-6PM Monday-Friday
11AM-2PM Saturday
This popular caffeinated beverage is a lifeline for many students during exams.
Coffee
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A Promise
This is the name of the University of Houston’s mascot, named after the city’s animal symbol.
What is Shasta the Cougar
Which golfer won The Masters in 2024, earning his second green jacket?
Scottie Scheffler
This is the name of the free or discounted transportation option often available to students on or near campus.
What is a campus shuttle (or metro pass)
What has hands but cannot clap?
A Clock
This iconic Houston landmark is located on campus and features a reflecting pool and fountains.
What is the Cullen Family Plaza?
Which Formula 1 driver won the 2024 World Drivers' Championship, securing his eighth title and breaking the previous record?
Lewis Hamilton
This term describes the week where student organizations showcase themselves to new students, often with free swag and information booths.
Welcome Week (or Club Fair)
What can be touched but can't be seen?
Someone's Heart
The University of Houston’s football team plays in this stadium, named after a prominent donor.
What is TDECU Stadium
Which country won the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, defeating Spain in the final?
England
This term refers to the practice of students taking multiple classes at two or more institutions simultaneously to save money or graduate faster.
dual enrollment (or cross-enrollment)
What fish cost the most?
A gold fish
Which Major League Baseball team won the World Series in 2024, ending a 36-year championship drought?
San Diego Padres
Many colleges use this platform, abbreviated as LMS, to host online courses, assignments, and grades for students.
Learning Management System
What is more useful when its broken?
An egg