Dear Friends of the Cullen College of Engineering,
When you walk through the streets of Houston, you don’t just see buildings. You witness a symphony of innovation, discovery and communities thriving together. For more than eight decades, Cullen College of Engineering has been part of that story, drawing inspiration from our city’s world-class research centers, energy industry, breakthrough technologies, unparalleled medical institutions and entrepreneurial spirit. There is no better place on Earth to study and practice engineering than here in the heart of Houston.
Since our founding in 1941, we’ve embraced every opportunity this vibrant region offers. From pioneering experiments at the Texas Medical Center to cutting-edge collaborations with NASA, our students and faculty push boundaries, develop real-time solutions for local businesses and share discoveries that ripple far beyond our city limits.
At the University of Houston, our mission is clear: serve Houston, and in turn, empower Texans from all backgrounds to reach their full potential. I am proud to say that our college ranks among the top 40 programs in the nation for economic mobility, lifting students from any circumstance toward lives of opportunity and impact.
Most of our students call Greater Houston home, and many choose to plant their roots here, building careers that fuel our region’s growth. This year, we have welcomed a record number of new undergraduates: an 8.5 percent increase that underscores the demand for hands-on, future-focused engineering education in a city that never stops expanding.
In these pages, you will discover how Cullen College partners with the Houston community: lifesaving research at the Texas Medical Center; dynamic industry alliances that open doors at 26 Fortune 500 companies; and nimble programs like Human Resource Development, tailored to meet local employers’ needs. These are more than highlights. They’re proof that Houston’s spirit of collaboration sets us apart.
Thank you for exploring our UH Engineering family. I hope you will see not only what we have accomplished today, but the promise of where we will go next.
Sincerely,
Pradeep Sharma
Dean of the Cullen College of Engineering
Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor