UHD News
Houston’s Smelly, Early History and the Willow Street Pump Station
The Willow Street Pump Station may be the oldest building on the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) campus, but another structure, Allen’s Steam Saw Mill, at the confluence of White Oak and Buffalo bayous, was originally on the site. UHD bought and rehabilitated the structure in 2003, updating it for contemporary use.
Demystifying the FBI: Vitalvoices Speaker Series Returns on Sept. 10
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, UHD’s Center for Public Service and Community Research hosts its first installment of the annual speaker series, vitalvoices.
Gators Mix It Up in Concrete Competition
UHD’s ACI student chapter tested their skills against some of the world’s brightest structural engineering students in a concrete competition. A team of eight Gators placed ninth out of all participating schools and placed second out of schools within Texas.
Help Build Bikes for Kids! It’s National Day of Service
Determined. Dedicated. Committed to others through service. That’s UHD Gators! GatorServe is a UHD tradition that brings together UHD students, staff, faculty, friends, families, and community partners to complete projects in service to our...
Food Services' News, September 2-6
Deals and meal offerings at UHD's food courts for September 2-6.
UHD Safety Conference 2024
The 2024 UHD Safety Conference will provide attendees information about staying safe on campus and downtown through interactive booths and interactions with local law enforcement. Exhibitions will be held throughout the third floor of the One Main Building.
Welcome New Employees! August 26
UHD News welcomes new Gators to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus!
Food Services' News, August 26-30
Check the deals from Dining Services, the Campus Store, Campus Food Trucks, and more!
Remembering Art Professor Floyd Newsum
The news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum on Wednesday, Aug. 14, sent a shockwave throughout our UHD community. Through 48 years of service to the university, Professor Newsum touched thousands of lives, not only as an...
The Library of Congress Takes Note
UHD's very own Professor of Spanish Raquel Chiquillo, Ph.D., and Online Learning Librarian Jennifer Fuentes can now be heard on the Library of Congress's recording of its Connecting Communities Digital Initiative's (CCDI) Summer Fuse event!