College of Humanities and Social Sciences News
UHD’s O’Kane Theatre Renovation Helps Prepare Students for Careers in the Arts
UHD’s Drama Program continues to be one of H-Town’s hidden gems with the O'Kane Theatre serving as both a performance venue and a professional training space for more than 35 years. Thanks to a $50,000 gift from The Elkins Foundation, the theater is...
UHD Graduate Programs Evolve with Workforce Demand
As industries and workforce expectations evolve, organizations are placing greater emphasis on professionals with specialized skill sets, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world environments.
UHD Establishes Department of Psychology to Support Student Success, Research
Previously housed within the Department of Social Sciences, the department will strengthen faculty support and student development.
UHD Launches Nonprofit Alumni Network
UHD recently launched the Nonprofit Alumni Network. The initiative, the first discipline-specific alumni group of its kind at UHD, brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and nonprofit professionals.
UHD To Help Shape the Future of Technical Communication
Professor of English Godwin Agboka will soon serve as the editor of Technical Communication Quarterly (TCQ), the flagship and most influential publication in the discipline.
UHD’s iRadio Enters a New Era of Student Broadcasting
For the last 10 years, iRadio has served as a platform where UHD students can share their perspectives and connect with the campus community. From sports commentary and campus conversations to anime discussions and live interviews, the student-led...
Earth Day at Discovery Green
Saturday, April 25, marked the fourth year in which UHD has partnered with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition on Discovery Green’s Earth Day celebrations, and the event was a resounding success! The theme this year was “Our Power, Our Planet” to...
Inside The Bayou Review
At its core, The Bayou Review is a space for exploration. The Bayou Review, University of Houston-Downtown’s student-run literary and arts magazine, is tied to the course ENG 3332 Literary Magazine Production, in which students learn firsthand...
Student Commencement Speaker Alexis Beltran
Alexis Beltran earned her degree in Political Science.
The Bayou Review Reveals New Cover for Spring 2026 Issue
Great art doesn’t just come from far-flung, gate-kept spaces. It grows right here. The Bayou Review, University of Houston-Downtown’s student-run literary and art magazine, highlights this beautifully in their Spring 2026 issue, launching at their...