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Director of College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advising Center Vanessa Rojas smiles in front of the college's Gator mural

Getting Real: The Story Behind Vanessa Rojas’ Success

June 10, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

When you walk into the Advising Center at UHD’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), you might just be greeted by Vanessa Rojas, the director of the center and a proud UHD alumna. Rojas didn’t stumble into academic advising; she built...

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UHD Expands Degree Offerings into B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.A. in Translation, and Online MBA

May 30, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

As the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) continues to innovate and expand, the university is offering two new degree programs, in addition to now offering its MBA program completely online.  Beginning fall 2025, courses will be offered for the...

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Don't Miss the CHSS Professional Development Day!

October 4, 2024

If you're a Gator majoring in psychology, history, or some other discipline within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS), then mark Wednesday, Oct. 9 on your calendar, as you'll have the opportunity to attend the college's Professional Development Day.