UHD News
Dining News For Hungry Gators: Week of August 10-14
Get ready for an exciting fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Be sure to scroll to the end of this message for some exciting news on our new food concept,...
UHD Welcomes Its Newest Master’s Students
A 2018 graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Erica Chavez has been teaching for 11 years. Now she is in UHD’s Master of Educational Leadership program. Her goal? To augment her years of experience in the classroom with new skills and...
Class of 2030? See You at New Student Convocation!
Class of 2030, make plans to attend one of UHD's most beloved traditions...New Student Convocation! The celebratory event on August 15 at the university's Wellness & Success Center invites new students, staff, faculty, current students, and special...
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...
AI-Powered Mobile App To Help Students With College Applications
With a grant from the Powell Foundation, Dr. Yun Wan, Associate Professor of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management, and Dr. Wei Wei, Assistant Professor of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management, will...
Impact Learning: Max Von Rettberg Studies the Impact of Policy on Elderly Inmates
UHD senior Max Von Rettberg graduates this August with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a clear goal in mind. This fall, he is pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Houston, and, upon completion of his MSW, he...
Dining News: July 20-24
Are you hungry, Gators? Visit the Gator Grill for a baked potato, burger, or crispy wings or stop by Starbucks for a quick pick me up, breakfast item, or sweet treat. Continue reading for weekly specials and summer hours for July 20-24. Bon...
NABA Convention Prepares UHD Students For The Workforce
For Accounting students at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), attending the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) National Convention in Las Vegas is more than a networking trip—it's an opportunity to begin building a professional identity long before graduation.
UHD Legacy Series: Three First-Gen Siblings Find Career Paths
For the Valdez family, UHD wasn’t just a first college experience—it was the launchpad for three siblings into careers in healthcare and public service. Dr. Isaac Valdez graduated from UHD in 2014 with an undergraduate degree in Applied...
Staff Briefs: Kudos Are in Store!
Congratulations to both Judith Quander, Ph.D. and Brandon Lee for their inclusion in two different prestigious programs through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a higher-education association that represents...