UHD News
Bayou's Best: Jessica McCraw
When asked what inspired her to participate in October’s Bayou’s Best Showcase, Jessica McCraw responded with two words: “My daughter.” The graduate student hoped to set a positive example by getting out of her comfort zone and entering the...
UHD Sports News: March 9, 2026
Spring Break is here! This week, the Gators are getting some well-deserved rest and relaxation. After the break, you can catch UHD's Cheerleaders and Gatorettes, which recently made fabulous, high-energy appearances at the QEP Pep Rally and the...
Mark Your Calendars: Texas SHRM Student Conference Coming to UHD
Students from across Texas will converge at the University of Houston-Downtown to attend the Texas Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Conference & Competition April 10-11. There, students will attend lectures and panels, network,...
ORCA Symposium Showcases Faculty Research and Collaboration
Faculty from across the university came together on Feb. 25 for the Spring 2026 Organized Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) Symposium.
From the First Class to the Field: A Geoscience Journey Takes Shape
When Kayla Palucho first enrolled in a geology course at the University of Houston-Downtown her sophomore year, it was out of necessity, not passion. As a Biological and Physical Sciences major with plans for medical school, she needed to take a...
This Tuesday Head to the Polls With UHD’s Walk2Vote
It’s a heated primary season, and the stakes are high for a number of important midterm elections this November. That’s why UHD’s Council of Organizations is hosting their first-ever Walk2Vote for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to...
Get Ready for Taco Tuesday at the UHD Food Court!
Whether you are grabbing a bite between classes, meeting a fellow Gator for a slice, or need your caffeine fix at Starbucks, UHD Food Court has you covered. This week, choose from chicken tender baskets, loaded fries, or a rotating selection of hot...
Bayou's Best: Shikyna William
Five years ago, Shikyna William was a student at Pakistan’s Forman Christian College, a liberal arts university based in the city of Lahore. Today, she is a UHD Data Science major who now joins Bayou’s Best, “one of UHD’s highest student leader and...
UHD Sports News: Volleyball Continues Winning Streak
Women’s Volleyball continues to dominate with yet another sweep (25–15, 25–19, 25–15), this time against Lone Star College-Kingwood. The team’s next matchup is against Lone Star College-Houston North this Wednesday, March 4. The Men’s Volleyball...
Faculty Excellence: Dr. Ray Aria
Dr. Ray Aria is making strides in AI-assisted blockchain research.