UHD News
O'Kane Theatre Explores the Hilarity, Absurdity of Social Pretenses
The O'Kane Theatre presents "God of Carnage," a play in which two couples meet to resolve a playground fight before descending into a darkly hilarious parental brawl.
The 2025 State of the University: Making Aspirations Reality
In welcoming the crowd in the Wilhelmina Robertson Cullen Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 30, for the State of the University, UHD President Loren J. Blanchard said, “It’s a good day indeed!” And it certainly was with the inspirational news that many...
Food Services' News, October 6-10
Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! 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. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...
UHD Homecoming 2025: A Week of Gator Pride and Retro-Themed Fun
Since 2014, the Gator community has proudly celebrated the spirit and pride of UHD at Homecoming. This year, we’re looking back at the past and celebrating what’s ahead with “UHD Through the Decades: Throwback on the Bayou” from Monday, October 6...
Food Services' News, September 29-October 3
Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! 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. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...
Women’s Soccer and Volleyball Teams Are on a Roll!
UHD Women’s Volleyball moves to 2-0 on the season after sweeping the Wednesday, Sept. 24 match in straight sets against LSC-North Harris by a score of 25-14, 25-18, and 25-17. Don’t miss the action as Lady Gators Volleyball (all 7 p.m. start times)...
Enter the Student Essay Contest and (Maybe) Win a Prize
University Relations is holding an essay contest to celebrate the technology micro-credential that will be offered in 2026.
vitalvoices Series To Bring Storied HPD Chicano Squad to Campus
A conversation with two of HPD's original Chicano Squad will take place at UHD on Wednesday, October 8.
Simply the Best! A New UHD Tradition Celebrates Excellence
There’s a new UHD event to showcase our best and brightest students, and it’s right around the corner—just in time for Homecoming Week 2025! Created by the Office of the Dean of Students, the Bayou’s Best Showcase is a competition featuring...
UHD Fall 2025 Open House
The Division of Enrollment Management is thrilled to welcome prospective undergraduate students and their guests to explore their future at the University of Houston-Downtown! Mark your calendars: UHD Open House, is scheduled for Saturday, October...