Marilyn Davies College of Business News
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are a variety of thought-provoking, fun, and interactive events for all Gators. Read on for Hispanic Heritage Month events happening on the University of Houston-Downtown...
Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.
With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...
Make a Dynamic Impact at MDCOB's Kicking Hunger Event
According to the Houston Food Bank, around one million residents of Southeast Texas don’t have enough to eat, and one in five people face food insecurity. What can you do to make a difference? This fall, Marilyn Davies College of Business invites...
The Legacy of Dr. Kevin Barksdale
Although Kevin Barksdale, Ph.D., passed away a little more than three years ago, he is fondly remembered by the faculty, staff, and hundreds of graduates of the Marilyn Davies College of Business for his passion for the MBA program and his tireless...
Armiti Rashidi Finds Opportunity and Gives Back
Armiti Rashidi, Program Coordinator for the Marilyn Davies College of Business and current MBA student at UHD, did not originally start her journey in the business world. Before immigrating to the United States in 2012, Rashidi was born and...
From Biology to Business: How Alejandra Perez Found Her Path
First-generation students make up about 70% of UHD’s student body, and Alejandra Perez, current MBA student and Program Coordinator of the Marilyn Davies College of Business, is certainly no exception.
From Layoff to Leader: Rebecca Hamilton's UHD Journey
Hailing from San Diego, Rebecca Hamilton, Director of College Administration & Operations at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, began her educational journey and her career with UHD after moving to Houston in 2010. While she enjoyed the...
Gators SOAR at the 2025 NABA Convention and Expo
Thirteen University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students from UHD’s National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) chapter joined more than 800 students at the 54th Annual NABA Convention and Expo from June 2-6. The annual event, hosted in Las...
MDCOB Extends World-Class AACSB Accreditation
Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) recently received re-accreditation through The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). This year, MCOB joins 72 institutions receiving the organization’s prestigious...
MDCOB Builds Leaders Through Its Newest Program
As Director of the Career Center at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) since May 2014, Brett Hobby is always on the lookout for internship and career opportunities for undergrad and graduate students alike. The key to his continued...