Student Success and Student Life News
Congrats to UHD Club Sports!
This past weekend the UHD Baseball team traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, to compete in the NCBA Div 2 Great American South Regional Playoff Tournament from May 1-3, 2026. After producing a competitive 10-3 overall record in season play and...
UHD's Bayou's Best: Vanessa Mattox
When Vanessa F. Mattox enrolled at UHD, she questioned whether she would truly belong. As a first-generation, nontraditional student returning to higher education after more than 20 years, she initially wondered whether she would feel “out...
UHD Sports News – April 13, 2026
We’re in the home stretch of the season, and across disciplines Gators have been thriving under the pressure of competition. The Women’s Soccer team is set to end their season on a high note. The team, who are the current reigning...
Mental Health Matters Event Delivers Three Days of Learning, Connection, and Community Support
The University of Houston-Downtown Counseling Department’s third annual Mental Health Matters Event brought together a powerful community of advocates, practitioners, students, and employees committed to learning and community support. A vendor...
Inside UHD Club Sports: Wrestling Goes to Nationals!
This past week, the UHD Wrestling Team sent two students, freshman Lelan Hernandez and senior Carlos Lopez, who boast impressive 77.78% and 66.67% win percentages respectively, to the 2026 NCWA National Championships! The Men’s Volleyball team...
Third Annual Mental Health Matters Resource Fair & Conference
Finding the right mental health resources shouldn’t be complicated, and the upcoming Mental Health Matters Resource Fair & Conference is designed to make it easier for all in the University of Houston-Downtown community. Bringing together dozens...
UHD Student Government Association Election Results Are In
Student Government Association elections for the 2026-2027 school year have come to a close. Please join us in welcoming a wonderful batch of new officials! Undergraduate Officers President – Kemberley Osorto, junior, Marilyn Davies College of...
Interested in Greek Life? UHD's Greek Week is March 16-20!
Greek Week is here, Gators! This year, the Division of Student Success and Student Life presents a week-long celebration of events celebrating UHD's Greek community and the university. From a study session with the university's Multicultural Greek...
UHD's Bayou's Best: Joe Perez Jr.
After impressing a panel of university leaders, Joe Perez Jr. joins Bayou’s Best, “one of UHD’s highest student leader and ambassador positions.” The accomplishment comes after Perez competed in October’s Bayou’s Best Showcase, a pageant-style event that features “UHD’s best undergraduate and graduate students within the four academic colleges,” says the Office of the Dean of Students website. Perez shares the title with Jessica McCraw, Shikyna William, and Vanessa Mattox, who were also selected as winners.
Bayou Bash is Back with Crawfish, Music, Games on March 19
Crawfish season is in full swing, and seasoned Gators know what that means—it’s time for Bayou Bash. On March 19, the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement will be throwing a crawfish boil with games, vendors, and live music running from...