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Congratulations to UHD’s New SGA Officers

May 7, 2025

UHD students—undergraduate and graduate alike—value their Student Government Association, as evidenced by the large turnout for this year’s election for new officers. It was a spirited campaign, indeed, and after all the votes were counted, the...

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Gator Baseball Returns to NCBA Division II World Series!

May 6, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD Baseball is preparing to do some chomping in Alton, IL…chomping the competition, that is! Our Gators completed the regular season as the runner-up in the Great American South Conference. From May 2-4, 2025, the UHD Baseball competed in the...

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Interim VP Dr. Daniel Maxwell Up for Election as the 2026-2027 NASPA Board Chair

January 8, 2025

Daniel M. Maxwell, Ed.D., Interim Vice President of the Division of Student Success and Student Life at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), has been approved by the NASPA Board of Directors as a candidate for its upcoming Board Chair election.

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Gator Grit: First-Gen Week at UHD

November 1, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

In recognition of first-generation college students' vision and tenacity, UHD is joining higher education institutions nationwide in celebrating First-Gen week on November 4-8.

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Homecoming 2024: 50 Years on the Bayou

October 11, 2024

Homecoming is a time for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community to come together to celebrate the spirit and pride of UHD. Past, present and future students will unite to celebrate the common thread that binds all Gators, so make sure you're on campus October 21-26!