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Professor Conde examines the critical factors consumers should evaluate before applying for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.

Join us in applauding Marilyn Davies College of Business on winning two AMA Crystal Awards!

This column explores how consumers choose the right car insurance, considering factors like cost, legal requirements, and coverage needs.

UHD's student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA UHD) is no stranger to accolades. After celebrating an exceptional year in 2024...

Davies’ relationship with UHD began with summer school at UHD’s predecessor, South Texas Junior College. Later, she grew to admire the institution...
An Exclusive Interview with Jhonathan David Shaikh, MBA – President, Chief Data Strategist at Xabios Data, a Data Analytics & Science Consulting Company based in New York City
Dr. Richard Conde, Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Downtown Marilyn Davies College of Business, has been featured in WalletHub.
Meet Dr. Anisul M. Islam, the Department Chair of the FISER Department at the University of Houston-Downtown. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Dr. Islam has held various leadership roles...
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) chapter, has been honored with the prestigious Superior Merit Award from SHRM’s national chapter, for its exceptional achievements in chapter operations during the 2023-2024 academic year.
On September 20 and 27, the annual Ted Bauer Undergraduate Business Scholarship Luncheon brought together donors (including esteemed donor Marilyn Davies), UHD President Loren J. Blanchard, and leaders from UHD’s Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) for a single purpose: to recognize and celebrate the outstanding students whose achievements earned them the scholarship.
In today's digital age, many users feel that Google's search results must meet their expectations. Concerns about an influx of ads, a perceived bias toward big brands, and the rise of AI-powered alternatives are leading many to question the search giant's direction. This discussion delves into these issues, exploring why they matter to everyday users and what they mean for the future of online search.
UHD's First Fulbright Specialist Dr. Candace Tenbrink on Her Project in Moldova
More on Dr. TenBrinks's ExperienceProfessor Richard Condé Teaches the Art & Science of Sales Leadership
Read about Dr. CondeUHD is a co sponsor and MBA recruited future prospects, met current students, and caught up with alumni!
Read about the Art Car 5K RunThe Marilyn Davies College of Business partnered with Lone Star College Cy-fair to present our...
Read more on MDCOB Lunch & LearnThe MDCOB Career Center is in the business of elevating future industry professionals. This past month...
Read more on MDCOB Career CenterBobby Stokes has a passion for numbers. From the time he was very young...
We asked Stokes, why UHDIn her new role, Ogburn will oversee the academic advising process for undergraduate business students.
We asked Ogburn a few questionsLearn more March 27-31 at MDCOB's MBA Admissions Week!
The UHD MBA program was proud to participate and be a part of the 2023 Women in Business...
Read about 2023 Women in Business LuncheonIn our continued efforts to create a strong transfer student pipeline, the Marilyn Davies College of Business visited Houston...
Read about HCC Transfer DayThe Marilyn Davies College of Business kicked off its Inaugural Black History Month Celebration...
Read about MDCOB Black History MonthOne of the many resources the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) offers to future business leaders is our very own MDCOB Career Center.
Read more on MDCOB Career FairTax season is here, but there is no reason to stress because MDCOB is offering free tax return filings for the 2023 season.
Read about UHD's VITA ProgramSenior Cristi Wade Shares Her Wisdom on Optimizing the UHD Experience.
Read Chrisit's Interview with UHD News“The UHD Insurance and Risk Management Center hosted a virtual speaker series...
Read more on Past RMI Speaker Series“Tell us your story and let your passion for the business shine through.” Such were the words of Robert Herjavec, Shark...
Read more on Pitch DayOn December 13th of 2022, the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALFPA) hosted a gala...
Read more on ALFPA Gala NightHouston, Texas – As part of our strong partnership with the business community...
Read more on AUSii ConferenceThe Project Management Institute – Houston Chapter hosted their monthly meeting at the Marilyn Davies College of Business on Friday, October 21st 2022.
More about the Annual EventThe Project Management Institute – Houston Chapter hosted their monthly meeting at the Marilyn Davies College of Business on Friday, October 21st 2022.
Read About PMI HoustonThe Marilyn Davies College of Business is proud to introduce and welcome new faculty members to the University of Houston-Downtown.
New Faculty ListingThe Houston Business Journal held its 6th Annual Women Who Mean Business awards on October 20th, 2022, at the Houston Marriot Marquis.
More on Houston Business Journal AwardsOn Nov. 11, 2022, Latinas (and a few others) descended on Main Street, with and without heels, to “take over” for the Power on Heels 4th Annual Conference & Scholarship Awards.
Read More on Power on Heels ConferenceIf you’re ready to start building your professional network, consider a membership in the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)...
Read More on NABAThe final two Fridays in October found a number of exuberant Marilyn Davies College of Business undergrads gathered for lunch...
Read More on Ted Bauer ScholarsKimberly Castillo Makes the Case for Signing Up. “Life changing” is the way Kimberly Castillo (BBA, ’22) describes her experience as a member...
Read More on Kimberly's Experience with ALPHAToday we meet Zackery Miller-Perez, CPA (’18), who transferred to UHD’s Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) after earning...
Read More on Zachery Miller-PerezThis designation comes after the student organization was recognized for its commitment...
Read More on Beta Gamma SigmaDr. Julio Canedo, an Associate Professor at the University of Houston Downtown’s college of business, has recently published, The Intelligent Startup, a book on management theories and the future of leadership...
More on Dr. CanedoUHD Accounting students, meet Grant Thornton. “Bold” is not often used to describe the field of accounting. But thanks to UHD partner Grant Thornton, a global tax accounting, audit, and advisory services firm, it soon will be...
More on Grant ThorntonThe University of Houston-Downtown’s Marilyn Davies College of Business welcomed more
than 75 business professionals and students...
Two University of Houston-Downtown alums were honored recently with a place on Houston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2022...
Read More about Award AlumsThe Marylin Davies College of Business has recently announced Lynne Hackedorn as the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award and Ivan Sanchez as the recipient of the Rising Star Award...
Read More about Award RecipientsOn June 23, 2022, UHD Student Activities held their yearly One Main Event (OME), an awards program that recognizes organizations and individuals whose contributions to the UHD community ...
Read More about AMAThe Marilyn Davies College of Business is consistently working in the greater Houston area. We are proud to share some recent moments of our faculty, staff and students in the community.
View Photo GalleryThe University of Houston-Downtown’s Marilyn Davies College of Business is hosting a Regional Business Forum to highlight topics and issues among Houston, Mexican, and Central American industries at 9 a.m., Friday, June 24.
More on Regional Business ForumAfter 20 years, Dr. Steven P. Coy has retired from UHD. A passionate educator, Coy served many functions at the Marilyn Davies College of Business...
Read More on Two Faculty MembersThe Marilyn Davies College of Business announces with a heavy heart that Dr. William K. Barksdale, passed away unexpectedly...
Read More on Dr. BarksdaleThe Houston Chapter of Financial Executives International hosted a one-day conference to provide a broad training curriculum for chief financial officers...
Read More on CFO UniversityThe Marilyn Davies College of Business invites all prospective graduate students to learn more about its programs during Graduate Business Programs Week, June 13-17.
Read More on Graduate Business Programs WeekFor the fourth consecutive year, The C.T. Bauer Foundation is supporting students at the Marilyn Davies College of Business...
Read More on Ted Bauer ScholarshipsUHD is now home to four Fulbright Scholars. Dr. Rahul Verma rounds out this historic moment for the University. He is the second Fulbrighter in the Marilyn Davies College of Business...
Read More on Dr. Rahul VermaSloane Pardue is a student on the rise. The senior marketing major at the University of Houston-Downtown’s Marilyn Davies College of Business...
Read More on Sloane PardueThe “Great Resignation” or “The Great Regret?” Many U.S. workers who changed jobs during the “Great Resignation” regret quitting their old job...
Read About The Great ResignationThe 21st annual University of Houston-Downtown Student Research Conference took place virtually on April 22, 2022...
More on Student Research ConferenceEarlier in the semester, we announced the creation (and criteria) of the MDCOB Excellence in Teaching Awards...
Read About our Faculty RecipientsThe Marilyn Davies College of Business hosted a special Lunch and Learn session where advisors from local community colleges attended...
Read About Our Lunch & LearnFaculty expert, Dietrich von Biedenfeld speaks to media about rising prices in our economy.
View KHOU News StoryIn March 2022, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved UHD’s new Bachelor of Business Administration...
New HRM ProgramAMA UHD attended and competed in the 2022 AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago, Illinois...
Read More on AMA ConferenceSince 2013, Insurance & Risk Management students (RMI) at the Marilyn Davies College of Business have been afforded opportunities to gain valuable knowledge...
Read More on Mr. StregeThe Marilyn Davies College of Business participated in the 2022 Lunar New Year Festival as a sponsor. The Chinese Community Center is a multi-ethnic organization...
Lunar New Year FestivalThe Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA), the largest, most influential association of accounting and finance professionals in Texas...
MPAC and our StudentsThe Marilyn Davies College of Business is proud to introduce the “MDCOB Excellence in Teaching Award” to recognize, reward, and support the outstanding efforts of our faculty in providing excellence in...
Read More on Excellence AwardThe University of Houston-Downtown, Marilyn Davies College of Business is proud to announce the re-launch of the MBA Student Association. The mission of MBA Student Association...
Discover MBASAEach year, more than 800 scholarships are awarded to Texas students by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HSLR). As one of the largest scholarship providers in the nation, the Rodeo has presented more than 20,000 scholarships...
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