Alumni News
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
In January 2017, the University of Houston-Downtown’s Alumni Council welcomed three new members to serve a one-year term. The new slate of board officers are Phillip Ellison, Miriam Morales and...Continue reading
UHD ALUM OVERCOMES OBSTACLES ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
University of Houston-Downtown alumnus Terence O'Neill is the definition of confidence and perservance; however, this wasn't always the case. There were many...Continue reading
Q&A WITH UHD ALUM DENISE HERNANDEZ
If anyone is qualified to give you nutrition advice, its Denise Hernandez. Hernandex has been studying healthy and wellness for eight years; and aside from being...Continue reading
CITY HALL COMMUNICATOR GETTING THE 'WRITE' STUFF FROM UHD
The road to success hasn't always been a smooth one for Janae Steadham. Regardless of any bumps, the corporate communicator is grateful that her professional path...Continue reading
UHD TO LAUNCH ALL-NEW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Spring 2017, has been set for the official kick-off of the University of
Houston-Downtown Alumni Association, according to Director of
Development, Jaha Williams...Continue reading
UHD ALUMNI GIVE BACK
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students of all backgrounds have major opportunities to reach educational and career goals. Accomplished University alumni assist in this mission through...Continue reading
FROM WAR ZONE TO CLASSROOM
Veterans interested in attending college have more resources available
than ever, but veteran students face unique challenges. University of
Houston-Downtown (UHD) veteran student Terran Fontenot reached out for
support...Continue reading
UHD NAMES LIZA ALONZO DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
The Division of University Advancement announced Friday, July 1, that
Liza Alonzo has accepted a new position at the University of
Houston-Downtown (UHD) as Director of Alumni Relations. As a UHD alumna, Alonzo brings enthusiasm...Continue reading
UHD ALUMNUS ELECTED TO HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL
Mike Knox, UHD alumnus (’90) and councilman for At-large Position 1
of the Houston City Council in Texas, has a long history of honorable
public service.
He is a veteran who served in the United States Air Force...Continue reading
HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMES UHD MBA PROGRAM NO. 1 IN HOUSTON
UHD received news this week that our Master of Business Administration
Program in the College of Business now ranks at the top of Houston
Business Journal’s (HBJ) annual Largest Houston-Area MBA Programs list.
In only two short years..Continue Reading
WORLD YOUTH FOUNDATION HONORS ALUMNA WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
UHD College of Business alumna, and President and CEO of Fuzion Apps,
Laquitta DeMerchant was honored by the World Youth Foundation, Inc. at
their annual brunch on Saturday. DeMerchant was honored with the 2015
Community Impact Award for her work as an outstanding volunteer...Continue reading
ALUMNUS SHARES HIS JOURNEY FROM PETROLEUM LANDMAN TO SPORTS EXECUTIVE
For UHD alumnus Doug Thornton (’82), the unconventional path
from petroleum landman to major sports executive was paved by leaps of
faith, overwhelming challenges, and good and bad choices. In a packed
auditorium with students watching by live stream from two overflow rooms
Tuesday, he told his story...Continue reading
More than 200 alumni and their guests reunited Oct. 22 at Saint Arnold Brewery for the fall edition of UHD’s Alumni Downtown Social Series. Alumni who graduated as early as the 1980’s reunited to enjoy food and friends, and to celebrate the University’s 40th anniversary. Dr. Flores spoke about the programs and current events going …
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The University of Houston-Downtown celebrated the culmination of its inaugural homecoming week Saturday, as UHD Sports & Fitness hosted the first ever homecoming tailgate, otherwise known as “Tail-Gatoring.” Nineteen Tail-Gatoring teams began arriving as early as 8 a.m. to prepare for the day-long event. Groups consisted of university club sport teams, student organizations, fraternities, sororities, university departments …
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About 350 of Houston’s most popular and passionate foodies gathered in the ballroom of The Houstonian Hotel on Sunday, Oct. 5 for My Table magazine’s 18th Annual Houston Culinary Awards. My Table readers nominated and voted on the city’s top chefs, establishments and entrepreneurs in diverse categories, from “Best Interior Design” to “Favorite Mom & Pop Ethnic Restaurant.” …
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Cadets from the University of Houston-Downtown Criminal Justice Training Center participated in Tuesday’s National Night Out by handing out literature about personal safety and home and vehicle protection at several locations in Harris County Precinct 2. Precinct 2 Constable and UHD alumnus Chris Diaz has invited UHD cadets to assist with this community service project each year since he was elected …
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Recently, UHD invited the successful alumni, who serve as models for the University’s most recent installation of the award-winning Major Opportunity marketing campaign, to a reception on campus. The alumni were able to mingle with administrators, faculty and staff, as well as unveil miniatures of their billboards, which will soon appear across the Greater Houston …
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