UHD News
Provost Bordelon Appointed UHD Interim President
Last week University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, Ph.D. announced that Dr. Deborah E. Bordelon, UHD Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, will serve as Interim President of UHD starting May 1,...
Celebrate Earth Day at the President’s Lecture on Sustainability
UHD will celebrate Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, with a special edition of the President’s Lecture Series featuring an expert panel on “Sustainability Transitions in the Anthropocene” at 11:30 a.m. in Fondren Commons, College of Sciences and...
UHD Celebrates Earth Month at the Intersection of Design and Sustainability
This year UHD takes an innovative approach to Earth Month—through design! Each April people around the globe celebrate “Earth Month” as a time to raise awareness about environmental and sustainability issues. UHD kicks off its own engaging Earth...
Mariachi Returns to UHD as Academic Program Under Director David Moreno
Mariachi music has long been a symbol of celebration and identity. At UHD, the tradition is now gaining renewed momentum as a structured academic program led by a director determined to build something lasting. For David Moreno Quijano, the...
Express Yourself at the 2026 Arts and Communication Festival
UHD’s Arts and Communication Festival will answer that question, connecting students with working artists, industry professionals, and real-world creative practitioners.
Welcome New UHD Employees
Please join us in welcoming our new UHD Gators! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus. Brieyana Lee - Assistant Director, Gator Resource Center Nyetta Meaux Moore- Director, Graduate...
UHD Dining News: March 30-April 3
Hungry, Gators? If you are dining on campus, make sure to check out the new items and specials available at UHD's Food Court. As always, if you are on the run and want a quick bite, you can stop by any one of the colleges' micromarkets, Starbucks,...
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...
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...
Rhythm & Books Goes International with London-Based Band Yuuf
UHD’s Rhythm & Books Series, a series of intimate, live recordings, goes international! On Tuesday, April 7, UHD welcomes the London-based band Yuuf, known for their original compositions ranging from ambient music to driving grooves, to 40,000...