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2026 President's Lecture Series Celebrates Black History Month

January 30, 2026

Join the University of Houston–Downtown at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 for a special installment of the President’s Lecture Series.

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2026 Law Summit

January 29, 2026

On Thursday, Feb. 12, Gator students, staff, and faculty, along with Houston law firms and law schools, will gather at UHD@1801 for the 2026 UHD Law Summit.

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QEP Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century

January 29, 2026

UHD’s 2026 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), “Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century,” will prepare Gator graduates to succeed in today’s workforce.

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Need Help With Your Taxes? UHD’s VITA Program Begins Feb. 7

January 28, 2026

Tax season is approaching soon. The University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program begins Saturday, Feb. 7, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who...

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UHD President Blanchard Accepts Presidency of California State University, Long Beach

January 28, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

After five years of dedicated service to UHD, President Loren J. Blanchard has accepted an offer by the California State University’s Board of Trustees to serve as president of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He will leave UHD on...

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Serving Children: UHD’s GatorServe at Dogan Elementary

January 23, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the hallways and many of the classrooms of Dogan Elementary were filled with UHD students, staff, and faculty.

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Dining News: "Slices" Joins the UHD Food Court

January 23, 2026

Pizza, anyone? The newest dining concept to join the UHD Food Court is "Slices," where hungry Gators can get their pizza by the slice as well as Buffalo wings to go.   There are lots of choices: from pepperoni to sausage to meatball. For the...

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Staff Spotlight: Meet UHDPD’s Chief Clemente Rodriguez

January 22, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Meet UHDPD's new Chief of Police, Clemente Rodriguez.

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Student Leader Builds Sisterhood Through UHD Women’s Volleyball Club

January 22, 2026 | By Felicity Tutu

What started as an unexpected tournament match against UHD became the spark that shaped her transfer from Houston Community College and her growth as a student, athlete, and leader. Now a recent graduate with a Master of Business Administration and...

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Student-Run Voter Registration Drive Coming to Campus

January 21, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

UHD Democrats is hosting a voter registration drive from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the third-floor mural area of One Main Building.  The drive is the first event run by UHD Democrats, which was formally established over winter break. The...