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Faculty Mentors and Outstanding Students Come Together to Showcase Research

June 5, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD is renowned as a “teaching university,” and that teaching often extends way beyond the classroom. UHD’s exceptional faculty can often be found working with students in labs on research, on service projects in the community, or even cultural...

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Food Services' News, June 09-13, 2025

June 5, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...

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Recent Social Work Grad Pays It Forward

June 5, 2025 | By Kay Medina

At six years old, Amber Perez tragically lost her father and gained a perspective that would shape her entire future. The Social Work major was assigned to a social worker through her school, an experience that ignited her calling to help...

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MDCOB Builds Leaders Through Its Newest Program

June 5, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

As Director of the Career Center at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) since May 2014, Brett Hobby is always on the lookout for internship and career opportunities for undergrad and graduate students alike. The key to his continued...

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‘We Got You’: The Quiet Power of Care at UHD

June 4, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

Two women are leading a quiet revolution grounded in empathy, action, and student empowerment. Meet Hope Pacheco, Assistant Dean of Student Advocacy & Assistance, and Cynthia Parra, Assistant Director of the Basic Needs Center. Together, they form...

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Shining a Light on Elder Abuse: UHD To Host Regional Conference on June 20

June 3, 2025 | By Janet Harreld, MFA, MPA, ABD

Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect. Yet for too many, these basic rights are threatened by a silent and devastating issue: elder abuse. Elder abuse is a largely hidden crisis that affects seniors from all walks of...

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Special Screening of KHOU’s Juneteenth Documentary

May 30, 2025

KHOU-TV returns to the UHD campus with a special viewing of its newest Juneteenth documentary: 1865 – 2005 | Kinfolk and Family. Produced by KHOU-TV News Anchors Mia Gradney and Len Cannon, the documentary will be shown at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, in UHD’s TDECU Tour Room in the Welcome Center, 201 Girard St.

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The Gators Guide to Pride Month 2025 in Downtown Houston

May 30, 2025

Gators, its officially summer, and we’re excited to embark on a brand-new month. June kicks off Pride Month, and Houston is one of the best spots to celebrate. From the longest-running Pride celebration and parade to family-friendly events in the...

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UHD Expands Degree Offerings into B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.A. in Translation, and Online MBA

May 30, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

As the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) continues to innovate and expand, the university is offering two new degree programs, in addition to now offering its MBA program completely online.  Beginning fall 2025, courses will be offered for the...

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A Warm, Gator Welcome to New Leadership at the College of Public Service and Enrollment Management

May 29, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

  Welcome to the newest members of our Gator Family! Long Huynh, DBA, and José Gabriel Ricardo-Osorio, Ed.D., join us on Monday, June 2, 2025—their first official day as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of the College of Public...