UHD News

UHD Women’s and Men’s Soccer Teams Beat LSC-Kingwood
The UHD Women’s Soccer Team won its first game of the season against LSC-Kingwood, last year’s champions, on Saturday, Sept. 13. Thanks to an intense, last-minute goal by Jaretsy Noriega, the final score was 1-0. Of course, it’s a team effort. Go,...

H-GAC Major Universities Travel Survey Comes to UHD September 22-23
Help shape the future of transportation in Houston… and earn a chance to win a $500 gift card. UHD is participating in the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)’s Major Universities Travel Survey. The survey is designed to collect critical travel...

Third Panelist Named for Upcoming President’s Lecture on Banking and Finance
UHD Finance alum Genesis Loera (’12) joins the panel for “Banking on Success: UHD Alumni Share Financial Career Advice” at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in room B200 of the Shea Street Building (Marilyn Daves College of Business). More at...

Alum Spotlight: Dr. Randy Davila Presents at Harvard Workshop
UHD alum Dr. Randy Davila presents at a Harvard workshop.

Food Services' News, September 15-19
Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! Get ready for an exciting Fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...

Students, Faculty & Staff: Requests for Proposals for 2026 Gulf South Summit at UHD
Want to be a part of the 2026 Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, themed “Bridging the Bayou: Pathways of Community”? The regional conference, slated for March 26-28, 2026, is being held right here...

How ‘Belongingness’ Leads to Leadership: UHD’s Scholars Academy
Renowned for her TEDx Talks and best-selling books on courage, vulnerability, empathy, and leadership, Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, said, “Belonging is being accepted for you. Fitting in is being accepted for...

Cooler Temperatures Mean Its Time for Fall Sports
As temperatures begin to drop (finally!), UHD’s Club Soccer teams are ramping up for full seasons of play. In fact, Men’s and Women’s Soccer seasons have already begun. Don’t miss the action when Men’s Soccer takes on LSC-CyFair at Bayland Park at...

UHD Provost Appointed President of Statewide Group
Deborah Bordelon, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, has been appointed president of the Texas Council for Chief Academic Officers (TCCAO) for 2025-2026. The group, which numbers 35 Texas universities among its...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are a variety of thought-provoking, fun, and interactive events for all Gators. Read on for Hispanic Heritage Month events happening on the University of Houston-Downtown...