UHD News
The PERFECT Way for Kids to Spend Spring Break!
We’ll have our UHD Summer Camp offerings listed soon, plus the Houston Rockets will return with their YouthBasketball 4 Skills Development Camp at UHD’s Wellness & Success Center. More to come!
Great Weather, Fantastic Attendance Underscore MLK Day of Service
Last Saturday, nearly 100 volunteers gathered in Moody Park to take part in UHD's annual day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Patrick Caballero Is Defying the Odds
A recent graduate with Huntington's Disease, Caballero overcame significant physical challenges to achieve academic success and pursue his dreams of a Master's degree.
Gators Combine Science and Service at Aldine ISD
UHD students presented on the chemical effects of street drugs to high schoolers in Aldine ISD, educating them about the dangers of drug abuse and inspiring future scientists.
UHDPD Honors Top Performers at Inaugural Awards Ceremony
As the prior year came to a close, the UHD (UHDPD) Police Department came together on the 11th floor of OMB and held its 1st annual UHDPD Awards Banquet, recognizing the relentless effort and contributions of its staff.
Welcome New Employees! January 21
Make sure you give a friendly word and wave to the newest members of the Gator family.
Staff Spotlight: Monica Comeaux Never Gives Up
UHD's Monica Comeaux, a dedicated runner and financial aid expert, balances career, family, and community service while embracing a "never give up" philosophy.
Giddy up, Gators! MDCOB hosts Rodeo-Themed Week of Welcome Events
Saddle up, Gators! The University of Houston-Downtown's Week of Welcome kicks off with a rodeo-themed event at Marilyn Davies College of Business on Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14. On Monday, Gators can expect a robust tabling resource fair...
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Chief J. Noe Diaz
J. Noe Diaz, Jr., Houston Chief of Police, grew up in the small town of Harlingen, Texas. As a boy, Diaz recalls his fascination with state troopers, and at five or six years old, he made the decision to follow in their footsteps. “I didn’t have...
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Welcome to our series on alums from UHD's College of Public Service's Criminal Justice program who have had a significant impact on the Houston community and beyond. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez kicked off his long-standing role in law...