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Wellness & Success Centers Wins Another Honor

May 31, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

The WSC was honored with the 2024 Outstanding Facilities Award, one of only six universities to receive the distinction.

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Organic Chemistry Students Taught by Dr. Vishakha Shembekar Present Findings

May 31, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

Recently, a group of Gators presented their findings just that subject to a group of local high school students, all of whom were shocked by the effects, yes, but also excited about the underlying chemistry the UHD students had employed to research them. The presenters were all taking part in a Service-Learning project as part of an Organic Chemistry course taught by Dr. Vishakha Shembekar, a Lecturer in the Natural Sciences Department in the College of Sciences & Technology.

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UHD and Houston Rockets Collaborate To Host Basketball Camp

May 31, 2024

The camp, a collaboration between UHD and the Houston Rockets, gives your 10-to-16-year-old son or daughter the opportunity to learn from trained experts and develop life-long skills in teamwork, discipline and leadership. Held from June 10 through 14, campers will have access to UHD's state-of-the-art Wellness and Success Center (WSC) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Food Services' News, June 3-7

May 31, 2024

Check out the deals and specials this week at UHD's Downtown campus eateries!

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CFO University Returns to UHD

May 31, 2024 | By Kay Medina

Hosted by UHD, the one-day conference from 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, includes dynamic sessions ranging from topics like, "Navigating the High Stakes in IT" and "Be the House: Decision Making in a High Stakes World". Located at UHD One Main Building (OMB), the annual event provides training curriculum for aspiring financial executives and chief financial officers. Attendees can expect more than ten esteemed speakers, panel-style discussions, and a variety of networking opportunities.

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 28, 2024 | By Kay Medina

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, University of Houston-Downtown welcomed Mr. David Ono to discuss Japanese Americans in World War II and the valiant Nisei Soldiers, second-generation Japanese Americans who fought in segregated units.

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Jesus Kargue Goes the Extra Mile

May 28, 2024

Jesus Kargue, a coordinator in the Marilyn Davies College of Business' Administrative Services department, was recognized with the Goes the Extra Mile Award during last year's Staff Awards Ceremony. He's one of five staff members recognized for commitment to the university.

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UHD Hosts 24th Annual TXName Conference

May 24, 2024 | By Kay Medina

UHD recently hosted the 24th Annual TXName Conference. Co-sponsored by UHD's College of Public Service (CPS), the dynamic three-day conference, centered on the theme of joy in multicultural learning, served as a "vibrant intellectual and collaborative exchange" for educators, advocates, and activists across the Lone Star State and beyond.

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MDCOB Wins at AMA Crystal Awards

May 24, 2024 | By Kay Medina

MDCOB recognized as best of the best in marketing at AMA Crystal Awards. The AMA Crystal Awards gala is Houston's largest marketing event and recognizes the best-of-the-best marketers across the state of Texas.

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Food Services' News, May 27-31

May 24, 2024

Check out what's on offer from UHD Auxiliary Services: deals, drinks, treats, and eats!