UHD News
Creating a Strong Foundation for Future Engineers
This article is the first in a series about UHD’s student-centered professional organizations, ranging from smaller groups founded on campus to collegiate chapters of national organizations. Across all four academic colleges, these organizations...
Denim Day 2026: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
People around the world wear denim on Denim Day, a campaign held in April each year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in solidarity and support of survivors of sexual assault. Denim Day 2026 is Wednesday, April 29. Gators are encouraged to wear...
Chili Cook-Off Zero Waste Results
The University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Chili Cook-Off brought the campus community together for an afternoon of food, fun, and sustainability. This year’s event featured a strong commitment to zero waste, led by the Center for Urban...
UHD Dining News: April 20-24
Hungry, Gators? Read on for a list of specials and promotions at the University of Houston-Downtown's Food Court for April 20-24, 2026. New Breakfast Item: French Toast Sticks: Four French Toast Sticks ($3.59) Gator Wings ($6.99): Monday:...
Inside The Bayou Review
At its core, The Bayou Review is a space for exploration. The Bayou Review, University of Houston-Downtown’s student-run literary and arts magazine, is tied to the course ENG 3332 Literary Magazine Production, in which students learn firsthand...
Student Commencement Speaker Alexis Beltran
Alexis Beltran earned her degree in Political Science.
UHD Faculty Recognized for Advancing Student Success, Research Impact, and Shared Governance
The University of Houston-Downtown community came together on April 14 to celebrate the extraordinary dedication, creativity, and impact of our faculty at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations to Interim Provost Jonathan Davis!
Last week President Blanchard announced that as Provost Deborah Bordelon assumes the position of Interim President on May 1, 2026, Dr. Jonathan Davis, Dean of the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), will step into the role of Senior Vice...
UHD Hosts Record-Breaking 2026 SHRM Texas Student Conference & Competition
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) and the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) proudly hosted the 2026 SHRM Texas Student Conference & Competition on April 10–11, welcoming more than 170 attendees from over 20 schools and 16 competing...
UHD's Bayou's Best: Vanessa Mattox
When Vanessa F. Mattox enrolled at UHD, she questioned whether she would truly belong. As a first-generation, nontraditional student returning to higher education after more than 20 years, she initially wondered whether she would feel “out...