UHD News
Gator Dining News: June 22-26
Whether you are craving crispy chicken wings or a quick snack, the University of Houston-Downtown's Food Court has you covered. Continue reading for summer hours and dining specials for the week of June 22-26. UHD Dining Hours: Summer...
Mendoza Family Turns UHD Education Into Success and Service
For Paula Mendoza, an accomplished business owner and holder of two degrees from UHD, success is measured by how many young lives she impacts. Whether by employing interns at her multimillion-dollar procurement company or mentoring them through...
Gators Take Comicpalooza
Over Memorial Day weekend, students from the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) took part in a growing partnership with Comicpalooza, the state’s largest pop culture festival, increasing UHD’s visibility and supporting recruitment efforts at one...
UHD Graduate Programs Evolve with Workforce Demand
As industries and workforce expectations evolve, organizations are placing greater emphasis on professionals with specialized skill sets, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world environments.
Happy Juneteenth!
Emancipation Day is a federal holiday with Texas roots. In 1863 during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that enslaved people living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years...
Concerned About Climate Change? See This Video.
On Earth Day 2026, the UHD President’s Lecture Series hosted an eye-opening and important presentation, “Sustainability Transitions in the Anthropocene,” especially highlighting the melting of glaciers around the world and their impact on rising sea levels and the Houston Ship Channel.
UHD Introduces New Academic Programs To Empower Local Small, Family-owned Businesses
This fall, the Marilyn Davies College of Business is launching Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Entrepreneurship & Family Business and in Business Intelligence. These two programs have been years in the making. The process of...
UHD Establishes Department of Psychology to Support Student Success, Research
Previously housed within the Department of Social Sciences, the department will strengthen faculty support and student development.
The Dish on UHD Dining: June 15-18
Whether you need a quick snack or a delicious lunch, the UHD Food Court has you covered. Continue scrolling for weekly dining specials and summer hours at UHD's Food Court. UHD Dining Hours: Summer 2026 Starbucks: June 12-Aug. 10 Monday-Friday,...
UHD Dining News: Enjoy Chicken Tenders at UHD's Food Court
If you are dining on campus, the UHD Food Court has you covered. What's new this week? In addition to a new hot plate special on Thursdays, Gators can now enjoy crispy chicken tenders. Are you craving tacos? On Tuesdays, a new hot plate special...