UHD News
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...
See How Shakespeare’s Greatest Tragedy Becomes an Unforgettable Event
Join us for a unique personal enrichment course that brings Shakespeare’s "Hamlet" to life through film, literature, performance, and conversation. This immersive experience invites participants to explore one of the world’s most enduring stories...
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...
UHD Launches First Magazine Dedicated to Faculty Excellence
In her letter in the inaugural UHD magazine dedicated to faculty excellence, Bayou Scholars, Provost Bordelon writes: “A useful question to ask about any print publication is, simply: Why? As in, why should it exist?” The answer is an easy one:...
The Bayou Review Reveals New Cover for Spring 2026 Issue
Great art doesn’t just come from far-flung, gate-kept spaces. It grows right here. The Bayou Review, University of Houston-Downtown’s student-run literary and art magazine, highlights this beautifully in their Spring 2026 issue, launching at their...
UHD Celebrates Student Employee Appreciation Week
Our campus thrives because of the dedication and passion of our student employees. From being the first faces our visitors meet to the trusted individuals who support our offices each day, their contributions are essential to our success. Student...
UHD Sports News – April 13, 2026
We’re in the home stretch of the season, and across disciplines Gators have been thriving under the pressure of competition. The Women’s Soccer team is set to end their season on a high note. The team, who are the current reigning...
Mental Health Matters Event Delivers Three Days of Learning, Connection, and Community Support
The University of Houston-Downtown Counseling Department’s third annual Mental Health Matters Event brought together a powerful community of advocates, practitioners, students, and employees committed to learning and community support. A vendor...
Celebrate Earth Day at the President’s Lecture on Sustainability
UHD will celebrate Earth Day with a provocative exploration of our planet’s future. On Wednesday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m., the President’s Lecture Series will host a panel of renowned experts for “Sustainability Transitions in the Anthropocene” in...
Provost Bordelon Appointed UHD Interim President
Last week University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, Ph.D. announced that Dr. Deborah E. Bordelon, UHD Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, will serve as Interim President of UHD starting May 1,...