UHD News
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Dr. Michael Pettiette on How Research Shapes Learning Experiences, Career Outcomes
I’ve seen firsthand what becomes possible when students have a clear pathway from classroom learning to professional practice. That’s exactly what our University of Houston-Downtown American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter is building. Now a...
Express Yourself at the 2026 Arts and Communication Festival
UHD’s Arts and Communication Festival will answer that question, connecting students with working artists, industry professionals, and real-world creative practitioners.