UHD News
Mark Your Calendars: Texas SHRM Student Conference Coming to UHD
Students from across Texas will converge at the University of Houston-Downtown to attend the Texas Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Conference & Competition April 10-11. There, students will attend lectures and panels, network,...
From the First Class to the Field: A Geoscience Journey Takes Shape
When Kayla Palucho first enrolled in a geology course at the University of Houston-Downtown her sophomore year, it was out of necessity, not passion. As a Biological and Physical Sciences major with plans for medical school, she needed to take a...
This Tuesday Head to the Polls With UHD’s Walk2Vote
It’s a heated primary season, and the stakes are high for a number of important midterm elections this November. That’s why UHD’s Council of Organizations is hosting their first-ever Walk2Vote for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to...
Get Ready for Taco Tuesday at the UHD Food Court!
Whether you are grabbing a bite between classes, meeting a fellow Gator for a slice, or need your caffeine fix at Starbucks, UHD Food Court has you covered. This week, choose from chicken tender baskets, loaded fries, or a rotating selection of hot...
Faculty Excellence: Dr. Ray Aria
Dr. Ray Aria is making strides in AI-assisted blockchain research.
Bayou's Best: Shikyna William
Five years ago, Shikyna William was a student at Pakistan’s Forman Christian College, a liberal arts university based in the city of Lahore. Today, she is a UHD Data Science major who now joins Bayou’s Best, “one of UHD’s highest student leader and...
UHD Sports News: Volleyball Continues Winning Streak
Women’s Volleyball continues to dominate with yet another sweep (25–15, 25–19, 25–15), this time against Lone Star College-Kingwood. The team’s next matchup is against Lone Star College-Houston North this Wednesday, March 4. The Men’s Volleyball...
UHD To Host Gulf-South Summit: Bridging the Bayou - Pathways of Community
Service-learning opportunities in higher education connect learning to the real world, providing ways for universities to engage with communities while preparing students for their careers. In support of strengthening this hands-on approach to...
Staff Spotlight: Meet Law Enforcement Academy Director Tim Cannon
Mr. Cannon has decades of leadership experience and provides mentorship while continuing a family legacy.
MDCOB Senior Wins Scholarship from Financial Executives Institute
Finance and International Business senior Cameliss Rivera-Gautier recently won the Houston Financial Executives Institute Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support to upperclassmen across Southeast Texas in recognition of their...