UHD News
Gator Evolution: An Alumnus’ Journey from the Classroom to Crime Scenes and Back Again
Elias Rivera entered University of Houston-Downtown's Criminal Justice program in 1999 with a clear goal: become a police officer. At the time, he was 18 and already working at the Harris County Sheriff's Office nearby. The work enabled him to...
2026 President's Lecture Series Celebrates Black History Month
Join the University of Houston–Downtown at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 for a special installment of the President’s Lecture Series.
QEP Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century
UHD’s 2026 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), “Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century,” will prepare Gator graduates to succeed in today’s workforce.
2026 Law Summit
On Thursday, Feb. 12, Gator students, staff, and faculty, along with Houston law firms and law schools, will gather at UHD@1801 for the 2026 UHD Law Summit.
Need Help With Your Taxes? UHD’s VITA Program Begins Feb. 7
Tax season is approaching soon. The University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program begins Saturday, Feb. 7, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who...
UHD President Blanchard Accepts Presidency of California State University, Long Beach
After five years of dedicated service to UHD, President Loren J. Blanchard has accepted an offer by the California State University’s Board of Trustees to serve as president of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He will leave UHD on...
Serving Children: UHD’s GatorServe at Dogan Elementary
On Saturday, Jan. 17, the hallways and many of the classrooms of Dogan Elementary were filled with UHD students, staff, and faculty.
Dining News: "Slices" Joins the UHD Food Court
Pizza, anyone? The newest dining concept to join the UHD Food Court is "Slices," where hungry Gators can get their pizza by the slice as well as Buffalo wings to go. There are lots of choices: from pepperoni to sausage to meatball. For the...
Staff Spotlight: Meet UHDPD’s Chief Clemente Rodriguez
Meet UHDPD's new Chief of Police, Clemente Rodriguez.
Student Leader Builds Sisterhood Through UHD Women’s Volleyball Club
What started as an unexpected tournament match against UHD became the spark that shaped her transfer from Houston Community College and her growth as a student, athlete, and leader. Now a recent graduate with a Master of Business Administration and...