UHD News
Making His Mark: Rookie of the Year Norberto Salazar
When Norberto Salazar joined UHD nearly two years ago, he brought more than just professional experience: He brought heart. Today, as the Career Coach and Liaison to Unique Cohort Groups for UHD’s Career Center, Norberto has already made a lasting...
Welcome New UHD Employees | June 23, 2025
Please join us in welcoming our new UHD Gators! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus. Jesus Garcia Security Officer University of Houston-Downtown Police Department Jose...
Food Services' News, June 16-20
Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...
Congratulations to Our Nursing Program!
UHD’s Registered Nurse to BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) Completion Program has been granted the maximum 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)—extending through June 30, 2035. This accreditation is effective as...
UHD Expands Online Certificate Programs to Include Solar Panel Technology
UHD continues to expand its professional development certificate programs in clean technology with the launch of two new online certificate programs in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. As solar energy is expected to generate 50% of the world’s...
Getting Real: The Story Behind Vanessa Rojas’ Success
When you walk into the Advising Center at UHD’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), you might just be greeted by Vanessa Rojas, the director of the center and a proud UHD alumna. Rojas didn’t stumble into academic advising; she built...
Faculty Mentors and Outstanding Students Come Together to Showcase Research
UHD is renowned as a “teaching university,” and that teaching often extends way beyond the classroom. UHD’s exceptional faculty can often be found working with students in labs on research, on service projects in the community, or even cultural...
MDCOB Builds Leaders Through Its Newest Program
As Director of the Career Center at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) since May 2014, Brett Hobby is always on the lookout for internship and career opportunities for undergrad and graduate students alike. The key to his continued...
Food Services' News, June 09-13, 2025
Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...
Recent Social Work Grad Pays It Forward
At six years old, Amber Perez tragically lost her father and gained a perspective that would shape her entire future. The Social Work major was assigned to a social worker through her school, an experience that ignited her calling to help...