UHD News
UHD To Help Shape the Future of Technical Communication
Professor of English Godwin Agboka will soon serve as the editor of Technical Communication Quarterly (TCQ), the flagship and most influential publication in the discipline.
UHDPD Partners with UH, METRO on Public Safety
Chief of Police at UHD, Clemente Rodriguez, joined with UH and METRO leadership to promote safety awareness.
How Greek Life at UHD Shapes Servant Leaders
For many students, joining a Greek organization at UHD becomes a defining part of their college experience, shaping their leadership skills and service mindset. “Being part of a Greek-letter organization means committing to something bigger than...
New Lab To Provide UHD’s Nursing Students With Transformational Learning Experience
Educating students for a career in nursing is not like any other course of study. It requires a blending of classroom theory with immediate, real-world application very early in the process—a honing of skills combined with sincere human...
Urban Education Alumni Make the Grade
Across Houston, UHD alums are using what they learned at their alma mater to instill in students a sense that what they learn in school is a pathway to opportunity.
New Master of Social Work Program Will Expand Career Pathways, Meet Regional Workforce Need
The university will launch a new Master of Social Work (MSW) program, an initiative that addresses a workforce need while also opening the door for Gators to move beyond entry-level roles.
UHD’s iRadio Enters a New Era of Student Broadcasting
For the last 10 years, iRadio has served as a platform where UHD students can share their perspectives and connect with the campus community. From sports commentary and campus conversations to anime discussions and live interviews, the student-led...
UHD’s Newest Tradition: Commitment Day
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, hundreds of high school seniors and their families gathered at UHD to celebrate their college choice for the fall: the University of Houston-Downtown. “We were excited to welcome all the students and their families to...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) By the Numbers
For many people, preparing an income tax return is like learning a foreign language: It can be time-consuming, confusing, and often seems never-ending. According to Dr. Arpita Shroff, Associate Professor of Accounting and International Business at...
UHD 80th Commencement Ceremony a Success for Gator Students
UHD's 80th commencement ceremony was a success for Gator students as they took the next step in their journey.