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Promises, Promises

April 9, 2024

Dulce Martinez Rangel's journey of education, entrepreneurship, and community impact started at UHD, and returned when she decided to come back and pursue her Masters of Teaching.

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Empowering Scholars: Student Essay Explores Black Masculinity

April 5, 2024

Senior English major Emmanual Morrison English explores Black masculinity in film.

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QEP Topic Presentations

April 5, 2024 | By Adilene Mendoza

At 1 p.m., Monday, April 8, the UHD reaccreditation team will present the three Quality Enhancement Plan finalists to the campus community.

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Welcome New Employees April 8

April 4, 2024

UHD welcomed new Gators to the family this week!

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Food Services' Offerings for April 8-12

April 4, 2024

Check out the offerings and eats on campus for the week of April 8.

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Solar Eclipse Basics

April 4, 2024

Lecturer Aimee Bichler, Ph.D. will explain what an eclipse is, notable historical eclipses, how to view an eclipse safely, and more. Her lecture begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Fondren Commons in the College of Sciences and Technology Building. Afterwards, attendees are invited to go outside and view the event, and the first 100 attendees will receive a pair of Lunt Solar Systems glasses (American Astronomical Society-approved, meeting the ISO 12312-2 international standard).

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The Katy Rodeo: A Time-Honored Tradition

April 2, 2024 | By Mitchell Loper

Ashlyn Pena, a Junior in the College of Public Service, a UHD Cheerleader, and a Former VP of an FFA Chapter in Katy ISD, has insight on what it takes to be a Gator. In the following interview, Pena shares some of her background involving the FFA, rodeos, legacy, and becoming a Gator.

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Announcing the Finalists for the QEP Topics

March 29, 2024 | By Adilene Mendoza

We are excited to announce the finalists for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) topics at University of Houston-Downtown. After careful consideration, three outstanding topics have been selected to advance to the final stage.

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Welcome Carole E. Clerie in New Role of VP for Human Resources

March 28, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

The University of Houston-Downtown welcomes Carole E. Clerie as the inaugural Vice President for Human Resources.

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UHD Celebrates Earth Month: Learn About Sustainability and Take Action!

March 28, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD will partner with Earth Day Houston on Saturday, April 20. Discovery Green is presenting a big event and even bigger challenge: GO ZERO for a waste-free event with zero trash with the help of UHD volunteers as Recycling Ambassadors.