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Commencement Is This Week

May 3, 2024

The University of Houston-Downtown is hosting the 76th Commencement Ceremony honoring UHD undergraduate and graduate students on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the NRG Stadium.

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Flight Cancelled

May 3, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

The student speaker at UHD's 76th commencement has been through ups and downs in her life, but she never let her circumstances dictate the effort she expended to achieve her goals.

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Singer-Songwriter Theo Lawrence Will Serenade Downtown May 9

May 3, 2024

At 7 p.m., May 9, Theo Lawrence will headline the second week of UHD's Thursday Night Concert Series at Discovery Green. His music draws from classic country music from the U.S. and his native Canada.

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Setting the Course: "Tu Futuro" Scholarship Recipients Announced

May 3, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Future Gators Liliana Valdez and Luis Rodriguez recently received some of the best news any high school senior could hope for: They received full scholarships covering the cost of a four-year UHD undergraduate degree, thanks to the Univision/UHD "Tu Futuro" scholarship program.

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QEP Survey and Poll To Close Midnight, May 12

May 3, 2024

Students, faculty, and staff can make a difference in the future of UHD in less than 10 minutes. It only takes a few minutes to help determine the next "big idea" to enhance student experiences and outcomes at UHD. Take the survey/poll!

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UHD's Gator Scholarship Center Lift Offs with Scholars and Cent$ Event

May 3, 2024 | By Percy Sandel

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) took a significant step towards enhancing its support for students' educational aspirations with the launch of the Gator Scholarship Center.

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Food Services' Offerings for May 6-10

May 3, 2024

During the week of May 6-10, UHD Food Services will offer several deals and promotions on tasty meals and treats.

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UHD Society for Human Resources Management Student Chapter Triumphs at State Competition

May 2, 2024 | By Kay Medina

The UHD Society for Human Resources Management Student Chapter's competed and won at the Texas SHRM Student Conference and Competition, held at the University of North Texas.

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Faculty and Staff: Know Your Data!

May 2, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Did you know the data you need to complete a report or perfect a PowerPoint for an internal presentation is at your fingertips? The Office of Data Analytics and Institutional Research (DAIR) has uploaded the information in three easy-to-use formats: dashboards, eIntelligence, and EAB Navigate. Registration for the trainings is available on the calendar on the DAIR webpage.

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UHD Offers Life-Changing Summer Programs for High School Students

April 23, 2024

During Summer 2024, UHD is investing in the future of high schoolers through educational programs aimed at changing the trajectories of their lives.