UHD News
‘We Got You’: The Quiet Power of Care at UHD
Two women are leading a quiet revolution grounded in empathy, action, and student empowerment. Meet Hope Pacheco, Assistant Dean of Student Advocacy & Assistance, and Cynthia Parra, Assistant Director of the Basic Needs Center. Together, they form...
Shining a Light on Elder Abuse: UHD To Host Regional Conference on June 20
Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect. Yet for too many, these basic rights are threatened by a silent and devastating issue: elder abuse. Elder abuse is a largely hidden crisis that affects seniors from all walks of...
Special Screening of KHOU’s Juneteenth Documentary
KHOU-TV returns to the UHD campus with a special viewing of its newest Juneteenth documentary: 1865 – 2005 | Kinfolk and Family. Produced by KHOU-TV News Anchors Mia Gradney and Len Cannon, the documentary will be shown at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, in UHD’s TDECU Tour Room in the Welcome Center, 201 Girard St.
The Gators Guide to Pride Month 2025 in Downtown Houston
Gators, its officially summer, and we’re excited to embark on a brand-new month. June kicks off Pride Month, and Houston is one of the best spots to celebrate. From the longest-running Pride celebration and parade to family-friendly events in the...
UHD Expands Degree Offerings into B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.A. in Translation, and Online MBA
As the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) continues to innovate and expand, the university is offering two new degree programs, in addition to now offering its MBA program completely online. Beginning fall 2025, courses will be offered for the...
A Warm, Gator Welcome to New Leadership at the College of Public Service and Enrollment Management
Welcome to the newest members of our Gator Family! Long Huynh, DBA, and José Gabriel Ricardo-Osorio, Ed.D., join us on Monday, June 2, 2025—their first official day as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of the College of Public...
Mother and Son Climb the Higher Ed Mountain Together
Mothers around the world encourage their children to earn a college degree. But what happens when the mother and child (son, in this case) are on the journey together? We posed that question to mom Lisa Martinez and son AJ Velazquez, two of our...
UHD Urban Education Partners on a Grant to Create a Pipeline of Highly Qualified Teachers
This fall, 15 aspiring educators and graduates of Klein ISD will embark on their sophomore year at Lone Star College-University Park (LSC - University Park), followed by obtaining their Associates of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree. In Fall 2026,...
Welcome New Employees! | May 19, 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. Wendy Winborn Academic Success Coordinator III Academic Advising Jenine Cinco Accountant II General...
Sparkling Success: Gators Win Two AMA Crystal Awards
On Thursday, May 15, seven University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) staff, alums, and students attended the American Marketing Association (AMA) Houston’s Crystal Awards Gala, the Bayou City’s largest...