UHD News
Celebrating 50 Years of UHD: The History of the Site of the Shea Street Building
The Marilyn Davies College of Business, built in 2007, stands where a former warehouse and tenement homes of rail workers once stood.
UHD’s 77th Commencement To Feature City Council Members Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez as Guest Speakers
On Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown will confer degrees for more than 1,600 Gators in two ceremonies at NRG Arena.
GivingTuesday: Let’s All Help Our Gators Succeed
This GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, consider a contribution to the University of Houston-Downtown—no gift is too small to support student success at Houston’s second largest university! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to help provide emergency funding and scholarships to our Gators.
Food Services' News and Scheduled Closures, December 2-6
Check out the latest dining news, including specials and upcoming closures.
Ed-U-Gator Celebrates UHD’s 50th Anniversary in a Huge Way
On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, before partaking of turkey and dressing, head to Downtown Houston to cheer on our very own mascot, Ed-U-Gator, in the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A Dream Realized: Mother of Five Takes on the Classroom
Lucia Romo is the President of the Be a Teacher Club and Associate Dean of Community Engagement of DAIR to Teach. The best part? She graduates in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Education for Early Childhood through Grade Six with Bilingual Supplement.
UHD Alumni Golf Tournament: A Fun Day to Reconnect, Compete, and Give Back
On Friday, December 6, 2024, UHD alum are invited to Hermann Park Golf Course for a day that is all about reconnecting, relaxing, and a little friendly competition. The annual UHD Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament is not just a golf game—it is a...
Food Services' News, November 18-22
Note: The food court and Starbucks will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1 and Dec. 13-Jan. 1 . Also, you can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday Fuego Taco Fuego specializes in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes with a...
Gator Accolades: UHD’s AMA Chapter Wins AAF Competition
The University of Houston-Downtown's (UHD) American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter is celebrating another big win! Twelve outstanding Gators from UHD recently competed at the American Advertising Federation-Houston Competition and Conference on November 1-2 and brought home three coveted awards.
The Official Guide to UHD’s Events for Graduating Gators
We’re less than a month away from UHD’s 77th Commencement Ceremony, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you are walking across the stage at NRG on December 16, 2024, you won’t want to miss the fun events leading up to the big day.