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AMA UHD Wins Big in NOLA

April 22, 2025 | By Katherine Medina

Join us in congratulating UHD's student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA)! The Marilyn Davies College of Business students, along with advisor Dr. Michael Pettiette brought home three awards from the AMA 2025 International Collegiate Conference.

Dean Davis, Marilyn Davies, and President Blanchard at the reception.

Marilyn Davies Honored at the College that Bears Her Name

April 17, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD celebrated Marilyn Davies, namesake of the Marilyn Davies College of Business, for her transformative $10M gift and its enduring impact on the university and our students.

Dean Davis, Marilyn Davies, and President Blanchard at the reception.

Marilyn Davies Honored at the College that Bears Her Name

April 17, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD celebrated Marilyn Davies, namesake of the Marilyn Davies College of Business, for her transformative $10M gift and its enduring impact on the university and our students.

Scholarship recipients at one of the luncheon tables.

2025 Donor-Scholar Luncheon Celebrates Achievements, Opportunity

April 15, 2025

The luncheon celebrated scholarships, academics, opportunity, and gratitude, connecting donors and students and highlighting the impact of giving.

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UHD at Earth Day Houston at Discovery Green

April 14, 2025

All Gators are encouraged to come out to Earth Day Houston at Discovery Green on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in support of the more than 100 UHD student volunteers, as well as to experience the artwork on display by UHD Graphic Design...

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University Relations Staff Wins Four National Marketing Awards

April 13, 2025

Congratulations to UHD’s University Relations department for earning four national awards—two gold, a silver, and a bronze —in the 2024 Collegiate Advertising Awards contest. The Collegiate Advertising Awards is an annual contest created to honor...

Jose Vazquez holding his Phi Kappa Phi certificate.

From First-Gen Student to Academic Honor Society: Meet Jose Vazquez

April 10, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

Jose Vazquez, Associate Director of Student Leadership and Involvement, is more than just a campus leader. He’s a living example of resilience, authenticity, and academic triumph.

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Student Commencement Speaker Antoinette Mosley

April 4, 2025

Houstonian Antoinette Mosley earned her accounting degree, scholarships, and a Grant Thornton job while balancing life and academics.

the downtown Houston skyline with the UHD logo and Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning overlaid.

Student-Led Community Engagement Grants Available

April 3, 2025

Interested in making an impact in the community? UHD’s Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning (CCESL) is pleased to announce its biannual call for applications to lead a Community Engagement Project during the fall 2025 semester.

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Don’t Miss This Month’s President’s Lecture Celebrating Earth Month

April 3, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Dr. Katharine Owens, an explorer, professor, and Fulbright fellow, has dedicated her life and research to understanding the impact of plastics on the environment.