UHD News
See How Shakespeare’s Greatest Tragedy Becomes an Unforgettable Event
Join us for a unique personal enrichment course that brings Shakespeare’s "Hamlet" to life through film, literature, performance, and conversation. This immersive experience invites participants to explore one of the world’s most enduring stories...
UHD's Bayou's Best: Vanessa Mattox
When Vanessa F. Mattox enrolled at UHD, she questioned whether she would truly belong. As a first-generation, nontraditional student returning to higher education after more than 20 years, she initially wondered whether she would feel “out...
Mental Health Matters Event Delivers Three Days of Learning, Connection, and Community Support
The University of Houston-Downtown Counseling Department’s third annual Mental Health Matters Event brought together a powerful community of advocates, practitioners, students, and employees committed to learning and community support. A vendor...
UHD Sports News – April 13, 2026
We’re in the home stretch of the season, and across disciplines Gators have been thriving under the pressure of competition. The Women’s Soccer team is set to end their season on a high note. The team, who are the current reigning...
UHD Celebrates Student Employee Appreciation Week
Our campus thrives because of the dedication and passion of our student employees. From being the first faces our visitors meet to the trusted individuals who support our offices each day, their contributions are essential to our success. Student...
Dr. Michael Pettiette on How Research Shapes Learning Experiences, Career Outcomes
I’ve seen firsthand what becomes possible when students have a clear pathway from classroom learning to professional practice. That’s exactly what our University of Houston-Downtown American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter is building. Now a...
Celebrate Earth Day at the President’s Lecture on Sustainability
UHD will celebrate Earth Day with a provocative exploration of our planet’s future. On Wednesday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m., the President’s Lecture Series will host a panel of renowned experts for “Sustainability Transitions in the Anthropocene” in...
Provost Bordelon Appointed UHD Interim President
Last week University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, Ph.D. announced that Dr. Deborah E. Bordelon, UHD Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, will serve as Interim President of UHD starting May 1,...
Mariachi Returns to UHD as Academic Program Under Director David Moreno
Mariachi music has long been a symbol of celebration and identity. At UHD, the tradition is now gaining renewed momentum as a structured academic program led by a director determined to build something lasting. For David Moreno Quijano, the...
UHD Celebrates Earth Month at the Intersection of Design and Sustainability
This year UHD takes an innovative approach to Earth Month—through design! Each April people around the globe celebrate “Earth Month” as a time to raise awareness about environmental and sustainability issues. UHD kicks off its own engaging Earth...