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Dr. timothy Redl, University of Houston-Downtown professor of mathmatics and chair for department of mathmatics and statistics, stands aside a research poster. University alum and Redl's mentee Timothy Duong points to their presentation poster for their senior research project on AP statistics analysis for college admission

Impactful Teaching, Impact Learning: How One Student Changed Admissions Policy

May 21, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Recent UHD graduate Thomas Duong’s success is a testament to perseverance, the UHD faculty’s impact on student outcomes, and how one research project can make a big difference.  A native of Vietnam, Duong attended Houston Community College before...

Bobby and Brenda Ramos pose for a photo in front of their mural.

New Mural at CHSS Celebrates Gators Past, Present, and Future

February 28, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

Last November, Gator alumni and married couple Bobby and Brenda Ramos, owners of Ramos Renditions, unveiled the product of their months-long labor: a mural on the tenth floor of the One Main Building.

Chief Diaz poses for a photo in a formal police uniform. The american flag is behind him.

From Harlingen to Houston, Chief J. Noe Diaz Walked a Challenging Path

February 14, 2025 | By Kay Medina

Discover the inspiring journey of UHD alum and Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr., from a small-town boy to leading Texas' largest law enforcement agency.

Andy Berrios sits for a photo portrait. He is wearing a graduation cap and gown.

Student Spotlight: Andy Berrios

January 24, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

Andy Berrios persevered and is now a data scientist at Kellogg's. While an undergrad, he embraced campus life and professional development opportunities.

Patrick Caballero wears a blue shirt and sits in a brown chair.

Patrick Caballero Is Defying the Odds

January 17, 2025 | By Debra McGaughey

A recent graduate with Huntington's Disease, Caballero overcame significant physical challenges to achieve academic success and pursue his dreams of a Master's degree.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

January 7, 2025

Welcome to our series on alums from UHD's College of Public Service's Criminal Justice program who have had a significant impact on the Houston community and beyond. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez kicked off his long-standing role in law...

Houston Chief of Police J. Noe Diaz

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Chief J. Noe Diaz

January 7, 2025

J. Noe Diaz, Jr., Houston Chief of Police, grew up in the small town of Harlingen, Texas. As a boy, Diaz recalls his fascination with state troopers, and at five or six years old, he made the decision to follow in their footsteps. “I didn’t have...

Constable Alan Rosen, a UHD alum, smiles at the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Constable Alan Rosen

December 12, 2024 | By Katherine Medina

Welcome to our series on alums from UHD's College of Public Service's Criminal Justice program who have had a significant impact on the Houston community and beyond. When Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct 1, graduated from UHD’s Police...

A University of Houston-Downtown alum wears a holiday sweater at the university's jingle mingle

Join Us for Alumni Jingle Mingle

December 5, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

As the holiday season approaches, UHD invites you to the Jingle Mingle Ugly Sweater Party on Dec. 19! This festive event brings the alumni community together to celebrate the season, reconnect with friends, and make new connections. Held in the...

Lucia Romo poses in the main hallway at UHD Northwest campus

A Dream Realized: Mother of Five Takes on the Classroom

November 22, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

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.