College of Humanities & Social Sciences News
Student Photo Exhibition Makes History
See how UHD students used photography to preserve Houston history by documenting their communities and daily lives.
Ammar Ansari is Turning UHD Lessons into Global Impact
As a senior in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, Ammar Ansari has spent his undergraduate years at UHD exploring how understanding people can lead to meaningful change. As the founder of the Malaikah Foundation, named after the Arabic...
Alum Spotlight: Tiffany Jackson
Jackson turned survival into service, overcoming homelessness and adversity to become a clinic administrator, therapist, and dedicated builder of her community.
2nd Annual Language & Health Symposium a Celebration and a Call to Action
The event was both a celebration of medical interpreters and professionals and a call for health equity and language justice.
Center for Public Deliberation To Tackle Flood Preparedness
The Center for Public Deliberation will convene citizens and candidates to debate three paths for Houston flood preparedness.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are a variety of thought-provoking, fun, and interactive events for all Gators. Read on for Hispanic Heritage Month events happening on the University of Houston-Downtown...
O’Kane Gallery Hosts First Ever Alumni Art Exhibit at Historic Willow Street Pump Station
When Mark Cervenka, Director of the O’Kane Gallery, called for submissions for the university’s first alumni art show, he wasn’t sure what to expect. To his surprise more than 50 alumni from UHD’s Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program eagerly...
Five Fun Facts About CHSS
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is one of the four colleges here at UHD and the home of many students pursuing their degrees. CHSS offers a wide range of programs, including English, History, and Communications.
Felicity Tutu is Shaping the Future of Communication
Every month, Felicity Tutu engages in an activity she absolutely adores. She emcees an online forum with customers from across the world to discuss the latest customs and trade compliance changes for her employer, a leading global logistics company...
Getting Real: The Story Behind Vanessa Rojas’ Success
When you walk into the Advising Center at UHD’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), you might just be greeted by Vanessa Rojas, the director of the center and a proud UHD alumna. Rojas didn’t stumble into academic advising; she built...

