UHD News
Student Commencement Speaker Will Pursue Grad School, Robotics Career After DoD Internship
Mitchell Nasser, Computer Science, is graduating with a clear path into a career in robotics.
UHD Dining News: April 20-24
Hungry, Gators? Read on for a list of specials and promotions at the University of Houston-Downtown's Food Court for April 20-24, 2026. New Breakfast Item: French Toast Sticks: Four French Toast Sticks ($3.59) Gator Wings ($6.99): Monday:...
Inside The Bayou Review
At its core, The Bayou Review is a space for exploration. The Bayou Review, University of Houston-Downtown’s student-run literary and arts magazine, is tied to the course ENG 3332 Literary Magazine Production, in which students learn firsthand...
Congratulations to Interim Provost Jonathan Davis!
Last week President Blanchard announced that as Provost Deborah Bordelon assumes the position of Interim President on May 1, 2026, Dr. Jonathan Davis, Dean of the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), will step into the role of Senior Vice...
Student Commencement Speaker Alexis Beltran
Alexis Beltran earned her degree in Political Science.
UHD Faculty Recognized for Advancing Student Success, Research Impact, and Shared Governance
The University of Houston-Downtown community came together on April 14 to celebrate the extraordinary dedication, creativity, and impact of our faculty at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony.
UHD Hosts Record-Breaking 2026 SHRM Texas Student Conference & Competition
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) and the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) proudly hosted the 2026 SHRM Texas Student Conference & Competition on April 10–11, welcoming more than 170 attendees from over 20 schools and 16 competing...
UHD Launches First Magazine Dedicated to Faculty Excellence
In her letter in the inaugural UHD magazine dedicated to faculty excellence, Bayou Scholars, Provost Bordelon writes: “A useful question to ask about any print publication is, simply: Why? As in, why should it exist?” The answer is an easy one:...
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...
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...