UHD News
Food Services' News, Aug 4-8
Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...
UHD To Experience Growing Pains During Gator Expansion
No Pain. No Gain. How many times have you heard that expression? Starting in the next couple of weeks, Gators might have to find a few new pathways due to the second phase of Gator Expansion. But the extra steps will be well worth it as enticing,...
Food Services' News, July 28-Aug 1
Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...
Make a Dynamic Impact at MDCOB's Kicking Hunger Event
According to the Houston Food Bank, around one million residents of Southeast Texas don’t have enough to eat, and one in five people face food insecurity. What can you do to make a difference? This fall, Marilyn Davies College of Business invites...
MATH 1324 Summer Boot Camp Program: The Formula for Success
In October 2024, the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) reached out to the Department of Math and Statistics with a problem that needed solving. Many of the MDCOB’s new business majors were not reaching college readiness in math, and their...
The Legacy of Dr. Kevin Barksdale
Although Kevin Barksdale, Ph.D., passed away a little more than three years ago, he is fondly remembered by the faculty, staff, and hundreds of graduates of the Marilyn Davies College of Business for his passion for the MBA program and his tireless...
How Hafsa Khalil Discovered Her Passion for Medicine and Global Health
For 24-year-old Hafsa Khalil, a UHD graduate and third-year medical student at UT-Southwestern Medical School, her journey in medicine began in middle school. Originally from Houston, she lived in India with her family for most of her high school...
Gladis Moya’s 25-Year Journey of Service, Growth, and Inspiration at UHD
Gladis Moya's 25-year journey at UHD, from student to Manager of Benefits & Compensation, exemplifies dedication, growth, and inspiring leadership as a President's Staff Excellence Award recipient.
Leslie Sirrianni Matches Student Passion With Purpose Through Social Work Placements
As Director of Field Education for University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, Leslie Sirrianni plays a pivotal role in shaping student experiences beyond the classroom. A cornerstone of the BSW program is the...
Dr. Rachna Sadana Cultivates Minds, Confronts Cancer-Cell Growth
For Dr. Rachna Sadana, a Professor of Biology and Department Chair in the Natural Sciences department, life and work revolve around two core principles: cultivation and growth. Whether she develops the research skills of her students, pursues...