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Food Services' News, June 23-27

June 18, 2025

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,...

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It’s June: Hurricane Season Has Begun

June 17, 2025

It’s summer in Houston and hurricane season has already begun—as of June 1. What does this mean for those of us living along the Gulf Coast? The time to prepare for a hurricane is now: Check out UHD’s info on hurricanes and tropical storms. None of...

Norberto Salazar smiles while holding the University of Houston Downtown's 2024 Rookie of The Year Award

Making His Mark: Rookie of the Year Norberto Salazar

June 16, 2025 | By Jasmine Flores

When Norberto Salazar joined UHD nearly two years ago, he brought more than just professional experience: He brought heart. Today, as the Career Coach and Liaison to Unique Cohort Groups for UHD’s Career Center, Norberto has already made a lasting...

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Welcome New UHD Employees | June 23, 2025

June 16, 2025

Please join us in welcoming our new UHD Gators! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus.    Jesus Garcia Security Officer University of Houston-Downtown Police Department   Jose...

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Food Services' News, June 16-20

June 12, 2025

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,...

University of Houston-Downtown spring 2025 class of RN to BSN graduates after the Pinning Ceremony

Congratulations to Our Nursing Program!

June 11, 2025

UHD’s Registered Nurse to BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) Completion Program has been granted the maximum 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)—extending through June 30, 2035. This accreditation is effective as...

Director of College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advising Center Vanessa Rojas smiles in front of the college's Gator mural

Getting Real: The Story Behind Vanessa Rojas’ Success

June 10, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

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...

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Food Services' News, June 09-13, 2025

June 5, 2025

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,...

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Faculty Mentors and Outstanding Students Come Together to Showcase Research

June 5, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD is renowned as a “teaching university,” and that teaching often extends way beyond the classroom. UHD’s exceptional faculty can often be found working with students in labs on research, on service projects in the community, or even cultural...

Brett hobby sits next to Valerie Parada at Marilyn Davies College of Business at University of Houston Downtown

MDCOB Builds Leaders Through Its Newest Program

June 5, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

As Director of the Career Center at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) since May 2014, Brett Hobby is always on the lookout for internship and career opportunities for undergrad and graduate students alike. The key to his continued...