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New dates added: UHD Brand Refresh/Comms Focus Groups

May 29, 2026

Two new dates have been added to the first round of UHD Brand Refresh/Comms Focus groups. The new dates are: 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 18.  These new dates will take the place of the two previously...

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Hungry, Gators? UHD Dining Returns on Monday, June 1!

May 28, 2026

If you've been on campus during the month of May, it's likely you've missed dining at the UHD Food Court. Hungry Gators, rejoice! UHD Food Court, plus Starbucks, reopens on Monday, June 1. Starting this week, Gators can enjoy crispy chicken...

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UHD To Help Shape the Future of Technical Communication

May 27, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Professor of English Godwin Agboka will soon serve as the editor of Technical Communication Quarterly (TCQ), the flagship and most influential publication in the discipline.

Adriana Guzman a University of Houston-Downtown student smiles aside two adults in the Society of Information Management Women at an awards ceremony. Guzman is the recipient of the 2026 SIM Women Scholarship.

Gator Senior Wins Scholarship from Society of Information Management

May 27, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

For Adriana Guzman, Management Information Systems (MIS) rising senior, receiving a scholarship recognizing future leaders in technology and business was more than financial support—it was a moment of validation.  The Society of Information...

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Hey, Gators! Get the New Mobile App

May 27, 2026

Your campus essentials all in one place. The UHD Gators Mobile App puts UHD right at your fingertips, whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff. Why download the UHD Gators App? Use your phone as your Virtual ID with your ID photo,...

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UHDPD Partners with UH, METRO on Public Safety

May 26, 2026

Chief of Police at UHD, Clemente Rodriguez, joined with UH and METRO leadership to promote safety awareness.

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New Lab To Provide UHD’s Nursing Students With Transformational Learning Experience

May 20, 2026

Educating students for a career in nursing is not like any other course of study. It requires a blending of classroom theory with immediate, real-world application very early in the process—a honing of skills combined with sincere human...

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Urban Education Alumni Make the Grade

May 20, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Across Houston, UHD alums are using what they learned at their alma mater to instill in students a sense that what they learn in school is a pathway to opportunity.

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How Greek Life at UHD Shapes Servant Leaders

May 20, 2026 | By Felicity Tutu

For many students, joining a Greek organization at UHD becomes a defining part of their college experience, shaping their leadership skills and service mindset. “Being part of a Greek-letter organization means committing to something bigger than...

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New Master of Social Work Program Will Expand Career Pathways, Meet Regional Workforce Need

May 18, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

The university will launch a new Master of Social Work (MSW) program, an initiative that addresses a workforce need while also opening the door for Gators to move beyond entry-level roles.