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UHD Social Media Summit 2024

UHD Social Media Summit 2024

August 1, 2024 | By Kay Medina

Whether it is creating engaging and aesthetically pleasing content or digging deep into social media analytics to inform your next decision, managing one or more social media channels can be a bit...overwhelming. Thankfully, there are industry experts who are more than happy to share their sage advice. Enter UHD's Higher Education Social Media Summit.

The Harsh Story of the Student Life Center Site

The Harsh Story of the Student Life Center Site

August 1, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Funded by the Houston Endowment, the Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center was built in 1997 to give the growing University of Houston-Downtown a hub for student activities. For more than 20 years, the Student Life Center served as THE place for students to gather, play sports, and work out. No one would have guessed that a little more than a hundred years earlier, the site played a shocking role in the Civil War.

Food Services' News, August 5-9

Food Services' News, August 5-9

August 1, 2024

Find out what's cooking in UHD's food court this week! Plus: GatorCash news, campus store deals, UHD dining events and promotions, and an updated food service schedule!

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Ryan Thompson's Plan To Make UHD Your Favorite Part of the Internet

August 1, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

Discover how Ryan Thompson, Executive Director of Web Marketing at UHD, is transforming the digital experience for students, faculty, staff.

Story Collider

Story Collider

July 26, 2024

How can you talk about science in a conversational manner without doing a disservice to the science itself? For the answers to these questions and more, join us at the CST building on August 12 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Criminal Justice Student Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

Criminal Justice Student Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

July 26, 2024 | By Kay Medina

Lauren Parker, a third-year UHD student in the College of Public Service, was recently awarded the the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship. The program involves networking and academic opportunities, and recipients will convene at a national conference of Newman Civic Fellows, a partnership with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

Welcome New Employees! July 29

Welcome New Employees! July 29

July 26, 2024

Here are the details on the new Gators who recently joined the family. Make sure to give them a wave and a smile when you see them around campus!

Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge Program

July 26, 2024

UHD may be the second largest university in Houston, but the care and attention it gives its students mirrors that of a much smaller institution. Geared toward first-time college students, The UHD Summer Bridge Program is a prime example of UHD's commitment to making sure as many high school seniors have access to an affordable, quality higher education as possible.

UHDPD Police Cadet Program Makes History

UHDPD Police Cadet Program Makes History

July 25, 2024

The newly instated Police Cadet Program minted its its first group of graduates on July 15, 2024. The cadets became the first to go from UHD security guards to UHDPD police officers as police officers.

UHD Launches Wind Technician Program

UHD Launches Wind Technician Program

July 24, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has launched a Wind Turbine Technician Certificate Program to address the growing global need for workers skilled in servicing, diagnosing, repairing and installing wind turbines and related equipment.