UHD News
Dining on Campus? Check out new Dining Offers at the UHD Food Court!
Whether you are craving a slice of cheese pizza, juicy hamburger and onion rings, or prefer a cup of hot soup, the UHD Food Court is the place to go. Read on for dining specials and offers for Monday, Feb. 9-Friday, Feb. 13. Dine on, Gators! Gator...
UHD, Baylor, and HCC Receive an Extension for Their Open Textbooks Pilot Grant
The Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education has issued a year-long extension for the remaining $509,650 of a $1,160,000 Open Textbooks Pilot grant to University of Houston-Downtown, Baylor University, and...
Give To Gators Campaign Closes Out a Strong Year
The University of Houston-Downtown’s 2025-2026 Give To Gators campaign offers a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with purpose: over the course of six weeks, 217 employees donated or pledged $46,000 to various...
Gator Evolution: An Alumnus’ Journey from the Classroom to Crime Scenes and Back Again
Elias Rivera entered University of Houston-Downtown's Criminal Justice program in 1999 with a clear goal: become a police officer. At the time, he was 18 and already working at the Harris County Sheriff's Office nearby. The work enabled him to...
2026 President's Lecture Series Celebrates Black History Month
Join the University of Houston–Downtown at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 for a special installment of the President’s Lecture Series.
2026 Law Summit
On Thursday, Feb. 12, Gator students, staff, and faculty, along with Houston law firms and law schools, will gather at UHD@1801 for the 2026 UHD Law Summit.
QEP Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century
UHD’s 2026 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), “Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century,” will prepare Gator graduates to succeed in today’s workforce.
Need Help With Your Taxes? UHD’s VITA Program Begins Feb. 7
Tax season is approaching soon. The University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program begins Saturday, Feb. 7, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who...
UHD President Blanchard Accepts Presidency of California State University, Long Beach
After five years of dedicated service to UHD, President Loren J. Blanchard has accepted an offer by the California State University’s Board of Trustees to serve as president of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He will leave UHD on...
Serving Children: UHD’s GatorServe at Dogan Elementary
On Saturday, Jan. 17, the hallways and many of the classrooms of Dogan Elementary were filled with UHD students, staff, and faculty.