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Katrina 20 Years Later: Loss, Resilience, and Houston’s Response

August 7, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium, UHD will kick off “Katrina: 20 Years Later,” a two-part tribute to Houston and its response to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, as part of this fall’s UHD...

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How Dr. Henry Foust Models Grit, Generosity To Engineer Success

August 7, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

After some early academic struggles, Dr. Henry Foust joined the Army, found discipline, and now models perseverance through his teaching and scholarly contributions.

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Food Services' News, Aug 11-15

August 6, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! Get ready for an exciting Fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to...

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Incoming Freshmen Take Note: UHD Partners with T-Mobile to Bridge the Digital Divide for Freshmen

August 6, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Today’s students need consistent and reliable internet access for everything from digital homework and research to online collaboration and streaming course content. For many UHD students who live in households with limited broadband options, Wi-Fi...

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UHD's Weeks of Welcome 2025: Campfire Connections

August 5, 2025

Whether you are a returning student or a new Gator, you won't want to miss UHD's Weeks of Welcome from August 18-29, 2025. This year, UHD's Student Success and Student Life invites you to cozy up to the campfire, make new connections, and ignite...

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STUDENTS: GTAP Is Here!

August 5, 2025

For the fall semester, UHD students are automatically enrolled in our new program: the Gator Textbook Access Program (GTAP).  GTAP provides students with their required course materials before their first day of class for one low flat fee of $305...

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The Latest on the Gator Expansion Project

August 5, 2025

There are lots of changes taking place at UHD as we enter Phase II of the Gator Expansion project. Read on for the details. This summer: The Office of Admissions, Veteran Services, and the Accessible Education Center moved to the Jesse H. Jones...

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Food Services' News, Aug 4-8

July 31, 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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Five Fun Facts About CHSS

July 31, 2025

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is one of the four colleges here at UHD and the home of many students pursuing their degrees. CHSS offers a wide range of programs, including English, History, and Communications.

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Connecting Leadership, Shaping Student Success

July 30, 2025 | By Natalia Ruiz

As higher education in Texas continues to evolve amid shifting legislation, student needs, and post-pandemic realities, collaboration among institutional leaders has never been more vital. Dr. Daniel Maxwell, Vice President of Student Success and...