UHD News
Fall 2025 Evacuation Drills at UHD
UHD Emergency Management & Fire Safety will conduct annual campus evacuation drills Sept. 23-25, 2025. Each drill will last approximately 15-20 minutes. For all drills, individuals should evacuate their building via the nearest stairwell/exit. ...
O’Kane Gallery Hosts First Ever Alumni Art Exhibit at Historic Willow Street Pump Station
When Mark Cervenka, Director of the O’Kane Gallery, called for submissions for the university’s first alumni art show, he wasn’t sure what to expect. To his surprise more than 50 alumni from UHD’s Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program eagerly...
Food Services' News, Sept. 8-12
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 tantalize your taste buds. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...
How UHD's Technology Digital Badge Will Prepare Students To Go "Beyond the Bayou"
UHD's 2026 Quality Enhancement Plan will equip students with skills in four key areas, one of them Technology.
Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.
With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...
UHD Welcomes New Professor Studying the Power of Voices in Trust and Attraction
The University of Houston-Downtown recently welcomed Dr. Jillian O’Connor, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Dr. O’Connor brings a fascinating research background in exploring how voices shape the way people judge trustworthiness, attraction, and...
UHD Enhances Student, Employee Safety with SafeZone App
UHD has partnered with the SafeZone app to ensure every member of the campus community has quick and efficient access to emergency services, right on their smartphone or wearable device.
Faculty Focus: Dr. Qiang Li
Dr. Qiang Li secured a grant from the EPA to educate underserved Houston communities on environmental wellness.
Food Services' News, Sept. 2-5
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 tantalize your taste buds. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...
Alumni Spotlight: CHSS, English Alum Abraham Leija
English alum Abraham Leija's academic quest led to a prestigious MFAH internship and a clear career path.