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vitalvoices: Empowering Every Learner

February 12, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

This conversation is designed for families, educators, and community members who want to better support bilingual learners with disabilities and become better equipped to provide just and welcoming educational spaces.

Members of the University of Houston-Downtown's Wrestling Team at a wrestling competition

UHD Sports News: Chomping the Competition

February 12, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

Club sports are picking up! The Volleyball and Soccer teams, Pickleball, Wrestling, Cheer, Dance, and Baseball are all holding regular practices now. Several of these teams are already competing, and this Saturday, February 21, looks to be...

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Hungry, Gators? Check out What's New at UHD's Food Court!

February 12, 2026

Whether you are grabbing a bite between classes, meeting a fellow Gator for a slice, or need your caffeine fix at Starbucks, UHD Food Court has you covered. Grab a sweet treat like a strawberry parfait or celebrate Mardi Gras season with delicious...

Cheerleaders on the University of Houston-Downtown squad smile with university bags at a Zumba class held at the wellness and success center

WSC’s Fitness Classes Offer Challenging Workouts in Supportive Environment

February 11, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

The Wellness & Success Center is more than a place to work out. It's a shared space for challenge, learning, and empowerment. This holds especially true for the WSC's group fitness classes. From dance-based cardio to mindful movement, each class...

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UHD Sports News

February 9, 2026

The very first Women's Volleyball game of the season takes place this week! Pop by the Wellness & Success Center at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, February 11, to cheer on the team. The match should deliver on excitement--the Lady Gators are coming off a...

Eszter Trufan, associate professor of Chemistry at UHD, and Elene Bouhoutsos-Brown, Chemistry adjunct faculty at the university, stand aside two students and a posterboard

UHD, Baylor, and HCC Receive an Extension for Their Open Textbooks Pilot Grant

February 5, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

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...

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Dining on Campus? Check out new Dining Offers at the UHD Food Court!

February 5, 2026

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...

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Give To Gators Campaign Closes Out a Strong Year

February 5, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

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...

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UHD Spring Open House

February 5, 2026

The Division of Enrollment Management is thrilled to welcome prospective undergraduate students and their guests to explore their future at the University of Houston-Downtown!

Elias Rivera, university of houston-downtown alum and adjunct professor at the college of public service, smiles

Gator Evolution: An Alumnus’ Journey from the Classroom to Crime Scenes and Back Again

February 3, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

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...