UHD News
Commissioner Lesley Briones and Houston Grand Opera’s Khori Dastoor to Speak at UHD’s 79th Commencement Ceremonies
Right this moment, there are more than 2,000 excited Gators, looking forward to their graduation on Friday, Dec. 12, at NRG Arena. UHD will hold two ceremonies for its 79th Commencement, featuring two dynamic guest commencement speakers. During...
Student Essay Contest Winners Reflect on Technology
The winning essays highlighted the ethical and practical challenges technology presents, as well as the opportunities. The contest is part of the effort to promote the Technology micro-credential, a key component of UHD's 2026 QEP, Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century.
Let Your Favorite High School Senior Know: Applications for ‘Tu Futuro’ Scholarship Are Underway
“The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself,” wrote the founder of Success Magazine, Orison Swett Marden, more than 100 years ago. For current senior high school seniors, that opportunity might just be the winning essay for the Tu Futuro...
Food Services' News, Nov. 17-21
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. Nov. 3-25 Brisket Sandwich Combo | Burger 713...
Food Services' News, Nov. 10-14
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. Nov. 3-25 BRISKET SANDWICH COMBO | Burger 713...
UHD Algebra Day Returns
Celebrate UHD Algebra Day at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, in A300!
BSA Hosts Heartfelt Community Baby Shower at UHD
The University of Houston–Downtown’s Black Student Association (BSA) hosted the first-ever Community Baby Shower on November 1, 2025, a warm and joyful event designed to celebrate and support UHD students and community members who are expectant or...
Students: This President’s Lecture Is for You! Upskill Yourself: The Future of Work Starts Now
This UHD President’s Lecture comes as a timely look at career transformation, reskilling, and building a dynamic Houston workforce—to be held in B-200 of the Shea Street Building (Marilyn Davies College of Business) at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov....
UHD’s Dr. Susan Henney Co-Authors First Ever Mind-Body Wellness Textbook
As the science of well-being evolves, the relationship between mental and physical health has never been more relevant—or more misunderstood. Now Susan Henney, Ph.D., UHD Professor of Health and Behavioral Science and Coordinator of the Health...
Lots To Celebrate at UHD This First-Gen Week: UHD Launches ‘First-Generation Gator Program’
There’s real reason to celebrate First-Gen Week annually at UHD, considering 70% of our nearly 15,000 students are first-generation, a significantly higher percentage than both national (54%) and Texas (43.5%) averages. This year there is an even...