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MDCOB Extends World-Class AACSB Accreditation

June 20, 2025

Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) recently received re-accreditation through The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). This year, MCOB joins 72 institutions receiving the organization’s prestigious...

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Felicity Tutu is Shaping the Future of Communication

June 20, 2025 | By Debra McGaughey

Every month, Felicity Tutu engages in an activity she absolutely adores. She emcees an online forum with customers from across the world to discuss the latest customs and trade compliance changes for her employer, a leading global logistics company...

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Food Services' News, June 23-27

June 18, 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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It’s June: Hurricane Season Has Begun

June 17, 2025

It’s summer in Houston and hurricane season has already begun—as of June 1. What does this mean for those of us living along the Gulf Coast? The time to prepare for a hurricane is now: Check out UHD’s info on hurricanes and tropical storms. None of...

Tiffany Wilson University of Houston-Downtown Counselor holds the 2024 Student Success Staff Award while smiling in the university's Welcome Center

Staffer Tiffany Wilson Encourages Students to Judge for Themselves

June 17, 2025

Energetic. Enthusiastic. Adventurous. Those are just a few words to describe UHD Counselor Tiffany Wilson.   A Licensed Professional Counselor, Wilson has brought her sunny disposition to UHD every single day for the last 11 years. She simply loves...

Norberto Salazar smiles while holding the University of Houston Downtown's 2024 Rookie of The Year Award

Making His Mark: Rookie of the Year Norberto Salazar

June 16, 2025 | By Jasmine Flores

When Norberto Salazar joined UHD nearly two years ago, he brought more than just professional experience: He brought heart. Today, as the Career Coach and Liaison to Unique Cohort Groups for UHD’s Career Center, Norberto has already made a lasting...

The University of Houston Downtown campus. One Main Building, Main Street, and Girard Street Building in Downtown Houston.

Welcome New UHD Employees | June 23, 2025

June 16, 2025

Please join us in welcoming our new UHD Gators! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus.    Jesus Garcia Security Officer University of Houston-Downtown Police Department   Jose...

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Food Services' News, June 16-20

June 12, 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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UHD Expands Online Certificate Programs to Include Solar Panel Technology

June 11, 2025

UHD continues to expand its professional development certificate programs in clean technology with the launch of two new online certificate programs in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. As solar energy is expected to generate 50% of the world’s...

University of Houston-Downtown spring 2025 class of RN to BSN graduates after the Pinning Ceremony

Congratulations to Our Nursing Program!

June 11, 2025

UHD’s Registered Nurse to BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) Completion Program has been granted the maximum 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)—extending through June 30, 2035. This accreditation is effective as...