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GivingTuesday: Let’s All Help Our Gators Succeed

November 26, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

This GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, consider a contribution to the University of Houston-Downtown—no gift is too small to support student success at Houston’s second largest university! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to help provide emergency funding and scholarships to our Gators.

Food Services' News and Scheduled Closures, December 2-6

Food Services' News and Scheduled Closures, December 2-6

November 26, 2024

Check out the latest dining news, including specials and upcoming closures.

Ed-U-Gator Celebrates UHD’s 50th Anniversary in a Huge Way

Ed-U-Gator Celebrates UHD’s 50th Anniversary in a Huge Way

November 22, 2024

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, before partaking of turkey and dressing, head to Downtown Houston to cheer on our very own mascot, Ed-U-Gator, in the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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A Dream Realized: Mother of Five Takes on the Classroom

November 22, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Lucia Romo is the President of the Be a Teacher Club and Associate Dean of Community Engagement of DAIR to Teach. The best part? She graduates in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Education for Early Childhood through Grade Six with Bilingual Supplement.

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UHD Alumni Golf Tournament: A Fun Day to Reconnect, Compete, and Give Back

November 22, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

On Friday, December 6, 2024, UHD alum are invited to Hermann Park Golf Course for a day that is all about reconnecting, relaxing, and a little friendly competition. The annual UHD Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament is not just a golf game—it is a...

Food Services' News, November 18-22

Food Services' News, November 18-22

November 15, 2024

Note: The food court and Starbucks will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1 and Dec. 13-Jan. 1 . Also, you can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday Fuego Taco Fuego specializes in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes with a...

The Official Guide to UHD’s Events for Graduating Gators

The Official Guide to UHD’s Events for Graduating Gators

November 15, 2024

We’re less than a month away from UHD’s 77th Commencement Ceremony, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you are walking across the stage at NRG on December 16, 2024, you won’t want to miss the fun events leading up to the big day.

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Welcome New Employees! November 18

November 15, 2024

Make sure you give a friendly word and wave to the newest members of the Gator family!

Career Center Helps Students Bridge the Gap Between Classroom and Career

Career Center Helps Students Bridge the Gap Between Classroom and Career

November 15, 2024

Gators have an ally in the UHD Career Center, an office whose purpose is to enhance the career development of students while they’re in school (they also assist alumni).

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UHD Observes National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

November 15, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

The annual program brings people together to draw attention to hunger and homelessness. You can help by volunteering time, donating goods, or educating others on these important issues.