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The Future of Sales: Dr. Richard Conde’s Insights on AI, Analytics, and Communication

September 23, 2025 | By Natalia Ruiz

The nature of work is changing at a rapid pace, with artificial intelligence revolutionizing nearly every industry. While many fear automation will replace jobs, Dr. Richard Conde, Associate Professor of General Business, Marketing and Supply...

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Sangeeta Gad and Houston PREP: 30 Years of Inspiring STEM Futures

September 23, 2025 | By Felicity Tutu

For thousands of middle and high school students across Houston, the path to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) began with UHD’s Houston PREP. Since its start on campus more than three decades ago, the program has thrived...

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Involved in HIPs? The New Gator Impact Fellows Program Is for You!

September 22, 2025 | By Alexandria Francetic

Starting in Fall 2025, the UHD Impact Learning Office (ILO) introduced the new Gator Impact Fellows Program (GIF). This program recognizes undergraduates who have completed or are in the process of completing High-Impact Practices (HIPs), including...

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Double Vision at the 2025 Staff Awards Masquerade

September 19, 2025

Two recipients each for the President’s Staff Excellence Award and for the Teamwork Award? Attendees at this year’s masquerade-themed Staff Awards weren’t seeing double—there were indeed two recipients in each of those categories. UHD Information...

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UHD Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball Teams Rack Up Wins

September 19, 2025

There’s nothing like opening the season with a bunch of wins! Whether on the field or on the court, UHD club sports members are showing how Gator grit, dedication, and determination make the difference. The Women's Volleyball team won its first...

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Food Services' News, September 22-26

September 19, 2025

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...

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Staff Excellence: Shiya Rawls

September 19, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

Shiya Rawls, Manager of Division Operations in the Advancement & University Relations division, combines many traits that would, at first blush, seem to be incompatible. Much of her work involves dealing with so-called “behind the scenes” tasks,...

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Five Reasons To Love CPS

September 18, 2025

The College of Public Service empowers students to become change agents through purpose-driven programs and hands-on community engagement.

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H-GAC Major Universities Travel Survey Comes to UHD September 22-23

September 16, 2025

Help shape the future of transportation in Houston… and earn a chance to win a $500 gift card. UHD is participating in the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)’s Major Universities Travel Survey. The survey is designed to collect critical travel...

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Third Panelist Named for Upcoming President’s Lecture on Banking and Finance

September 12, 2025

UHD Finance alum Genesis Loera (’12) joins the panel for “Banking on Success: UHD Alumni Share Financial Career Advice” at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in room B200 of the Shea Street Building (Marilyn Daves College of Business). More at...