UHD News
This Tuesday Head to the Polls With UHD’s Walk2Vote
It’s a heated primary season, and the stakes are high for a number of important midterm elections this November. That’s why UHD’s Council of Organizations is hosting their first-ever Walk2Vote for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to...
Faculty Excellence: Dr. Ray Aria
Dr. Ray Aria is making strides in AI-assisted blockchain research.
Bayou's Best: Shikyna William
Five years ago, Shikyna William was a student at Pakistan’s Forman Christian College, a liberal arts university based in the city of Lahore. Today, she is a UHD Data Science major who now joins Bayou’s Best, “one of UHD’s highest student leader and...
UHD Sports News: Volleyball Continues Winning Streak
Women’s Volleyball continues to dominate with yet another sweep (25–15, 25–19, 25–15), this time against Lone Star College-Kingwood. The team’s next matchup is against Lone Star College-Houston North this Wednesday, March 4. The Men’s Volleyball...
UHD To Host Gulf-South Summit: Bridging the Bayou - Pathways of Community
Service-learning opportunities in higher education connect learning to the real world, providing ways for universities to engage with communities while preparing students for their careers. In support of strengthening this hands-on approach to...
MDCOB Senior Wins Scholarship from Financial Executives Institute
Finance and International Business senior Cameliss Rivera-Gautier recently won the Houston Financial Executives Institute Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support to upperclassmen across Southeast Texas in recognition of their...
Staff Spotlight: Meet Law Enforcement Academy Director Tim Cannon
Mr. Cannon has decades of leadership experience and provides mentorship while continuing a family legacy.
The University of Houston-Downtown Launches Guaranteed Admission Partnership with Houston Independent School District
In the last three years, UHD has signed agreements with three local school districts, each focused on streamlining admissions, meeting students’ needs, and/or creating early college pathways to UHD. On February 17, a groundbreaking agreement...
Gator Con 2026: A Smash Hit with UHD Students and Community Members
A playful mix of comics and anime characters invaded UHD’s Wellness & Success Center (WSC) on Saturday, Feb. 7, for the first-ever Gator Con, UHD’s incredibly well produced version of Comicpalooza. Half of the more than 300 attendees were UHD...
vitalvoices: Empowering Every Learner
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.