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UHD Receives Library of Congress Grant

March 21, 2024 | By Dr. Gregory Dement

Since 2014, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) has been driving innovation in teaching and learning through fostering a culture of belonging, collaboration, and continuous improvement at UHD. Programs like the Teaching Circles...

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Exciting SACSCOC Reaffirmation Updates

March 21, 2024 | By Adilene Mendoza

We are thrilled to share the latest developments regarding our SACSCOC reaffirmation status! Please take a moment to review the flyer on the Accreditation Documents webpage, which contains detailed information about our progress. Don't forget to...

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Food Services' and Bookstore Offerings for March 18-22

March 21, 2024

During the week of March 18-22, the following will be available for campus dining: Food Truck Tuesday(3/19) – Manna from Heaven Serving you the BEST cheesesteaks, smash burgers and MORE. Food Court – March Promotions and Specials March 4-29 –...

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Urban Education Department Makes the Grade, Earns Commendations from TEA

March 15, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

In the chorus of the 1990s show 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' Chuck Norris sings, or growls, rather, an ominous warning to all criminals in the Lone Star State: "Cause the eyes of a Ranger are upon you; Any wrong you do, he's gonna see, When you're in...

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Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Preparation Assistance

March 14, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

It's tax season again, and the University of Houston-Downtown's annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program is underway, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who need assistance in preparing...

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Volunteer at Destination Downtown & Make a Difference!

March 14, 2024 | By Courtney Lundgren

The Division of Enrollment Management is excited to welcome prospective undergraduate students and guests to explore Space City's only downtown university at Destination Downtown on Saturday, March 23! This on-campus event is the largest...

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Welcome New Employees! March 18

March 14, 2024

UHD News welcomes new employees to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus! Michel NengondingamPolice Officer IUHDPD Geneva StubbsAssistant Director, Advising...

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Bayou Bound

January 1, 0001

UHD's Enrollment Management is planning a major recruitment event in the Katy area, slated for 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.

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Celebrating 50 Years of UHD: The Academic Building

January 1, 0001 | By Marie Jacinto

Beer and brewing were an essential part of Houston's history from the start. Long before there were parties on the South Deck, the site of the Academic Building was the property of the American Brewery Association with a brewery, ice factory, cold storage facility, and hotel.