UHD News
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. UHD is dedicated to raising awareness of those lost and impacted by suicide, and to suicide prevention. Learn how you can help a Gator student, alumnus, staff, or faculty member to address this public health problem.
Food Services' News, September 2-6
Deals and meal offerings at UHD's food courts for September 2-6.
Gators Mix It Up in Concrete Competition
UHD’s ACI student chapter tested their skills against some of the world’s brightest structural engineering students in a concrete competition. A team of eight Gators placed ninth out of all participating schools and placed second out of schools within Texas.
Remembering Art Professor Floyd Newsum
The news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum on Wednesday, Aug. 14, sent a shockwave throughout our UHD community. Through 48 years of service to the university, Professor Newsum touched thousands of lives, not only as an...
UHD Receives Applause and Accolades at City Hall
On Tuesday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m., the City of Houston recognized UHD's 50th anniversary with a special proclamation.
The Library of Congress Takes Note
UHD's very own Professor of Spanish Raquel Chiquillo, Ph.D., and Online Learning Librarian Jennifer Fuentes can now be heard on the Library of Congress's recording of its Connecting Communities Digital Initiative's (CCDI) Summer Fuse event!
UHDPD Spotlight: Police Chief Casey Davis
Campus security and crime prevention are the number one priorities for any educational institution police department. Chief Davis credited his advanced degree in helping him make informed decisions in daily operations.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hanjin Mao
Dr. Hanjin Mao has implemented Experiential Philanthropy in one of her undergraduate courses. A service-learning pedagogy that has been adopted by many universities across the country and globally, Dr. Mao is the first one to adopt it in the Houston area. Students act like philanthropists by giving grants to local nonprofits, and they study these nonprofits and social issues and then decide where to invest funds.
O'Kane Theatre Fall Auditions
It's theater season at UHD! Drama interest meetings for the fall semester will take place on August 27-28. Anyone and everyone interested in all aspects of theatre is invited to attend. Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing with a unique colonial Mexico setting and immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Harold Pinter's plays. Engaging, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining - don't miss out!
50th Anniversary Dance Registration
More than 100 students, faculty, and staff have registered to be a part of history in the making: UHD's 50th anniversary dance video. Join the fun at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Wellness & Success Center.