Marilyn Davies College of Business News
UHD Introduces New Academic Programs To Empower Local Small, Family-owned Businesses
This fall, the Marilyn Davies College of Business is launching Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Entrepreneurship & Family Business and in Business Intelligence. These two programs have been years in the making. The process of...
Dressing for Success: Ted Bauer Scholars Add a Business Suit to Their Wardrobes
If dressing well is a form of good manners, as fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford suggests, then The C.T. Bauer Foundation wanted to ensure that the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Ted Bauer Undergraduate Business Scholars are not only...
UHD Launches New BBAs in Entrepreneurship and in Business Intelligence
This fall, the Marilyn Davies College of Business is launching Bachelor of Business Administration degrees, one of which will equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a data-driven world. The BBA in Business Intelligence reflects a...
Gator Senior Wins Scholarship from Society of Information Management
For Adriana Guzman, Management Information Systems (MIS) rising senior, receiving a scholarship recognizing future leaders in technology and business was more than financial support—it was a moment of validation. The Society of Information...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) By the Numbers
For many people, preparing an income tax return is like learning a foreign language: It can be time-consuming, confusing, and often seems never-ending. According to Dr. Arpita Shroff, Associate Professor of Accounting and International Business at...
A Family Affair: Building a Future in Business Management
Ryan Knauer arrived at the University of Houston-Downtown with a clear sense of purpose. After nearly eight years in the military, which included deployments overseas and leadership roles as a non-commissioned officer, his transition to civilian...
Congratulations to Interim Provost Jonathan Davis!
Last week President Blanchard announced that as Provost Deborah Bordelon assumes the position of Interim President on May 1, 2026, Dr. Jonathan Davis, Dean of the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), will step into the role of Senior Vice...
UHD Hosts Record-Breaking 2026 SHRM Texas Student Conference & Competition
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) and the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) proudly hosted the 2026 SHRM Texas Student Conference & Competition on April 10–11, welcoming more than 170 attendees from over 20 schools and 16 competing...
Dr. Michael Pettiette on How Research Shapes Learning Experiences, Career Outcomes
I’ve seen firsthand what becomes possible when students have a clear pathway from classroom learning to professional practice. That’s exactly what our University of Houston-Downtown American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter is building. Now a...
AMA UHD Earns National Recognition at 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference
Across three days of competition with peers from around the country, UHD students earned recognition from the judges in the Fundraising, Communications, and Chapter Plan categories. Additionally, Marketing professor Michael Pettiette, Ed.D., earned...