Marilyn Davies College of Business News
UHD Students Shine at the AAF District Competition
Several Gators earned top prizes in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 10 Competition.
From the Marines to an MBA: Veteran Ever Alvarado’s Success Story
Whether serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, mentoring and developing employees in the private sector, or earning an MBA at UHD in May 2025, Ever Alvarado sees leadership as the driving force behind every step of his journey. “What the...
From WCJC to Wells Fargo: Denilson Fernandez's Path to Commercial Banking
In celebration of National Transfer Student Week (October 20-24, 2025), the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) celebrates the focused drive of its transfer student population. This year, the spotlight includes Denilson Fernandez, a Finance major...
UHD Celebrates New Ted Bauer Scholars at Annual Luncheons
Many Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) students can now breathe a sigh of relief due to the generosity of the C.T. Bauer Foundation. For the last seven years, the Foundation has provided life-changing scholarships to MDCOB students,...
Four Fun Facts About the Marilyn Davies College of Business
The Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) at UHD is more than classrooms and textbooks, it’s a place where students grow, connect, and prepare for real careers in Houston and beyond. Here are four fun facts you might not know about MDCOB: 1....
The Future of Sales: Dr. Richard Conde’s Insights on AI, Analytics, and Communication
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...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are a variety of thought-provoking, fun, and interactive events for all Gators. Read on for Hispanic Heritage Month events happening on the University of Houston-Downtown...
Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.
With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...
Lessons, Losses, and Leadership: The Making of a UHD Businessman
When Jhonathan David Shaikh arrived in Houston in the late ’90s, it wasn’t for college or career opportunities—it was for cancer treatment. Originally from Colombia, Shaikh first moved to Mexico City for treatment before ending up at MD Anderson...
UHD Alumni Spotlight: First-Gen Student to Proud Alumna Liz Tran
Liz Tran’s story proves that nothing happens by accident. While enrolled at Houston Community College, Tran, an Alief ISD grad, joined the Advising and Counseling Department as a student worker. Tran recalls working alongside an Academic Advisor...