Student Success and Student Life News
Women’s Soccer and Volleyball Teams Are on a Roll!
UHD Women’s Volleyball moves to 2-0 on the season after sweeping the Wednesday, Sept. 24 match in straight sets against LSC-North Harris by a score of 25-14, 25-18, and 25-17. Don’t miss the action as Lady Gators Volleyball (all 7 p.m. start times)...
Simply the Best! A New UHD Tradition Celebrates Excellence
There’s a new UHD event to showcase our best and brightest students, and it’s right around the corner—just in time for Homecoming Week 2025! Created by the Office of the Dean of Students, the Bayou’s Best Showcase is a competition featuring...
Cooler Temperatures Mean Its Time for Fall Sports
As temperatures begin to drop (finally!), UHD’s Club Soccer teams are ramping up for full seasons of play. In fact, Men’s and Women’s Soccer seasons have already begun. Don’t miss the action when Men’s Soccer takes on LSC-CyFair at Bayland Park at...
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...
Connecting Leadership, Shaping Student Success
As higher education in Texas continues to evolve amid shifting legislation, student needs, and post-pandemic realities, collaboration among institutional leaders has never been more vital. Dr. Daniel Maxwell, Vice President of Student Success and...
Four UHD Students Earn Special Travel Scholarships
Since 2022, the Gilman International Scholarship Program, a merit-based program administered by the U.S. Department of State, has awarded UHD students more than $72,000 in travel scholarships. Four more UHD students received a scholarship this...
UHD Bike Club Seeks Bike-Friendly Accreditation with Student-Led Momentum
The University of Houston-Downtown Bicycle Club (UHDBC) is working toward Bike Friendly University accreditation, and at the heart of the effort is a growing student community with a passion for pedal-powered change. The Bicycle Friendly University...
Bridge to Belonging: UHD Supports Incoming Gators with Expanded Program
Starting college can be overwhelming, but for a group of incoming Gators, UHD’s Get Ready Gators Summer Bridge Program is easing the transition. Designed to support academic success, build confidence, and foster community, the program is part of...
‘We Got You’: The Quiet Power of Care at UHD
Two women are leading a quiet revolution grounded in empathy, action, and student empowerment. Meet Hope Pacheco, Assistant Dean of Student Advocacy & Assistance, and Cynthia Parra, Assistant Director of the Basic Needs Center. Together, they form...
A Warm, Gator Welcome to New Leadership at the College of Public Service and Enrollment Management
Welcome to the newest members of our Gator Family! Long Huynh, DBA, and José Gabriel Ricardo-Osorio, Ed.D., join us on Monday, June 2, 2025—their first official day as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of the College of Public...