Welcome
Loren Blanchard – President
Dear Gators:
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the University of Houston-Downtown. Thank you for making UHD your university of choice. You are now part of a rich academic heritage that continues to impact our community and region.
As we build upon our vision to be an inclusive university of choice for Houstonians seeking to contribute to the social, intellectual, and cultural lives of our communities, we invite you to get involved with student life, engage in research opportunities, and volunteer in local communities.
Here at UHD, we invest in society's big challenges with degree programs that are increasingly aligned with complex urban issues. We are not only the University of Houston-Downtown, but we are also Houston's Downtown University—strategically positioned for partnerships with non-profit agencies and local businesses. Our role as the anchor institution of Houston connects you with opportunities to participate in projects and service opportunities designed to ameliorate conditions in our most vulnerable communities. Seek out these co-curricular experiences as they will equip you with Gator spirit and prepare you to not only compete in the competitive workforce but to effect positive change.
Our Division of Student Success and Student Life offers academic support, health services, career coaching, intramural and club sports, and enhanced curriculum opportunities through various programs and centers, each designed with your success in mind. Students, you are our top priority, and we stand proudly as your champions, cheering you on as you work toward your degree.
Please know that you are never alone here at UHD. Welcome to the family!
Sincerely,
Loren J. Blanchard, Ph.D.
President
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Deborah Bordelon – Provost
Kimberly Lambert-Thomas – Vice President of Administration & Finance