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Event Series Explores the Losses That Shape Us

September 14, 2026

This fall, the UHD Counseling Department and Center for Public Service and Community Research will help students and the community better understand loss.

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Gator Giving Day Is Coming: Pass It On!

September 11, 2026

  Get ready, Gators! September 23 marks UHD’s inaugural Gator Giving Day, a new tradition dedicated to celebrating the people, programs and opportunities that make our university great.  With the theme “Gator Greatness – PASS IT ON!”, the day is...

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Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 Staff Awards

September 11, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

  With this year’s theme “One World. One Team.”, the University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Staff Awards Ceremony brought together staff and university leaders to celebrate the employees whose dedication, service, and achievements advance the...

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New at Created with Love: Loaded Baked Potatoes

September 10, 2026

Whether you need a quick snack before class, a freshly brewed coffee and breakfast taco, or a hearty lunch, the UHD Food Court and SciTech Cafe . What's new this week? Created with Love reveals the new rotating menu item...loaded baked potatoes!...

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD

September 9, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are many fun and interactive events for all Gators.

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Meet the 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow

September 9, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

Jz Kamille Eclarin, a chemistry major in the Sustainability Program, is the newest recipient of the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship

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UHD Pays Tribute to Victims of 9/11

September 7, 2026

Twenty-five years ago this September 11, tragedy hit New York, Arlington County, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, sending a shockwave around the world. In memory of the 2,977 people who lost their lives, the thousands who were injured, and the brave...

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UHD Dining News: Sept. 8-11

September 2, 2026

  If you are dining on campus, you have more options than ever! Enjoy lunch or a snack at the SciTech Cafe located at the College of Sciences and Technology or grab a bite to eat at the UHD Food Court. Last week, Created with Love debuted the new...

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Sophomore Rita Grove and the Sociology Club

September 2, 2026 | By Alex Mendoza

For the past several months, Grove has embarked on singlehandedly reestablishing the Sociology Club at UHD, and it is now at nearly 60 members.

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Welcome, New UHD Employees!

September 1, 2026

  Join us in welcoming our newest employees! If you see them on campus, make sure to give them a warm Gator welcome.  Vaughn Leonard, Labor Technician, Facilities Management Martina Johnson, Director, Accessible Education Center Emilee Umana,...