UHD News
MDCOB Senior Wins Scholarship from Financial Executives Institute
Finance and International Business senior Cameliss Rivera-Gautier recently won the Houston Financial Executives Institute Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial support to upperclassmen across Southeast Texas in recognition of their...
The University of Houston-Downtown Launches Guaranteed Admission Partnership with Houston Independent School District
In the last three years, UHD has signed agreements with three local school districts, each focused on streamlining admissions, meeting students’ needs, and/or creating early college pathways to UHD. On February 17, a groundbreaking agreement...
Gator Con 2026: A Smash Hit with UHD Students and Community Members
A playful mix of comics and anime characters invaded UHD’s Wellness & Success Center (WSC) on Saturday, Feb. 7, for the first-ever Gator Con, UHD’s incredibly well produced version of Comicpalooza. Half of the more than 300 attendees were UHD...
vitalvoices: Empowering Every Learner
This conversation is designed for families, educators, and community members who want to better support bilingual learners with disabilities and become better equipped to provide just and welcoming educational spaces.
UHD Sports News: Chomping the Competition
Club sports are picking up! The Volleyball and Soccer teams, Pickleball, Wrestling, Cheer, Dance, and Baseball are all holding regular practices now. Several of these teams are already competing, and this Saturday, February 21, looks to be...
Hungry, Gators? Check out What's New at UHD's Food Court!
Whether you are grabbing a bite between classes, meeting a fellow Gator for a slice, or need your caffeine fix at Starbucks, UHD Food Court has you covered. Grab a sweet treat like a strawberry parfait or celebrate Mardi Gras season with delicious...
WSC’s Fitness Classes Offer Challenging Workouts in Supportive Environment
The Wellness & Success Center is more than a place to work out. It's a shared space for challenge, learning, and empowerment. This holds especially true for the WSC's group fitness classes. From dance-based cardio to mindful movement, each class...
UHD Sports News
The very first Women's Volleyball game of the season takes place this week! Pop by the Wellness & Success Center at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, February 11, to cheer on the team. The match should deliver on excitement--the Lady Gators are coming off a...
UHD, Baylor, and HCC Receive an Extension for Their Open Textbooks Pilot Grant
The Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education has issued a year-long extension for the remaining $509,650 of a $1,160,000 Open Textbooks Pilot grant to University of Houston-Downtown, Baylor University, and...
Give To Gators Campaign Closes Out a Strong Year
The University of Houston-Downtown’s 2025-2026 Give To Gators campaign offers a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with purpose: over the course of six weeks, 217 employees donated or pledged $46,000 to various...