Skip to main content

UHD News

Students seated at roundtables during the Center for Public Deliberation event

Gators, Community Convene To Discuss Floods and Houston's Future

October 23, 2025

UHD's Center for Public Deliberation united students, faculty, and local candidates to discuss the complex policy options for flood mitigation in Houston.

Diane Miller, Stephen Winton, Sarah Albrecht, and Kim Pinkerton and Kelly Tumy wear conference lanyards and smile

UHD Faculty Reflect on Their Time Leading Award-Winning Journal, English in Texas

October 23, 2025 | By Natalia Ruiz

For the past three years, University of Houston–Downtown faculty members Dr. Diane Miller, Dr. Stephen Winton, and Dr. Sarah Albrecht have helped shape conversations in English education through their leadership on "English in Texas," an...

Bianca Juarez, Philosphy major in University of Houston-Downtown's Honor Program, smiles.

Student Leader Earns Recognition as a Newman Civic Fellow

October 22, 2025 | By Natalia Ruiz

Bianca Juarez, a Philosophy major in the Honors Program, has earned a spot as one of the 2025-2026 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellows, joining an esteemed group of students recognized for their outstanding leadership skills and their commitment to...

Rendering of the level 03 Welcome Center at the University of Houston-Downtown

Gator Expansion to Provide Students with Better Access to Services and New, Contemporary Spaces

October 21, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Wonder what the construction on the roof of the Girard Street Building is really about? And why suddenly the elevators in the One Main Building (OMB) now all open to the fifth floor? (If you are new to UHD, newly acquired access to the fifth floor is a big deal.) It’s all because of the Gator Expansion project.

a green goddess salad offered at mondos subs at the gator bite cafe at the university of houston-downtown

Food Services' News, October 20-24

October 17, 2025

Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! Get ready for an exciting Fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...

Eboni Watkins transfer student and human resources major smiles with her arms crossed

Transfer Student Eboni Watkins Finds Scholarship Funds, Friends at UHD

October 17, 2025

When Eboni Watkins was a senior in high school, a chance meeting with the Director of the Honors Program at Houston City College paved the way for her journey to UHD. Small class sizes, affordability and a close-knit cohort of students made it the...

Stethoscope and a globe

2nd Annual Language & Health Symposium a Celebration and a Call to Action

October 17, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

The event was both a celebration of medical interpreters and professionals and a call for health equity and language justice.

Denilson Fernandez smiles with a suit and tie

From WCJC to Wells Fargo: Denilson Fernandez's Path to Commercial Banking

October 16, 2025 | By Percy Sandel

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...

Students sit at tables in the library, to the right are bookshelves.

W.I. Dykes Library Launches Sunday Service at Wellness & Success Center

October 16, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

The library will offer Sunday study space in Wellness & Success Center.

graphic of a bayou with the words

Professionalism Micro-Credential Will Set Up Students for Success

October 16, 2025

This self-paced micro-credential ensures UHD graduates learn the essential skills for long-term professional success.