UHD News
Students, Faculty & Staff: Requests for Proposals for 2026 Gulf South Summit at UHD
Want to be a part of the 2026 Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, themed “Bridging the Bayou: Pathways of Community”? The regional conference, slated for March 26-28, 2026, is being held right here...
How ‘Belongingness’ Leads to Leadership: UHD’s Scholars Academy
Renowned for her TEDx Talks and best-selling books on courage, vulnerability, empathy, and leadership, Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, said, “Belonging is being accepted for you. Fitting in is being accepted for...
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...
UHD Provost Appointed President of Statewide Group
Deborah Bordelon, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, has been appointed president of the Texas Council for Chief Academic Officers (TCCAO) for 2025-2026. The group, which numbers 35 Texas universities among its...
Fall 2025 Evacuation Drills at UHD
UHD Emergency Management & Fire Safety will conduct annual campus evacuation drills Sept. 23-25, 2025. Each drill will last approximately 15-20 minutes. For all drills, individuals should evacuate their building via the nearest stairwell/exit. ...
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...
O’Kane Gallery Hosts First Ever Alumni Art Exhibit at Historic Willow Street Pump Station
When Mark Cervenka, Director of the O’Kane Gallery, called for submissions for the university’s first alumni art show, he wasn’t sure what to expect. To his surprise more than 50 alumni from UHD’s Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program eagerly...
Food Services' News, Sept. 8-12
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...
Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.
With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...
How UHD's Technology Digital Badge Will Prepare Students To Go "Beyond the Bayou"
UHD's 2026 Quality Enhancement Plan will equip students with skills in four key areas, one of them Technology.