UHD News
UHD Remembers Floyd Newsum: A Tribute
The entire university community is invited and encouraged to attend the special tribute to Professor Floyd Newsum to take place at 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium with a reception to follow. Please join us in paying tribute to one of UHD’s most esteemed professors. Your presence will be greatly appreciated as we come together to honor his legacy.
Bikes, Literacy, and GatorServe
UHD came together on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a “bike build” for National Day of Service in support of improving our children’s literacy. In less than two hours, dedicated Gators built 100 bikes and put together 400 helmets.
Don't Judge a Book by Its Ban
The W.I. Dykes library will display a table of books that have been or are challenged or banned, in an effort to stand with all libraries that are targets of such censorship efforts.
Want the Lowdown on UHD? Attend the State of the University Address
For Gators who want to be in the know, the State of the University address is their opportunity to find out the university’s greatest accomplishments and future aspirations—with no person other than UHD President Loren J. Blanchard himself as “the source.”
All in the Family: Terence and Loren Blanchard Team up for 50th Anniversary Concert and To Help Students Graduate
Terence Blanchard is performing a concert of his original film scores in honor of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) 50th anniversary on the invitation of his cousin, Dr. Loren J. Blanchard.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month
UHD’s Fall 2024 President’s Lecture Series kicks off with “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next?” Join us for a fascinating look at topics relevant to Hispanic heritage, ranging from representation in media and entertainment, the power of storytelling and entrepreneurship to the immigrant experience.
Welcome New Employees! September 16
UHD News welcomes new Gators to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus!
A Fall Festival You Won’t Want To Miss! Northside Festival at UHD
The Greater Northside Management District is hosting its third iteration of the annual festival from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. To be held in the Naylor Parking Lot of UHD’s College of Sciences and Technology Building, the free, family-friendly festival will feature a musical performance by recording artist Leslie Lugo.
It's National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week!
As one of 600 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) from across the nation, UHD joins in this week’s celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week from Sept. 9-15.
Houston’s Smelly, Early History and the Willow Street Pump Station
The Willow Street Pump Station may be the oldest building on the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) campus, but another structure, Allen’s Steam Saw Mill, at the confluence of White Oak and Buffalo bayous, was originally on the site. UHD bought and rehabilitated the structure in 2003, updating it for contemporary use.