UHD News
Welcome, New Employees!
Join us in welcoming our newest employees! If you see them on campus, make sure to give them a warm Gator welcome. Continue scrolling to meet our new employees. Adan Govea, Joint Advisor Academic Advising Azeem Shah, Academic Success Coordinator...
Cue the Confetti: UHD SHRM Receives National Recognition
The University of Houston-Downtown’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has earned national recognition for its work connecting students with the human resources profession. SHRM recently awarded the UHD...
Students: Meet Your New University Registrar
Most students probably don’t know the importance of the role of the Registrar in their academic careers, let alone the importance of the Registrar in the life of the university. It’s a big job, and we are happy to welcome Ramiro Hernandez, MPA, as...
Summer Bridge Welcomes New Cohort of Freshmen to UHD
Starting college can be overwhelming. As the University of Houston-Downtown welcomes the Class of 2030 to campus, many incoming freshmen are navigating unfamiliar classrooms, building new relationships, and adapting to the expectations of higher...
Dining News For Hungry Gators: Week of August 10-14
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. Be sure to scroll to the end of this message for some exciting news on our new food concept,...
New STEM Initiative Gives Students Career Head Start
The Texas Talent Connection grant awarded the university $344,961 to support students as they earn professional certificates in security-related fields
UHD Welcomes Its Newest Master’s Students
A 2018 graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Erica Chavez has been teaching for 11 years. Now she is in UHD’s Master of Educational Leadership program. Her goal? To augment her years of experience in the classroom with new skills and...
Class of 2030? See You at New Student Convocation!
Class of 2030, make plans to attend one of UHD's most beloved traditions...New Student Convocation! The celebratory event on August 15 at the university's Wellness & Success Center invites new students, staff, faculty, current students, and special...
UHD’s O’Kane Theatre Renovation Helps Prepare Students for Careers in the Arts
UHD’s Drama Program continues to be one of H-Town’s hidden gems with the O'Kane Theatre serving as both a performance venue and a professional training space for more than 35 years. Thanks to a $50,000 gift from The Elkins Foundation, the theater is...
Beyond the Bayou: Students, Earn a Digital Badge This Fall and Prep for Your Career
UHD's "Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century" initiative offers free, self-paced micro-credentials in communication, professionalism, technology, and decision-making.