Marilyn Davies College of Business News
AI-Powered Mobile App To Help Students With College Applications
With a grant from the Powell Foundation, Dr. Yun Wan, Associate Professor of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management, and Dr. Wei Wei, Assistant Professor of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management, will...
NABA Convention Prepares UHD Students For The Workforce
For Accounting students at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), attending the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) National Convention in Las Vegas is more than a networking trip—it's an opportunity to begin building a professional identity long before graduation.
MDCOB Marketing Team Earns Four AMA Nominations and a Win
The University of Houston-Downtown’s Marilyn Davies College of Business Marketing team has once again earned recognition from the American Marketing Association Houston Chapter, receiving four nominations at the prestigious Crystal Awards...
UHD Graduate Programs Evolve with Workforce Demand
As industries and workforce expectations evolve, organizations are placing greater emphasis on professionals with specialized skill sets, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world environments.
UHD Introduces New Academic Programs To Empower Local Small, Family-owned Businesses
This fall, the Marilyn Davies College of Business is launching Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Entrepreneurship & Family Business and in Business Intelligence. These two programs have been years in the making. The process of...
Dressing for Success: Ted Bauer Scholars Add a Business Suit to Their Wardrobes
If dressing well is a form of good manners, as fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford suggests, then The C.T. Bauer Foundation wanted to ensure that the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Ted Bauer Undergraduate Business Scholars are not only...
UHD Launches New BBAs in Entrepreneurship and in Business Intelligence
This fall, the Marilyn Davies College of Business is launching Bachelor of Business Administration degrees, one of which will equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a data-driven world. The BBA in Business Intelligence reflects a...
Gator Senior Wins Scholarship from Society of Information Management
For Adriana Guzman, Management Information Systems (MIS) rising senior, receiving a scholarship recognizing future leaders in technology and business was more than financial support—it was a moment of validation. The Society of Information...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) By the Numbers
For many people, preparing an income tax return is like learning a foreign language: It can be time-consuming, confusing, and often seems never-ending. According to Dr. Arpita Shroff, Associate Professor of Accounting and International Business at...
A Family Affair: Building a Future in Business Management
Ryan Knauer arrived at the University of Houston-Downtown with a clear sense of purpose. After nearly eight years in the military, which included deployments overseas and leadership roles as a non-commissioned officer, his transition to civilian...