Marilyn Davies College of Business News
From Layoff to Leader: Rebecca Hamilton's UHD Journey
Hailing from San Diego, Rebecca Hamilton, Director of College Administration & Operations at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, began her educational journey and her career with UHD after moving to Houston in 2010. While she enjoyed the...
Gators SOAR at the 2025 NABA Convention and Expo
Thirteen University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students from UHD’s National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) chapter joined more than 800 students at the 54th Annual NABA Convention and Expo from June 2-6. The annual event, hosted in Las...
MDCOB Extends World-Class AACSB Accreditation
Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) recently received re-accreditation through The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). This year, MCOB joins 72 institutions receiving the organization’s prestigious...
MDCOB Builds Leaders Through Its Newest Program
As Director of the Career Center at the Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) since May 2014, Brett Hobby is always on the lookout for internship and career opportunities for undergrad and graduate students alike. The key to his continued...
UHD Expands Degree Offerings into B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.A. in Translation, and Online MBA
As the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) continues to innovate and expand, the university is offering two new degree programs, in addition to now offering its MBA program completely online. Beginning fall 2025, courses will be offered for the...
Sparkling Success: Gators Win Two AMA Crystal Awards
On Thursday, May 15, seven University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) staff, alums, and students attended the American Marketing Association (AMA) Houston’s Crystal Awards Gala, the Bayou City’s largest...
Celebrating 50 Years of UHD: The History of the Site of the Shea Street Building
The Marilyn Davies College of Business, built in 2007, stands where a former warehouse and tenement homes of rail workers once stood.
Gator Accolades: UHD’s AMA Chapter Wins AAF Competition
The University of Houston-Downtown's (UHD) American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter is celebrating another big win! Twelve outstanding Gators from UHD recently competed at the American Advertising Federation-Houston Competition and Conference on November 1-2 and brought home three coveted awards.
Progressive Leadership Program Empowers Next Generation
Progressive Leadership Program, a collaboration between MDCOB, UHD’s Career Center, and Power on Heels Inc, offers a first of its kind development opportunity for Gators.
MDCOB Welcomes, Honors Newest Ted Bauer Scholars
On September 20 and 27, the annual Donor Scholarship Luncheon brought together the Ted Bauer Scholarship donors, esteemed donor Marilyn Davies, UHD President Loren J. Blanchard, and leaders from UHD’s Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) for a single purpose: to recognize and celebrate the outstanding students whose achievements earned them the scholarship.