Office of the President News
Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Houston City Council Members
Why do local politics matter? Find out at the first installment of the Fall 2026 President’s Lecture Series entitled “Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Houston City Council Members” at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, on the 11th floor of...
Concerned About Climate Change? See This Video.
On Earth Day 2026, the UHD President’s Lecture Series hosted an eye-opening and important presentation, “Sustainability Transitions in the Anthropocene,” especially highlighting the melting of glaciers around the world and their impact on rising sea levels and the Houston Ship Channel.
Legacy and Leadership Featuring Harry Gee Jr. and His Children
The President’s Lecture Series celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an in-depth look at the remarkable life journey of Houston immigration attorney Harry Gee Jr.—a journey shaped by resilience, service, and family...
Celebrate Earth Day at the President’s Lecture on Sustainability
UHD will celebrate Earth Day with a provocative exploration of our planet’s future. On Wednesday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m., the President’s Lecture Series will host a panel of renowned experts for “Sustainability Transitions in the Anthropocene” in...
Provost Bordelon Appointed UHD Interim President
Last week University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, Ph.D. announced that Dr. Deborah E. Bordelon, UHD Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, will serve as Interim President of UHD starting May 1,...
UHD Celebrates Earth Month at the Intersection of Design and Sustainability
This year UHD takes an innovative approach to Earth Month—through design! Each April people around the globe celebrate “Earth Month” as a time to raise awareness about environmental and sustainability issues. UHD kicks off its own engaging Earth...
The University of Houston-Downtown Launches Guaranteed Admission Partnership with Houston Independent School District
In the last three years, UHD has signed agreements with three local school districts, each focused on streamlining admissions, meeting students’ needs, and/or creating early college pathways to UHD. On February 17, a groundbreaking agreement...
2026 President's Lecture Series Celebrates Black History Month
Join the University of Houston–Downtown at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 for a special installment of the President’s Lecture Series.
UHD President Blanchard Accepts Presidency of California State University, Long Beach
After five years of dedicated service to UHD, President Loren J. Blanchard has accepted an offer by the California State University’s Board of Trustees to serve as president of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He will leave UHD on...
UHD Receives Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for Third Time
The University of Houston-Downtown joins more than 230 U.S. colleges and universities receiving the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie...