Office of the President News
State of the University Address: UHD’s Bold, New Expansion into Downtown Houston
During his 2024 State of the University address on Sept. 26, University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard shared UHD’s bold, new expansion of its footprint into downtown Houston plus plans for a Crime & Urban Issues Data Analysis Center, a new Idea Hub and Entrepreneurship Center, and increased academic programming.
UHD Alum Bradford Thomason and “Butterfly in the Sky”
Last spring, UHD alum Bradford Thomason (’04, English) saw the release of his documentary “Butterfly in the Sky, which chronicles a lifelong love of reading with “Reading Rainbow.” Now the award-winning documentary director, editor, and producer returns to UHD at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, to talk about the film and to share what he has learned throughout his career as the editor of seven feature documentaries and the co-director of three of those films. It’s part of the 50th Anniversary President’s Lecture Series.
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.