Student Success and Student Life News
UHD’s First-Generation Gator Program To Expand, Thanks to The Moody Foundation
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is expanding its commitment to first-generation students, thanks to a gift of $1.3 million over four years from The Moody Foundation’s M-PACT Fund. At the heart of the UHD’s First-Generation Gator Program...
Gators Take Comicpalooza
Over Memorial Day weekend, students from the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) took part in a growing partnership with Comicpalooza, the state’s largest pop culture festival, increasing UHD’s visibility and supporting recruitment efforts at one...
UHD Upward Bound Senior Signing Day 2026
It was one of those moments in time: a milestone requiring years of work that is over in a flash but lives on in memory forever. On Saturday, May 23, the 30 graduating senior scholars of UHD’s Upward Bound program enjoyed their Senior Signing Day...
How Greek Life at UHD Shapes Servant Leaders
For many students, joining a Greek organization at UHD becomes a defining part of their college experience, shaping their leadership skills and service mindset. “Being part of a Greek-letter organization means committing to something bigger than...
Congrats to UHD Club Sports!
This past weekend the UHD Baseball team traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, to compete in the NCBA Div 2 Great American South Regional Playoff Tournament from May 1-3, 2026. After producing a competitive 10-3 overall record in season play and...
UHD's Bayou's Best: Vanessa Mattox
When Vanessa F. Mattox enrolled at UHD, she questioned whether she would truly belong. As a first-generation, nontraditional student returning to higher education after more than 20 years, she initially wondered whether she would feel “out...
Mental Health Matters Event Delivers Three Days of Learning, Connection, and Community Support
The University of Houston-Downtown Counseling Department’s third annual Mental Health Matters Event brought together a powerful community of advocates, practitioners, students, and employees committed to learning and community support. A vendor...
UHD Sports News – April 13, 2026
We’re in the home stretch of the season, and across disciplines Gators have been thriving under the pressure of competition. The Women’s Soccer team is set to end their season on a high note. The team, who are the current reigning...
Inside UHD Club Sports: Wrestling Goes to Nationals!
This past week, the UHD Wrestling Team sent two students, freshman Lelan Hernandez and senior Carlos Lopez, who boast impressive 77.78% and 66.67% win percentages respectively, to the 2026 NCWA National Championships! The Men’s Volleyball team...
Third Annual Mental Health Matters Resource Fair & Conference
Finding the right mental health resources shouldn’t be complicated, and the upcoming Mental Health Matters Resource Fair & Conference is designed to make it easier for all in the University of Houston-Downtown community. Bringing together dozens...