Alumni 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...
Brandon Jenkins: From First-Year Teacher to Emerging Educational Leader
Brandon Jenkins, a recent graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Master of Educational Leadership (MEDL) degree program is already making an impact in the classroom and beyond. As a first-year teacher, Jenkins enrolled in UHD’s...
Felicity Tutu is Shaping the Future of Communication
Every month, Felicity Tutu engages in an activity she absolutely adores. She emcees an online forum with customers from across the world to discuss the latest customs and trade compliance changes for her employer, a leading global logistics company...
Getting Real: The Story Behind Vanessa Rojas’ Success
When you walk into the Advising Center at UHD’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), you might just be greeted by Vanessa Rojas, the director of the center and a proud UHD alumna. Rojas didn’t stumble into academic advising; she built...
Recent Social Work Grad Pays It Forward
At six years old, Amber Perez tragically lost her father and gained a perspective that would shape her entire future. The Social Work major was assigned to a social worker through her school, an experience that ignited her calling to help...
Mother and Son Climb the Higher Ed Mountain Together
Mothers around the world encourage their children to earn a college degree. But what happens when the mother and child (son, in this case) are on the journey together? We posed that question to mom Lisa Martinez and son AJ Velazquez, two of our...
Impactful Teaching, Impact Learning: How One Student Changed Admissions Policy
Recent UHD graduate Thomas Duong’s success is a testament to perseverance, the UHD faculty’s impact on student outcomes, and how one research project can make a big difference. A native of Vietnam, Duong attended Houston Community College before...
New Mural at CHSS Celebrates Gators Past, Present, and Future
Last November, Gator alumni and married couple Bobby and Brenda Ramos, owners of Ramos Renditions, unveiled the product of their months-long labor: a mural on the tenth floor of the One Main Building.
From Harlingen to Houston, Chief J. Noe Diaz Walked a Challenging Path
Discover the inspiring journey of UHD alum and Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr., from a small-town boy to leading Texas' largest law enforcement agency.
Student Spotlight: Andy Berrios
Andy Berrios persevered and is now a data scientist at Kellogg's. While an undergrad, he embraced campus life and professional development opportunities.