College of Humanities and Social Sciences News
LatinFest 2026 Engages Students and Community
The annual LatinFest, sponsored and hosted by the Center for Latino Studies (CLS) will bring together students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Near Northside community for a celebration of cultural heritage, the arts, and culinary inheritance...
O'Kane Theatre Brings Farce, Social Commentary to Campus
Get your tickets to "The Underpants," a classic German farce adapted by Steve Martin.
Understanding Witches on the Page and Screen
Attend both the roundtable discussion and film screening and gain a deeper understanding of witches and their place in culture.
O'Kane Gallery Presents LSU Professor of Art Kelli Scott Kelley
If you haven't heard, O'Kane Gallery is officially back home in the Girard Street Building. The UHD community and public are invited to view a brand-new exhibition on display from Oct. 15 to Dec. 17. This Strange Place, a solo exhibition by Kelli...
Sophomore Rita Grove and the Sociology Club
For the past several months, Grove has embarked on singlehandedly reestablishing the Sociology Club at UHD, and it is now at nearly 60 members.
UHD’s O’Kane Theatre Renovation Helps Prepare Students for Careers in the Arts
UHD’s Drama Program continues to be one of H-Town’s hidden gems with the O'Kane Theatre serving as both a performance venue and a professional training space for more than 35 years. Thanks to a $50,000 gift from The Elkins Foundation, the theater is...
How Psi Chi Prepares UHD Psychology Majors for the Next Step
This article is in a series about UHD’s student-centered professional organizations, ranging from smaller groups founded on campus to collegiate chapters of national organizations. Across all four academic colleges, these organizations offer...
UHD Graduate Programs Evolve with Workforce Demand
As industries and workforce expectations evolve, organizations are placing greater emphasis on professionals with specialized skill sets, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world environments.
UHD Establishes Department of Psychology to Support Student Success, Research
Previously housed within the Department of Social Sciences, the department will strengthen faculty support and student development.
UHD Launches Nonprofit Alumni Network
UHD recently launched the Nonprofit Alumni Network. The initiative, the first discipline-specific alumni group of its kind at UHD, brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and nonprofit professionals.