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Steve Zhou at the Houston International Maritime Conference

Where Human Intelligence Meets AI: Dr. Steve Zhou’s Research

October 22, 2026 | By Felicity Tutu

When Dr. Steve Zhou entered the field of supply chain management more than two decades ago, businesses were grappling with how to move products and manage resources more efficiently. Today, he helps them answer those same questions by collaborating with artificial intelligence.

Dr. Diane Miller headshot; she is wearing a blue shirt

Dr. Miller Goes to Austin; or, Who Decides What Texas Children Read?

October 21, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Dr. Diane Miller successfully advocated for the inclusion of teacher voice before the State Board of Education.

university of houston-downtowns womens volleyball team

UHD Sports News: Let’s Rally Around Our Gators

October 21, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

  We’re nearing the end of the season for both the Men’s Basketball and the Men’s Volleyball teams! Don’t miss your opportunity to see the Gators in action. Their last games will take place the first week of November.  The Men’s Basketball team has...

headshot of Joel de Leon

UHD Alumnus Builds Career in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI

October 21, 2026 | By Felicity Tutu

Nearly two decades after graduating from UHD, Joel J. de León is helping organizations navigate everything from evolving privacy regulations to AI governance.

Chicken quesadillas stacked on top of each other

UHD Dining News: Oct. 19-23

October 19, 2026

  UHD Dining continues to bring new flavors, returning favorites, and fresh dining experiences to campus. From seasonal pizzas and handcrafted sandwiches to customizable quesadillas and homemade posole, there's something for everyone to enjoy. This...

Students and staff from the university of houston-downtown hold a banner with the words walk2vote

UHD's Walk2Vote Aims To Increase Student Voter Participation

October 16, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

Suppose you lived in another state and knew nothing about Texas politics. If you visited Houston in the last month and turned on the television, it wouldn’t take long to realize how heated our statewide races are from the paid political ads.   This...

Danza Azteca performs at the 2025 Latin Fest hosted by the Center for Latino Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown

LatinFest 2026 Engages Students and Community

October 15, 2026

  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...

students participate in rehearsals for the upcoming production at the O'Kane Theatre

O'Kane Theatre Brings Farce, Social Commentary to Campus

October 15, 2026

Get your tickets to "The Underpants," a classic German farce adapted by Steve Martin.

Two gator crew ambassadors and transfer students smile at the university of houston-downtown

Two Transfer Students Shine as Gator Crew Ambassadors

October 15, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

  As we celebrate all transfer students this National Transfer student Week, (Oct. 18-23, 2026), we’d like to shine a spotlight on two special Gator Crew members. They both routinely share their enthusiasm for UHD with incoming students and their...

Arrows with the words National Transfer Student Week October 19-23, 2026.

National Transfer Student Week Celebrates New Beginnings at UHD

October 13, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

  Transferring to a four-year university can open doors to new academic and professional opportunities. At the University of Houston-Downtown, it can also mean finding a community that helps students envision their futures and feel they belong.  For...