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Natural Sciences Department Hosts Annual Open Research Lab Day

October 13, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

The Natural Sciences department’s annual Open Research Lab Day on October 2 gave undergraduate students an opportunity to explore the research taking place in the department and discover ways to get involved.  The event’s organizer, Professor...

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UHD Dining News: What's New for Oct. 12-16

October 12, 2026

  UHD Dining has returning favorites, seasonal flavors, and updated dining options available across campus. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal between classes or something different for lunch, here’s what’s happening this week. DINING...

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Bayou’s Best Showcase Celebrates UHD’s Emerging Student Leaders

October 12, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

  Eight UHD students took the stage for the second annual Bayou’s Best Showcase, demonstrating the leadership, ambition, school pride, and commitment that define the Gator community.  Held on Oct. 7 as part of Homecoming, the pageant-style event...

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Pumpkins and Fall Magic: Volunteer at the October MiniServe

October 9, 2026 | By Marie Jacinto

  One of UHD’s many points of pride is GatorServe, in which the UHD community comes together twice a year for 9/11 and Martin Luther King Jr Day in service to others. These events have become so successful that the Center for Community Engagement &...

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UHD Club Sports News: Gators Are Going Strong

October 7, 2026

  The streak continues for both the Men’s Soccer and the Women’s Volleyball teams!   On Friday, October 3, the Men’s Soccer team secured yet another win, defeating Lone Star College-Montgomery in three out of four matches. This puts the team at an...

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Understanding Witches on the Page and Screen

October 6, 2026

Attend both the roundtable discussion and film screening and gain a deeper understanding of witches and their place in culture.

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Spread the Word at the Open House Resource Fair

October 6, 2026

  Hundreds of prospective students and their families will fill the hallways of UHD on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the Fall 2026 Undergraduate Open House. Want to promote your department or office to them? How about sharing information on student...

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O'Kane Gallery Presents LSU Professor of Art Kelli Scott Kelley

October 5, 2026

  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...

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Gators, See You at Homecoming!

October 2, 2026 | By Natalia Ruiz

  It’s time to grab your Gator gear and celebrate what makes the University of Houston-Downtown community special. Homecoming brings students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members together for a week filled with school spirit, friendly...

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UHD Dining News: Oct. 5-10

October 1, 2026

  Whether you need a quick snack before class, an iced cold coffee, or hearty lunch, the UHD Food Court and SciTech Cafe has you covered. From now until Oct. 9, Created with Love offers a creole-inspired dish with a choice of one base, protein, and...