UHD News
2026 Harris County Judge Candidates Come to UHD for a Forum
Gators, here’s your chance to hear from the candidates seeking to become the next Harris County Judge in person and on campus! They will come together for the 2026 Harris County Judge Forum from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, in the Wilhelmina...
Double Your Fun: Homecoming on Main
What happens when homecoming tailgating meets up with the best chili chefs around? It’s “Homecoming on Main,” a double-your-fun UHD Homecoming extravaganza featuring UHD’s famous Chili Cook-Off and Homecoming Tail-Gatoring. From noon to 6 p.m. on...
Dining News: Sept. 21-25
Whether you need a quick snack before class, a refreshing beverage, or delicious lunch, the UHD Food Court and SciTech Cafe has you covered. Don't miss the a new rotating menu item at Created with Love...loaded baked potatoes. Gators can choose...
Sangeeta Gad Leaves a Lasting Legacy Through Houston PREP
After more than four decades at the University of Houston-Downtown, Sangeeta Gad has retired, leaving behind a legacy measured not only in years of service, but in the students whose futures she helped shape. This marks the end of a significant era...
Event Series Explores the Losses That Shape Us
This fall, the UHD Counseling Department and Center for Public Service and Community Research will help students and the community better understand loss.
Gator Giving Day Is Coming: Pass It On!
Get ready, Gators! September 23 marks UHD’s inaugural Gator Giving Day, a new tradition dedicated to celebrating the people, programs and opportunities that make our university great. With the theme “Gator Greatness – PASS IT ON!”, the day is...
Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 Staff Awards
With this year’s theme “One World. One Team.”, the University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Staff Awards Ceremony brought together staff and university leaders to celebrate the employees whose dedication, service, and achievements advance the...
New at Created with Love: Loaded Baked Potatoes
Whether you need a quick snack before class, a freshly brewed coffee and breakfast taco, or a hearty lunch, the UHD Food Court and SciTech Cafe . What's new this week? Created with Love reveals the new rotating menu item...loaded baked potatoes!...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are many fun and interactive events for all Gators.
Meet the 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow
Jz Kamille Eclarin, a chemistry major in the Sustainability Program, is the newest recipient of the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship