UHD News
UHD Pays Tribute to Victims of 9/11
Twenty-five years ago this September 11, tragedy hit New York, Arlington County, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, sending a shockwave around the world. In memory of the 2,977 people who lost their lives, the thousands who were injured, and the brave...
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 To Launch ‘Bridge to Completion’ Initiative
There’s a significant challenge facing both UHD and the state of Texas: Thousands of individuals have earned college credits but left higher education before receiving their degrees. UHD has found a way to re-engage students who have stopped out...
UHD Dining News: Sept. 8-11
If you are dining on campus, you have more options than ever! Enjoy lunch or a snack at the SciTech Cafe located at the College of Sciences and Technology or grab a bite to eat at the UHD Food Court. Last week, Created with Love debuted the new...
Welcome, New UHD Employees!
Join us in welcoming our newest employees! If you see them on campus, make sure to give them a warm Gator welcome. Vaughn Leonard, Labor Technician, Facilities Management Martina Johnson, Director, Accessible Education Center Emilee Umana,...
Organic Chemistry Students Lead Drug Awareness Presentations at Local High School
Twenty-one University of Houston-Downtown Organic Chemistry students recently brought science beyond the university by presenting drug awareness projects to students at Nimitz Ninth Grade Center. Under the guidance of Dr. Vishakha Shembekar,...
Opa! New Greek Rice Bowls Available at Created with Love!
If you are dining on campus, you have more options than ever! Enjoy lunch or a snack at the SciTech Cafe located at the College of Sciences and Technology or grab a bite to eat at the UHD Food Court. What's new for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4?...
Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Houston City Council Members
Why do local politics matter? Find out at the first installment of the Fall 2026 President’s Lecture Series entitled “Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Houston City Council Members” at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, on the 11th floor of...
The Dish on Dining: Aug. 24-28
Welcome to the second week of the fall semester, Gators! What's new in the world of dining? For starters, make plans to visit the two new dining concepts: Catered with Love and SciTech Cafe! Catered with Love, located in the UHD Food Court, offers...
Senior at MDCOB Reflects on Eye-Opening Experience at AI Summit London
The two-day AI Summit London, part of the AI Summit Series, brought together people from around the world to discuss the latest developments in AI. Attending as a part of INT 3350 Application of Artificial Intelligence in Business in June was one...