UHD News
UHD's Counseling Services Offers Support, Connection, and Wellness Opportunities This Semester
A successful semester starts with taking care of yourself, and University of Houston-Downtown Counseling Services is making it easier than ever for students to prioritize their mental health and overall well-being! During Weeks of Welcome,...
This GatorServe: A Time of Remembrance and Honoring Veterans
GatorServe is a time-honored UHD tradition that underscores a shared culture of caring. As a university community, Gators meet annually for the two National Days of Service in remembrance of 9/11 and to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a...
Gator Evolution: Dr. Jiménez-Pabón
Riding the Gator Line to campus, Dr. Fernell Jiménez-Pabón, sometimes catches himself looking at the faculty badge hanging around his neck. "Sometimes I look at my badge like it's a gold medal," he said. Years earlier, he was riding the same route...
Learn Safety and Self-Defense Skills
This fall, UHD’s Center for Public Service and Community Research, in collaboration with the UHD Police Department, will present “Don’t Be a Victim,” a series of practical workshops designed to help Gators build skills they can use in everyday situations.
Wanted: Outstanding Gators for Bayou’s Best Showcase
The Bayou’s Best Showcase is returning this fall, offering the UHD community an opportunity to celebrate some of the university’s most outstanding students! Participation begins with a nomination by Friday, Sept. 18. Faculty and staff can...
Welcome Back, Gators! New Dining Concept at the UHD Food Court
Welcome back, Gators! Get ready for an exciting fall semester at the UHD Food Court. You can expect increased variety, a host of new dining options, and more. Continue scrolling for exciting news on our new food concept, Created with Love! Academic...
Employees, Join the WSC Gym and Win Prizes!
Calling all UHD Employees! Do you want to get fit and win prizes? UHD Sports & Fitness is launching its Employee Gym Membership Drive on Monday, Aug. 17! The goal is simple: Create the most supportive environment for your health journey on...
Welcome, New Employees!
Join us in welcoming our newest employees! If you see them on campus, make sure to give them a warm Gator welcome. Continue scrolling to meet our new employees. Adan Govea, Joint Advisor Academic Advising Azeem Shah, Academic Success Coordinator...
Cue the Confetti: UHD SHRM Receives National Recognition
The University of Houston-Downtown’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has earned national recognition for its work connecting students with the human resources profession. SHRM recently awarded the UHD...
Students: Meet Your New University Registrar
Most students probably don’t know the importance of the role of the Registrar in their academic careers, let alone the importance of the Registrar in the life of the university. It’s a big job, and we are happy to welcome Ramiro Hernandez, MPA, as...