UHD News
Summer Bridge Welcomes New Cohort of Freshmen to UHD
Starting college can be overwhelming. As the University of Houston-Downtown welcomes the Class of 2030 to campus, many incoming freshmen are navigating unfamiliar classrooms, building new relationships, and adapting to the expectations of higher...
Dining News For Hungry Gators: Week of August 10-14
Get ready for an exciting fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Be sure to scroll to the end of this message for some exciting news on our new food concept,...
New STEM Initiative Gives Students Career Head Start
The Texas Talent Connection grant awarded the university $344,961 to support students as they earn professional certificates in security-related fields
UHD Welcomes Its Newest Master’s Students
A 2018 graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Erica Chavez has been teaching for 11 years. Now she is in UHD’s Master of Educational Leadership program. Her goal? To augment her years of experience in the classroom with new skills and...
UHD’s O’Kane Theatre Renovation Helps Prepare Students for Careers in the Arts
UHD’s Drama Program continues to be one of H-Town’s hidden gems with the O'Kane Theatre serving as both a performance venue and a professional training space for more than 35 years. Thanks to a $50,000 gift from The Elkins Foundation, the theater is...
Class of 2030? See You at New Student Convocation!
Class of 2030, make plans to attend one of UHD's most beloved traditions...New Student Convocation! The celebratory event on August 15 at the university's Wellness & Success Center invites new students, staff, faculty, current students, and special...
Beyond the Bayou: Students, Earn a Digital Badge This Fall and Prep for Your Career
UHD's "Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century" initiative offers free, self-paced micro-credentials in communication, professionalism, technology, and decision-making.
Gator Dining News: August 3-7
Are you hungry, Gators? Stop by Starbucks for your caffeine fix or take advantage of one of the daily specials available at the UHD Food Court. Read on for daily specials and summer hours for the week of Aug. 3-7. UHD Dining...
Gator Dining News: July 27-31
Dining on campus? Read on for summer dining hours and specials for July 27-31. Please note, the Gator Grill is closed until August 10. UHD Dining Hours: Starbucks: July 27-Aug. 10 Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Gator Food Court: July 27-Aug....
AI-Powered Mobile App To Help Students With College Applications
With a grant from the Powell Foundation, Dr. Yun Wan, Associate Professor of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management, and Dr. Wei Wei, Assistant Professor of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management, will...