UHD News
Student Essay Contest Winners Reflect on Technology
The winning essays highlighted the ethical and practical challenges technology presents, as well as the opportunities. The contest is part of the effort to promote the Technology micro-credential, a key component of UHD's 2026 QEP, Beyond the Bayou: Transferable Skills for the 21st Century.
Food Services' News, Nov. 10-14
Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! 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. Nov. 3-25 BRISKET SANDWICH COMBO | Burger 713...
BSA Hosts Heartfelt Community Baby Shower at UHD
The University of Houston–Downtown’s Black Student Association (BSA) hosted the first-ever Community Baby Shower on November 1, 2025, a warm and joyful event designed to celebrate and support UHD students and community members who are expectant or...
UHD Algebra Day Returns
Celebrate UHD Algebra Day at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, in A300!
Students: This President’s Lecture Is for You! Upskill Yourself: The Future of Work Starts Now
This UHD President’s Lecture comes as a timely look at career transformation, reskilling, and building a dynamic Houston workforce—to be held in B-200 of the Shea Street Building (Marilyn Davies College of Business) at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov....
Lots To Celebrate at UHD This First-Gen Week: UHD Launches ‘First-Generation Gator Program’
There’s real reason to celebrate First-Gen Week annually at UHD, considering 70% of our nearly 15,000 students are first-generation, a significantly higher percentage than both national (54%) and Texas (43.5%) averages. This year there is an even...
UHD Alumni Shine at Legacy & Light Luncheon
On Friday, Oct. 24, UHD Alumni Relations honored outstanding alums for their contributions to their fields and to the community with the 2025 Alumni Awards, presented at the celebratory Legacy & Light Luncheon in A300 of the One Main...
Food Services' News, November 3-7
Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! 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. Nov. 3-25 BRISKET SANDWICH COMBO | Burger 713...
Alumni Relations Kicks Off Its Gator Legacy Series
UHD Alumni Relations is launching its new “Gator Legacy Series” from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, at UHD@1801 Main. First out of the gate is an event that is perfect for alums with children in middle or high school who have plans to attend...
Student Success: SGA President Maximiliano Perez
Maximiliano Perez, SGA President and future physician, shows students that leadership starts with showing up.