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A Recent MBA Graduate Reflects on Creating Opportunities to Thrive

December 22, 2025 | By Natalia Ruiz

Managing internships and volunteering commitments with work while pursuing an undergraduate degree and then a Finance MBA (while also parenting three sons) requires intention. “I don't know that I truly believe that there's a [work-life] balance,”...

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Living Legacy: Alumna Paula Mendoza

December 16, 2025 | By Kionna LeMalle

During our recent staff development conference, keynote speaker Jevon Wooden compared legacy to one’s shadow. “It follows you everywhere, even when you’re not paying attention,” he explained. I couldn’t agree more. Former UHS Regent and two-time...

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UHD Alumni Shine at Legacy & Light Luncheon

October 30, 2025

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...

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Alum Spotlight: Tiffany Jackson

October 29, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

Jackson turned survival into service, overcoming homelessness and adversity to become a clinic administrator, therapist, and dedicated builder of her community.

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Alumni Relations Kicks Off Its Gator Legacy Series

October 29, 2025

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...

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From the Marines to an MBA: Veteran Ever Alvarado’s Success Story

October 28, 2025

Whether serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, mentoring and developing employees in the private sector, or earning an MBA at UHD in May 2025, Ever Alvarado sees leadership as the driving force behind every step of his journey.  “What the...

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Alum Spotlight: Dr. Randy Davila Presents at Harvard Workshop

September 12, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

UHD alum Dr. Randy Davila presents at a Harvard workshop.

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O’Kane Gallery Hosts First Ever Alumni Art Exhibit at Historic Willow Street Pump Station

September 5, 2025

When Mark Cervenka, Director of the O’Kane Gallery, called for submissions for the university’s first alumni art show, he wasn’t sure what to expect. To his surprise more than 50 alumni from UHD’s Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program eagerly...

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Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.

September 4, 2025

With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...

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From Biology to Business: How Alejandra Perez Found Her Path

July 8, 2025 | By Alexandria Francetic

First-generation students make up about 70% of UHD’s student body, and Alejandra Perez, current MBA student and Program Coordinator of the Marilyn Davies College of Business, is certainly no exception.