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Dean Kostantaras, Honors Program Director at University of Houston Downtown, sits aside an open book, laptop, and University of Houston Downtown alum Iker Pelcastre

UHD’s Honors Program Creates Priceless Opportunities

July 15, 2025

During his first semester as a freshman in fall 2021, Finance major and May 2025 graduate Iker Pelcastre felt like he was getting lost in the shuffle. “You may meet people in your intro classes, but as you progress into higher-level classes, you...

University of Houston Downtown mascot Ed-U-Gator holds an apple on the south deck

Food Services' News, July 14-18

July 10, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...

Emily Martinez gives two peace signs while wears graduation cords, a stole, cap and gown at the University of Houston Downtown's 78th Commencement Ceremony

Criminal Justice Alum Spotlight: Emily Martinez

July 9, 2025 | By Sandra Bretting

For recent UHD grad Emily Martinez (’25, Criminal Justice), participating in public roles while a student at UHD mirrored the way she spent her personal time. A longtime community volunteer, Martinez also served in UHD’s student government and...

Students sit at tables with laptops in the University of Houston Downtown's Skyline Lounge

UHD Relaunches the Gator Textbook Access Program for Fall 2025

July 9, 2025

Following our successful pilots of the Gator Textbook Access Program (GTAP), the program is now expanding to include all faculty, courses, and students for fall 2025. Students enrolled in the program will pay for their books and materials for a...

Boranai Tychhon smiles while wearing graduation regalia

Going the Distance: Boranai Tychhon’s Inspiring Path to Becoming a Doctor

July 8, 2025 | By Natalia Ruiz

For Dr. Boranai Tychhon, a first-year anesthesiology resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center, the journey to medical school was defined by hard work, persistence, and the power of community.   At just 16 years old, Tychhon graduated from high...

University of Houston Downtown staff member Alejandra Perez smiles.

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.

Armiti Rashidi, University of Houston Downtown staff member and MBA student at Marilyn Davies College of Business, smiles.

Armiti Rashidi Finds Opportunity and Gives Back

July 8, 2025 | By Alexandria Francetic

Armiti Rashidi, Program Coordinator for the Marilyn Davies College of Business and current MBA student at UHD, did not originally start her journey in the business world.   Before immigrating to the United States in 2012, Rashidi was born and...

President Blanchard, CUMU Vice Chair and Treasurer; Ellen Neufeldt, President, California State University and CUMU Board Chair

UHD Strengthens Ties with Other Urban Universities

July 3, 2025 | By Sandra Bretting

When a group of 10 university presidents gathered in 1989 at Wright State University in Ohio, they focused on a singular mission: how to maximize their schools’ urban locations to help students and the community at large.  The founders called the...

University students sit in the University of Houston-Downtown's Skyline Lounge

Food Services' News, July 7-11

July 2, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during summer sessions. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets at Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), Sports & Fitness,...

Ever Alvarado wears graduation regalia and veteran's stole at University of Houston Downtown's 78th commencement ceremony at NRG

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

July 2, 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...