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April 25, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during the summer sessions. Food trucks will be back on campus starting in August 2025.   Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets...

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UHD Receives New Designations Under Redesigned Carnegie Classifications

April 25, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

On April 24, 2025, the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education released the fully redesigned Carnegie Classifications, and the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was designated as a Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's...

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UHD Earns Military Friendly® Status

April 25, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

The University of Houston-Downtown recently reclaimed its Military Friendly® status, earning a Silver rating! That’s because UHD demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the unique needs of its 500+ military-connected students.   “UHD is...

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Bayou Bash 2025: Culture, Community, and Celebration at UHD

April 25, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

This year’s Bayou Bash at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was nothing short of a success. As UHD’s largest spring tradition, Bayou Bash 2025 delivered everything students look forward to: live music, crawfish, games, vendors, and a strong...

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Denim Day: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault

April 25, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

People around the world wear denim on Denim Day, a campaign held in April each year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in solidarity and support of survivors of sexual assault.

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Outstanding Faculty Recognized at 2025 Faculty Awards

April 23, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

The annual Faculty Awards recognized excellence in scholarship, creativity, pedagogy, and community engagement.

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AMA UHD Wins Big in NOLA

April 22, 2025 | By Katherine Medina

Join us in congratulating UHD's student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA)! The Marilyn Davies College of Business students, along with advisor Dr. Michael Pettiette brought home three awards from the AMA 2025 International Collegiate Conference.

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Marilyn Davies Honored at the College that Bears Her Name

April 17, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD celebrated Marilyn Davies, namesake of the Marilyn Davies College of Business, for her transformative $10M gift and its enduring impact on the university and our students.

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2025 Donor-Scholar Luncheon Celebrates Achievements, Opportunity

April 15, 2025

The luncheon celebrated scholarships, academics, opportunity, and gratitude, connecting donors and students and highlighting the impact of giving.

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UHD at Earth Day Houston at Discovery Green

April 14, 2025

All Gators are encouraged to come out to Earth Day Houston at Discovery Green on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in support of the more than 100 UHD student volunteers, as well as to experience the artwork on display by UHD Graphic Design...