UHD News
Houston’s Smelly, Early History and the Willow Street Pump Station
The Willow Street Pump Station may be the oldest building on the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) campus, but another structure, Allen’s Steam Saw Mill, at the confluence of White Oak and Buffalo bayous, was originally on the site. UHD bought and rehabilitated the structure in 2003, updating it for contemporary use.
It's National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week!
As one of 600 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) from across the nation, UHD joins in this week’s celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week from Sept. 9-15.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month
UHD’s Fall 2024 President’s Lecture Series kicks off with “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next?” Join us for a fascinating look at topics relevant to Hispanic heritage, ranging from representation in media and entertainment, the power of storytelling and entrepreneurship to the immigrant experience.
Gators Mix It Up in Concrete Competition
UHD’s ACI student chapter tested their skills against some of the world’s brightest structural engineering students in a concrete competition. A team of eight Gators placed ninth out of all participating schools and placed second out of schools within Texas.
Food Services' News, September 2-6
Deals and meal offerings at UHD's food courts for September 2-6.
Demystifying the FBI: Vitalvoices Speaker Series Returns on Sept. 10
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, UHD’s Center for Public Service and Community Research hosts its first installment of the annual speaker series, vitalvoices.
UHD Safety Conference 2024
The 2024 UHD Safety Conference will provide attendees information about staying safe on campus and downtown through interactive booths and interactions with local law enforcement. Exhibitions will be held throughout the third floor of the One Main Building.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. UHD is dedicated to raising awareness of those lost and impacted by suicide, and to suicide prevention. Learn how you can help a Gator student, alumnus, staff, or faculty member to address this public health problem.
Help Build Bikes for Kids! It’s National Day of Service
Determined. Dedicated. Committed to others through service. That’s UHD Gators! GatorServe is a UHD tradition that brings together UHD students, staff, faculty, friends, families, and community partners to complete projects in service to our...
Remembering Art Professor Floyd Newsum
The news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum on Wednesday, Aug. 14, sent a shockwave throughout our UHD community. Through 48 years of service to the university, Professor Newsum touched thousands of lives, not only as an...