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Student Commencement Speaker Antoinette Mosley

April 4, 2025

Houstonian Antoinette Mosley earned her accounting degree, scholarships, and a Grant Thornton job while balancing life and academics.

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Student-Led Community Engagement Grants Available

April 3, 2025

Interested in making an impact in the community? UHD’s Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning (CCESL) is pleased to announce its biannual call for applications to lead a Community Engagement Project during the fall 2025 semester.

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Don’t Miss This Month’s President’s Lecture Celebrating Earth Month

April 3, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Dr. Katharine Owens, an explorer, professor, and Fulbright fellow, has dedicated her life and research to understanding the impact of plastics on the environment.

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Food Services' News, April 7-11

April 2, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 8 Taco Fuego specializes in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes with a focus on tacos. Food trucks are located on the north side of the...

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Meet Brandon Lee, UHD’s Title IX/Equal Opportunity Officer

March 28, 2025

As UHD’s new Title IX/Equal Opportunity Officer, Brandon Lee is driven by a profound commitment to fostering a campus environment where every individual is valued, heard, and treated with dignity.

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Events Before Graduation: What You Need to Know

March 27, 2025

UHD's 78th Commencement ceremony is around the corner on Saturday, May 17, but don't forget that commencement season is already underway! Read on to learn about commencement orientation, the grad fair, and more! Commencement Orientation 7 p.m.,...

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Mental Health Matters Symposium and Summit

March 27, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD Counseling Services will host the second annual Mental Health Matters Symposium and Resource Fair on April 2 and 3, for the entire UHD campus community.

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Coming This Week: “A Moderated Discussion with Professor Angela Davis”

March 26, 2025

Renowned scholar, activist and author Angela Davis, Ph.D., comes to UHD on Thursday, April 3, as the new Center for Social Inquiry and Transformation’s (CSIT) 2025 Scholar in Residence. She will meet with students over lunch at 11:30 a.m. in A300, and, at 5:30 p.m., she will give CSIT’s inaugural lecture. The discussion is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.

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Welcome New Employees! March 31

March 26, 2025

Here are the details on the new Gators who recently joined the family. Make sure to give them a wave and a smile when you see them around campus!

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UHD Unveils Fully Online MBA Option

March 25, 2025 | By Kay Medina

You've decided to pursue your MBA. Now what? If you've searched "MBA programs in Houston" online, you might be a little...overwhelmed. There isn't a shortage of MBA programs and making the right choice for your lifestyle, budget, and career goals...