UHD News
Expert Panel Examines Education in The Lone Star State
Whether you are a parent or a concerned citizen, you won't want to miss UHD’s vitalvoices panel-discussion on the state of education in Texas on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
You Betta Sign Up for Beta: Help Shape the UHD Gator App!
Want to be part of something exciting? Students, faculty, staff—this is your chance to help shape the future of UHD’s newest tech innovation, the UHD Gators app!
UHD Celebrates National Transfer Student Week with Spotlight on Future Crime Fighter
In honor of National Transfer Student Week (October 21-25), UHD is proud to highlight the achievements and contributions of our transfer student population. This year, we shine the spotlight on Diana Cantu, a Criminal Justice major and a shining example of the dedication and drive that transfer students bring to our campus.
Celebrating 50 Years in Grand Style: UHD’s 50th Anniversary Gala
UHD pulled out all the stops to celebrate five decades of educational excellence at its 50th Anniversary Gala, held at the Hilton Americas-Houston on Saturday, October 12, 2024, and emceed by retired KPRC 2 meteorologist and show host Khambrel Marshall. Nearly $300k was raised to support student scholarships.
Progressive Leadership Program Empowers Next Generation
Progressive Leadership Program, a collaboration between MDCOB, UHD’s Career Center, and Power on Heels Inc, offers a first of its kind development opportunity for Gators.
Celebrating 50 Years: Commerce Street Building
The site of UHD’s Commerce Street Building, home to our College of Public Service, has seen several large buildings come and go.
Center for Public Deliberation Talks the Talk, SGA Walks the Walk2Vote
Join us for a weekend of civic engagement! Learn the art of respectful dialogue at the Center for Public Deliberation workshops, then put those skills to practice by walking to vote at the community-wide Walk2Vote event.
CST To Host 11th Annual Greater Houston Environmental Summit
The 11th Annual Empower Houston's Future: 2024 Greater Houston Environmental Summit, will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at the Fondren Commons within the College of Sciences & Technology (CST), and will give attendees the chance to learn actionable solutions, participate in workshops, and network with local and state leaders.
UHD Remembers Floyd Newsum: A Tribute
The entire university community is invited and encouraged to attend the special tribute to Professor Floyd Newsum to take place at 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium with a reception to follow. Please join us in paying tribute to one of UHD’s most esteemed professors. Your presence will be greatly appreciated as we come together to honor his legacy.
MDCOB Welcomes, Honors Newest Ted Bauer Scholars
On September 20 and 27, the annual Donor Scholarship Luncheon brought together the Ted Bauer Scholarship donors, esteemed donor Marilyn Davies, UHD President Loren J. Blanchard, and leaders from UHD’s Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) for a single purpose: to recognize and celebrate the outstanding students whose achievements earned them the scholarship.