UHD News
Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.
With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...
How UHD's Technology Digital Badge Will Prepare Students To Go "Beyond the Bayou"
UHD's 2026 Quality Enhancement Plan will equip students with skills in four key areas, one of them Technology.
UHD Welcomes New Professor Studying the Power of Voices in Trust and Attraction
The University of Houston-Downtown recently welcomed Dr. Jillian O’Connor, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Dr. O’Connor brings a fascinating research background in exploring how voices shape the way people judge trustworthiness, attraction, and...
Food Services' News, Sept. 2-5
Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! Get ready for an exciting Fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...
Faculty Focus: Dr. Qiang Li
Dr. Qiang Li secured a grant from the EPA to educate underserved Houston communities on environmental wellness.
UHD Enhances Student, Employee Safety with SafeZone App
UHD has partnered with the SafeZone app to ensure every member of the campus community has quick and efficient access to emergency services, right on their smartphone or wearable device.
Alumni Spotlight: CHSS, English Alum Abraham Leija
English alum Abraham Leija's academic quest led to a prestigious MFAH internship and a clear career path.
Turning Heartbreak Into Purpose: The Young Widowhood Project
When loss comes too soon, it doesn’t just take away a loved one. It shatters plans, routines, and the very sense of what life was supposed to look like. Young widows face the task of rebuilding while carrying a heavy emotional weight. In 2020, Dr....
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.
Family Matters: CST Welcomes New Gators and Their Loved Ones for Annual Family Night
CST Family Night strengthens student success by uniting new majors and their families with faculty and alumni.