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Dr. Peter Soland's NASA Seminar Explores Latin American Aerospace History

March 21, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

As part of NASA’s “Aerospace Latin America: A History” seminar series, UHD’s Dr. Peter Soland, Assistant Professor of History, Humanities and Languages, shared some of his latest research.

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UHD Hosts Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop

March 21, 2025

Imagine this: you are enjoying a beautiful meal with a loved one, co-worker, or friend. Inevitably someone brings up politics, and things get a little...heated. How do you share your beliefs without the conversation going south? The Center for...

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Gators: Nearing Graduation? “GRAD to LEAD” Might Just Be for You

March 20, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Recent or soon-to-be Gator graduates should know about Prime Communications' new GRAD to LEAD program—an exclusive opportunity designed to fast-track careers in the wireless industry.

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Faculty: It’s FSSE Time!

March 20, 2025 | By Sedef Smith

The faculty’s perspective, through the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE), is needed to complement this existing student survey data.

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Food Services' News, March 17-21

March 14, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., March 14 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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There’s Free Tax Help! UHD Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Assistance

March 14, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD's annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is underway, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who need assistance.

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Chemistry Club Helps Gators Form Bonds

March 14, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

Student initiative revived UHD's dormant Chemistry Club, using simple conversations to build community and provide academic support.

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NASA’s Acting Associate Administrator Vanessa E. Wyche To Speak at 78th Commencement Ceremony

March 14, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

NASA Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa E. Wyche is the featured speaker for Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at NRG Stadium.

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UHD iRadio: Students Inform, Entertain Campus and Gain Valuable Experience

March 14, 2025

UHD iRadio informs, entertains, and trains students through broadcasting.

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UHD President's Lecture Series Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 14, 2025

This special President’s Lecture features three UHD alumni serving in the Houston Court System: Sonya Heath (’05), Julia Maldonado (’95), and Fran Watson (’05).