UHD News

Staff Spotlight: Marketing Mavens at MDCOB Nominated for AMA Crystal Awards
Cue the confetti: the University of Houston-Downtown's Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) secured the title of finalist for the American Marketing Associations 2025 Crystal Awards! The AMA Crystal Awards gala, Houston's largest marketing...

Food Services' News, April 25-May 2
Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday There is no food truck service during the summer sessions. Food trucks will be back on campus starting in August 2025. Micro Markets Visit our Micro Markets...

Denim Day: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
People around the world wear denim on Denim Day, a campaign held in April each year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in solidarity and support of survivors of sexual assault.

Bayou Bash 2025: Culture, Community, and Celebration at UHD
This year’s Bayou Bash at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was nothing short of a success. As UHD’s largest spring tradition, Bayou Bash 2025 delivered everything students look forward to: live music, crawfish, games, vendors, and a strong...

UHD Earns Military Friendly® Status
The University of Houston-Downtown recently reclaimed its Military Friendly® status, earning a Silver rating! That’s because UHD demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the unique needs of its 500+ military-connected students. “UHD is...

UHD Receives New Designations Under Redesigned Carnegie Classifications
On April 24, 2025, the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education released the fully redesigned Carnegie Classifications, and the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was designated as a Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's...

Outstanding Faculty Recognized at 2025 Faculty Awards
The annual Faculty Awards recognized excellence in scholarship, creativity, pedagogy, and community engagement.

Gators Hit The Jackpot at UHD's One Main Event
The University of Houston-Downtown's student awards, One Main Event, was truly a night to remember for UHD Gators. The annual celebration recognizes students, staff, faculty, and student organizations that positively impact student life at UHD, in...

AMA UHD Wins Big in NOLA
Join us in congratulating UHD's student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA)! The Marilyn Davies College of Business students, along with advisor Dr. Michael Pettiette brought home three awards from the AMA 2025 International Collegiate Conference.

Marilyn Davies Honored at the College that Bears Her Name
UHD celebrated Marilyn Davies, namesake of the Marilyn Davies College of Business, for her transformative $10M gift and its enduring impact on the university and our students.