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Food Services' and Bookstore Offerings for March 18-22

March 21, 2024

During the week of March 18-22, the following will be available for campus dining: Food Truck Tuesday(3/19) – Manna from Heaven Serving you the BEST cheesesteaks, smash burgers and MORE. Food Court – March Promotions and Specials March 4-29 –...

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Math Enthusiasts Unite: UHD Hosts Southern Regional Algebra Conference

March 21, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Majoring in Mathematics or interested in switching your major to math? This conference is for you! This year's Southern Regional Algebra Conference (SRAC) is right here at UHD, making it easy for UHD students to attend. Under the leadership of...

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Bigger and Better: Bayou Bash 2024

March 21, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Temperatures are rising; spring is in the air; and the May 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be here before you know it. Must be that time of year when Gators take a break from studying and head for the bayou (well, this year: the Naylor Lot!) for...

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Casting Call for Graduating Students Share Your UHD Story for the Spring Commencement Video!

March 21, 2024

Commencement is almost here, and University Relations wants to showcase the varied paths Gators take from admission to the graduation stage. If you've experienced joys, challenges, struggles, or triumphs while here at UHD, then we want you! To...

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Good Luck in the Tournament!

March 21, 2024

On the eve of our Cougar cousins' first-round clash with the Longwood Lancers, we Gators have so much we want to say: We're proud of Coach Sampson and the team, and we're thrilled by all the success they've had this year. More than that, we're...

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Happy Anniversary, President Blanchard!

March 21, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

You don't become the second largest university in a city as big as Houston by being mediocre; you do it by creating the perfect combination of accessibility, affordability, and excellence. That's what we have here at UHD. Dr. Loren J....

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Urban Education Department Makes the Grade, Earns Commendations from TEA

March 15, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

In the chorus of the 1990s show 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' Chuck Norris sings, or growls, rather, an ominous warning to all criminals in the Lone Star State: "Cause the eyes of a Ranger are upon you; Any wrong you do, he's gonna see, When you're in...

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Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Preparation Assistance

March 14, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

It's tax season again, and the University of Houston-Downtown's annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program is underway, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who need assistance in preparing...

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Welcome New Employees! March 18

March 14, 2024

UHD News welcomes new employees to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus! Michel NengondingamPolice Officer IUHDPD Geneva StubbsAssistant Director, Advising...

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Volunteer at Destination Downtown & Make a Difference!

March 14, 2024 | By Courtney Lundgren

The Division of Enrollment Management is excited to welcome prospective undergraduate students and guests to explore Space City's only downtown university at Destination Downtown on Saturday, March 23! This on-campus event is the largest...