UHD News
Enter the Student Essay Contest and (Maybe) Win a Prize
University Relations is holding an essay contest to celebrate the technology micro-credential that will be offered in 2026.
vitalvoices Series To Bring Storied HPD Chicano Squad to Campus
A conversation with two of HPD's original Chicano Squad will take place at UHD on Wednesday, October 8.
Simply the Best! A New UHD Tradition Celebrates Excellence
There’s a new UHD event to showcase our best and brightest students, and it’s right around the corner—just in time for Homecoming Week 2025! Created by the Office of the Dean of Students, the Bayou’s Best Showcase is a competition featuring...
UHD Fall 2025 Open House
The Division of Enrollment Management is thrilled to welcome prospective undergraduate students and their guests to explore their future at the University of Houston-Downtown! Mark your calendars: UHD Open House, is scheduled for Saturday, October...
On-Campus Safety Tips: Everyone Plays a Role in Preventing Crime
One of the main goals of the University of Houston-Downtown is to provide an excellent education for all its students in a safe and inviting environment. To this end, UHD’s Police Department encourages community members to aid in maintaining a safe...
The Future of Sales: Dr. Richard Conde’s Insights on AI, Analytics, and Communication
The nature of work is changing at a rapid pace, with artificial intelligence revolutionizing nearly every industry. While many fear automation will replace jobs, Dr. Richard Conde, Associate Professor of General Business, Marketing and Supply...
Sangeeta Gad and Houston PREP: 30 Years of Inspiring STEM Futures
For thousands of middle and high school students across Houston, the path to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) began with UHD’s Houston PREP. Since its start on campus more than three decades ago, the program has thrived...
Involved in HIPs? The New Gator Impact Fellows Program Is for You!
Starting in Fall 2025, the UHD Impact Learning Office (ILO) introduced the new Gator Impact Fellows Program (GIF). This program recognizes undergraduates who have completed or are in the process of completing High-Impact Practices (HIPs), including...
Double Vision at the 2025 Staff Awards Masquerade
Two recipients each for the President’s Staff Excellence Award and for the Teamwork Award? Attendees at this year’s masquerade-themed Staff Awards weren’t seeing double—there were indeed two recipients in each of those categories. UHD Information...
UHD Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball Teams Rack Up Wins
There’s nothing like opening the season with a bunch of wins! Whether on the field or on the court, UHD club sports members are showing how Gator grit, dedication, and determination make the difference. The Women's Volleyball team won its first...