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Expert Panel Examines Education in The Lone Star State

Expert Panel Examines Education in The Lone Star State

October 25, 2024 | By Kay Medina

Whether you are a parent or a concerned citizen, you won't want to miss UHD’s vitalvoices panel-discussion on the state of education in Texas on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Celebrating 50 Years in Grand Style: UHD’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Celebrating 50 Years in Grand Style: UHD’s 50th Anniversary Gala

October 18, 2024

UHD pulled out all the stops to celebrate five decades of educational excellence at its 50th Anniversary Gala, held at the Hilton Americas-Houston on Saturday, October 12, 2024, and emceed by retired KPRC 2 meteorologist and show host Khambrel Marshall. Nearly $300k was raised to support student scholarships.

UHD Celebrates National Transfer Student Week with Spotlight on Future Crime Fighter

UHD Celebrates National Transfer Student Week with Spotlight on Future Crime Fighter

October 18, 2024 | By Percy Sandel

In honor of National Transfer Student Week (October 21-25), UHD is proud to highlight the achievements and contributions of our transfer student population. This year, we shine the spotlight on Diana Cantu, a Criminal Justice major and a shining example of the dedication and drive that transfer students bring to our campus.

Progressive Leadership Program Empowers Next Generation

Progressive Leadership Program Empowers Next Generation

October 18, 2024 | By Kay Medina

Progressive Leadership Program, a collaboration between MDCOB, UHD’s Career Center, and Power on Heels Inc, offers a first of its kind development opportunity for Gators.

Commerce Street Building under construction

Celebrating 50 Years: Commerce Street Building

October 11, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

The site of UHD’s Commerce Street Building, home to our College of Public Service, has seen several large buildings come and go.

Center for Public Deliberation Talks the Talk, SGA Walks the Walk2Vote

Center for Public Deliberation Talks the Talk, SGA Walks the Walk2Vote

October 11, 2024

Join us for a weekend of civic engagement! Learn the art of respectful dialogue at the Center for Public Deliberation workshops, then put those skills to practice by walking to vote at the community-wide Walk2Vote event.

CST To Host 11th Annual Greater Houston Environmental Summit

CST To Host 11th Annual Greater Houston Environmental Summit

October 11, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

The 11th Annual Empower Houston's Future: 2024 Greater Houston Environmental Summit, will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at the Fondren Commons within the College of Sciences & Technology (CST), and will give attendees the chance to learn actionable solutions, participate in workshops, and network with local and state leaders.

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Don't Miss the CHSS Professional Development Day!

October 4, 2024

If you're a Gator majoring in psychology, history, or some other discipline within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS), then mark Wednesday, Oct. 9 on your calendar, as you'll have the opportunity to attend the college's Professional Development Day.

An image of Floyd Newsum speaking into a microphone while wearing sunglasses. The image is multicolored. His name is in large type at the top (above his head).

UHD Remembers Floyd Newsum: A Tribute

October 4, 2024

The entire university community is invited and encouraged to attend the special tribute to Professor Floyd Newsum to take place at 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium with a reception to follow. Please join us in paying tribute to one of UHD’s most esteemed professors. Your presence will be greatly appreciated as we come together to honor his legacy.

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UHD Alumni To Be Honored at 50th Anniversary Gala

October 4, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

With more than 67,000 alumni, the University of Houston-Downtown has a lot to be proud of! For its 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Hilton Americas-Houston, the university will honor six of those alums with very special awards.