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A Journey Through Time: Celebrating Our Legacy

Step into a visual narrative of memorable moments from the University of Houston-Downtown. This photo gallery showcases the defining events and milestones that have shaped our institution over the years. From inspiring commencement ceremonies and vibrant campus celebrations to impactful community service initiatives and groundbreaking academic achievements, each image tells a story of growth, perseverance, and unity.

Join us as we honor the spirit of the Gator community and reflect on the journey that brought us to where we are today. Together, we celebrate the people, memories, and moments that have made UHD a beacon of excellence and inspiration.
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Collage of photos throughout the 2024 and 50th Anniversary Year.

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Apr
10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Milam & Travis Rooms

Ready to Accelerate Your Career? Join Us At Graduate Programs Open House!

Graduate Admissions
Apr
16
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM College of Public Service

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Center for Public Service and Community Research
Apr
18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Milam & Travis Rooms

Strategic Plan Open Forum

Office of the Provost
Apr
23
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Sciences & Technology Building (CST)

President's Lecture Series Celebrates Earth Month

Office of the President
Apr
23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Academic Building

Let's Get Together For A FAFSA/TASFA Workshop!

Scholarships and Financial Aid
Apr
24
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM IT Training Room (Fishbowl) ACAD700E

iClicker Sip N' Learn

IT Training
Apr
26
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Welcome Center Lobby

Join Us for UHD Downtown Bound

Office of Admissions
Apr
29
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Denim Day

Title IX & Equal Opportunity

A Glimpse into UHD’s Forward-Thinking Vision

At the University of Houston-Downtown, we’re shaping a dynamic future as an anchor institution for the Greater Houston region. Since 2021, UHD has embarked on a comprehensive planning process—including a strategic plan, academic master plan, campus master plan, and Quality Enhancement Plan—focused on innovation, growth, and community engagement. Through these efforts, UHD is enhancing its campus, expanding academic opportunities, and strengthening its ties with Houston to create a vibrant, impactful university for all. 

Visit The Future of UHD to learn more about UHD’s journey and plans for the future!
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Featured Stories from UHD News

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There’s Free Tax Help! UHD Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Assistance
It’s tax season again, and the University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program is underway. UHD students and employees (and their friends and family, too) are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE service.
Vanessa E. Wyche Commencement
NASA’s Vanessa Wyche to Speak at UHD’s 78th Commencement
UHD proudly announces that Vanessa E. Wyche, the acting associate administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is the featured speaker for its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at NRG Stadium. 
Antoinette Mosley Commencement
Antoinette Mosley’s Full-Circle Journey Leads to the Commencement Stage
Antoinette Mosley, a Houston native of Bahamian heritage, walked a winding path to graduation, the completion of which is a testament to her resilience and determination. Starting college at 16, she navigated life's complexities before returning to complete her accounting degree after the pandemic, amassing an impressive 151 credits. 
UHD School of Business Building Graduate Programs
UHD Unveils Fully Online MBA Option
You've decided to pursue your MBA. Now what? If you've searched "MBA programs in Houston" online, you might be a little...overwhelmed. There isn't a shortage of MBA programs and making the right choice for your lifestyle, budget, and career goals can certainly feel daunting. Now, the University of Houston-Downtown's Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)-accredited business school, Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), offers fully online MBA options. The online MBA format is available for six of the nine MBA concentrations, giving students a wide-range of choices for virtual learning.
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Dr. Peter Soland's NASA Seminar Explores Latin American Aerospace History
Picture this: A select group of private and governmental technocrats present their respective technologies as evidence that a better, more perfect future is inevitable, as long as, of course, the future looks the way they think it should. No, I don’t mean those of today, the A.I. and crypto elites and their governmental pals. I’m talking about those of 20th century Latin America who used aviation not just as a means to build a national industry, but a culture as well.
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Gators: Nearing Graduation? “GRAD to LEAD” Might Just Be for You
UHD alum Farid Virani, CEO of AT&T’s largest Authorized Retailer, Prime Communications, wants soon-to-be and recent Gator graduates to know about Prime’s new GRAD to LEAD program—an exclusive opportunity designed to fast-track careers in the wireless industry.