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Summer & Fall Registration Now Open at UHD!

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Registration for Summer and Fall 2025 is now open at the University of Houston-Downtown! Whether you're looking to stay on track, get ahead, or explore new opportunities, now is the time to secure your spot in the courses you need.

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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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Apr
03
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium

A Moderated Discussion with Professor Angela Davis

Center for Social Inquiry & Transformation
Apr
04
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Welcome Center Lobby

Braver Angels Presents: Red/Blue Workshop

College of Public Service
Apr
05
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Welcome Center Lobby

Get Advised and Register: Saturday Registration!

Registrar's Office
Apr
06
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Off Campus

UHD at the Art Car IPA 5K – Show Your Gator Spirit!

University Relations
Apr
09
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 40,000 Windows Cafe

Creative Writing Student Reading: A Showcase of Student Talent

College of Humanities & Social Sciences
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
15
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM A300 - Special Events Area

Faculty Awards Ceremony

Office of the Provost
Apr
16
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM A300 - Special Events Area

Impact Learning & Community Engagement Showcase

Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning

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. 

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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.
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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. 
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1801 Main Ribbon Cutting
On Tuesday, March 4, the sky was overcast. Conversely, the mood of the UHD@1801 Main open house was cheerful. The university’s 17,000-square-foot expansion at the Amegy Bank Building was celebrated with king cake,  optimism for UHD’s future and the future of downtown Houston, and a ribbon cutting featuring seven pairs of giant scissors.
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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.