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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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Feb
12
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Academic Building

Funding Your Degree: Financial Aid Fair 2025

Scholarships and Financial Aid
Feb
18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM TDECU Tour Room

Searching for Black Ancestors in the American West

Office of the President
Feb
25
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM C100 Event Room

Leveraging Your Emotions to Fuel Drive and Purpose

Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning
Feb
26
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Milam & Travis Rooms

UHD Day at the Capitol: Advancing Safety & Research

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Feb
26
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Insight Into the International Admissions Process: Boost Your Academic Potential!

International Admissions
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26
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM UHD @ 1801 - Amegy Bank, 10th Floor

UHD Law Summit: Partnering with Houston Law Firms

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27
1:30 PM - 7:30 PM O'Kane Theatre

Pipeline | A Play by Dominique Morisseau

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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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Students with the Wellness & Success Center in the background February 07, 2025
Bolstering Transfer Students: The New Transfer Academy for Student Success
A whopping 65% of UHD’s degree-seeking undergraduates began as transfer students. Understanding that the transition from a two-year college to a four-year university can be difficult, UHD has always been supportive of its transfer students.
Henry Gonzales February 07, 2025
Passion to Profession: UHD Alum Henry Gonzales' Impact on Juvenile Justice
Henry Gonzales, UHD Adjunct Professor and Executive Director and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer of Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, started his career journey at a magnet program while attending high school. Soon after, Gonzales attended UHD, where working full-time while attending school proved to be a challenge.
Member of the Music Appreciation Club February 05, 2025
UHD Music Appreciation Club
From arguing about which is The Cure's best album to asking if someone has seen Blackpink Jennie's latest music video, UHD's Music Appreciation Club (UMAC) is home to passionate conversation between music lovers. When music interests align and our favorite artist goes on tour, who better to talk about it with than our friends?
Andy Berrios January 24, 2025
Student Spotlight: Andy Berrios
In the blisteringly fast-paced world of data science, algorithms are trained and retrained, able to predict everything from stock prices and earthquakes to customer preferences and crime rates. The pace is, for many, much too quick. Not so for Andy Berrios, a current student in UHD’s Master of Data Analytics (MSDA) program and one of our newest alums (Computer Science, ’24)—for him, it’s just right.
Megaphone with shouting box that says "Speak up and use your voice" January 24, 2025
NSSE is Coming! What It Is and Why It Matters
Students:  Soon you will see notices and fliers around campus about a survey called NSSE. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is the most widely used national survey of college students. UHD will be administering it to all first-year and senior students.
UHD community participating in GatorServe and MLK Day of Service January 23, 2025
Great Weather, Fantastic Attendance Underscore MLK Day of Service
It was early on Saturday, Jan. 18, when nearly 100 UHD volunteers gathered in Houston’s Moody Park for GatorServe’s National Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Their purpose? A major clean-up and restoration of the historic city park, especially cleaning up the trash deposited when the bayou floods.