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Gators Combine Science and Service at Aldine ISD

January 17, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

UHD students presented on the chemical effects of street drugs to high schoolers in Aldine ISD, educating them about the dangers of drug abuse and inspiring future scientists.

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Patrick Caballero Is Defying the Odds

January 17, 2025 | By Debra McGaughey

A recent graduate with Huntington's Disease, Caballero overcame significant physical challenges to achieve academic success and pursue his dreams of a Master's degree.

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Welcome New Employees! January 21

January 17, 2025

Make sure you give a friendly word and wave to the newest members of the Gator family.

UHDPD Honors Top Performers at Inaugural Awards Ceremony

UHDPD Honors Top Performers at Inaugural Awards Ceremony

January 17, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

As the prior year came to a close, the UHD (UHDPD) Police Department came together on the 11th floor of OMB and held its 1st annual UHDPD Awards Banquet, recognizing the relentless effort and contributions of its staff.

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Staff Spotlight: Monica Comeaux Never Gives Up

January 16, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD's Monica Comeaux, a dedicated runner and financial aid expert, balances career, family, and community service while embracing a "never give up" philosophy.

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Giddy up, Gators! MDCOB hosts Rodeo-Themed Week of Welcome Events

January 10, 2025

Saddle up, Gators! The University of Houston-Downtown's Week of Welcome kicks off with a rodeo-themed event at Marilyn Davies College of Business on Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14. On Monday, Gators can expect a robust tabling resource fair...

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

January 7, 2025

Welcome to our series on alums from UHD's College of Public Service's Criminal Justice program who have had a significant impact on the Houston community and beyond. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez kicked off his long-standing role in law...

Houston Chief of Police J. Noe Diaz

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Chief J. Noe Diaz

January 7, 2025

J. Noe Diaz, Jr., Houston Chief of Police, grew up in the small town of Harlingen, Texas. As a boy, Diaz recalls his fascination with state troopers, and at five or six years old, he made the decision to follow in their footsteps. “I didn’t have...

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UHD Biology Major Honored with Citizenship Scholarship Award

January 3, 2025 | By Kay Medina

UHD Biology major Daniela Solorzano is a bright, curious, and driven pre-med student with a heart for service. Solorzano is the recipient of the Citizenship Scholarship Award, an honor designated for UHD students eligible for U.S. citizenship who...

The University of Houston-Downtown President Dr. Loren Blanchard stands aside Terence Blanchard at a 2024 President's Lecture Series.

It's a Wrap for the 50th Anniversary President's Lecture Series

January 3, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

A major Grammy Award-winning musician and composer. A renowned TV actress. A documentary filmmaker who also happens to be a Gator alum. UHD’s fall lineup for its 50th Anniversary President’s Lecture Series was truly remarkable —and firmly rooted in the arts.