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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.

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.

Two UHD volunteers work on the wheel of a bicycle.

Bikes, Literacy, and GatorServe

September 27, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD came together on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a “bike build” for National Day of Service in support of improving our children’s literacy. In less than two hours, dedicated Gators built 100 bikes and put together 400 helmets.

All in the Family: Terence and Loren Blanchard Team up for 50th Anniversary Concert and To Help Students Graduate

All in the Family: Terence and Loren Blanchard Team up for 50th Anniversary Concert and To Help Students Graduate

September 20, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Terence Blanchard is performing a concert of his original film scores in honor of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) 50th anniversary on the invitation of his cousin, Dr. Loren J. Blanchard.

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Want the Lowdown on UHD? Attend the State of the University Address

September 20, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

For Gators who want to be in the know, the State of the University address is their opportunity to find out the university’s greatest accomplishments and future aspirations—with no person other than UHD President Loren J. Blanchard himself as “the source.”

Banned Books Week 2024. Graphic is a red book with a yellow ribbbon.

Don't Judge a Book by Its Ban

September 20, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

The W.I. Dykes library will display a table of books that have been or are challenged or banned, in an effort to stand with all libraries that are targets of such censorship efforts.

Graphic with multicolored flowers and butterflies. Also on the graphic are the UHD logo and the Ed-U-Gator. Text reads 3rd Annual Northside Festival.

A Fall Festival You Won’t Want To Miss! Northside Festival at UHD

September 13, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

The Greater Northside Management District is hosting its third iteration of the annual festival from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. To be held in the Naylor Parking Lot of UHD’s College of Sciences and Technology Building, the free, family-friendly festival will feature a musical performance by recording artist Leslie Lugo.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month

September 13, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD’s Fall 2024 President’s Lecture Series kicks off with “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next?” Join us for a fascinating look at topics relevant to Hispanic heritage, ranging from representation in media and entertainment, the power of storytelling and entrepreneurship to the immigrant experience.

Welcome New Employees! September 16

Welcome New Employees! September 16

September 13, 2024

UHD News welcomes new Gators to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus!

It's National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week!

It's National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week!

September 6, 2024

As one of 600 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) from across the nation, UHD joins in this week’s celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week from Sept. 9-15.