Spring 2024 76th Commencement Ceremony
Post Commencement Wrap-Up
The scene at UHD's 76th commencement ceremony on May 10 was joyful, as the cavernous NRG Stadium filled with not just Gator graduates and their loved ones, but also the myriad emotions that came with occasion: relief, excitement, gratitude, and pride.
The ceremony was preceded by a performance from Mariachi Emperadores de Mexico, as well as a rendition of the National Anthem by Raul Medina and the UHD Concert Chorale (directed by Orlando Williams, Lecturer in Music and Director of UHD Choral Activities).
Roughly 1,600 students gathered to receive their diplomas and to hear from two magnetic speakers: Ardrienne Bradberry, this year's student speaker, and Dr. Eduardo M. Ochoa, guest speaker and the former Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education for the United States of America.
See below for a few snapshots of the wonderful celebration of UHD and our dedicated students!
About the University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.