UHD News

Food Services' News, August 19-23
Check the deals from Dining Services, the Campus Store, Campus Food Trucks, and more!

50th Anniversary Dance Registration
More than 100 students, faculty, and staff have registered to be a part of history in the making: UHD's 50th anniversary dance video. Join the fun at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Wellness & Success Center.

Welcome New Employees! August 26
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!

Welcome Week 2024
Whether you are a brand-new Gator or a returning student embarking on your last year on campus, we can't wait to welcome you back to UHD on Monday, August 19, 2024. In celebration of the new semester and UHD's 50th Anniversary, UHD has two fun-filled weeks in store for every Gator. Keep reading for a line-up of Gator-approved events!

Food Services' News, August 12-16
Get the latest updates on UHD fall food court hours, GatorCash, and food trucks!

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Acuña
Helping students succeed is central to UHD staffer Jessica Acuña's every moment at UHD. As a Student Account Specialist, she helps students navigate the administrative—and sometimes intimidating—part of simply being a student.

UHD Is the No. One Choice of YES Prep Students
Over the last five years, 23% of YES Prep students who attended a four-year college chose the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD). More than 1,000 YES Prep students have attended UHD—YES Prep's highest number of matriculants to a four-year college overall. Furthermore, UHD is the university with the second-highest number of YES Prep students graduating within six years.

Welcome New Employees! August 12
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!

50th Anniversary Dance Registration
Like to dance? Want to step your way into UHD history? Then register for 50th Anniversary Flash Mob dance video!

50th Anniversary Gala
The University of Houston-Downtown is celebrating its 50th anniversary in a BIG way—with a concert by jazz great Terence Blanchard, the eight-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, pianist, and composer with more than 80 film and TV credits, including scores for every Spike Lee Joint since 1991.