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Rhythm & Books: Live Taping of Grace Harrison and Sho' Nuff

Rhythm & Books: Live Taping of Grace Harrison and Sho' Nuff

April 18, 2024

The 40,000 Windows Café of W.I. Dykes Library (fifth floor of the One Main Building) will be the place to be at high noon on Wednesday, April 24. Local artists Grace Harrison and Sho' Nuff will perform during two separate live tapings as part of UHD's Rhythm & Books, a series of intimate, daytime concerts featuring Texas-grown talent.

From Grammy Winners to Local Gems: UHD's Concert Series Kicks Off at Discovery Green

From Grammy Winners to Local Gems: UHD's Concert Series Kicks Off at Discovery Green

April 18, 2024

UHD and Discovery Green are back once again to give the people what they want: great music, good times, and a friendly atmosphere. Get to Discovery Green this May and see performances each week at 7 p.m.

Show You Care About UHD's Future

Show You Care About UHD's Future

April 18, 2024

Students, faculty, and staff can make a difference in the future of UHD in less than 10 minutes by taking a brief survey.

eSports' 'Swampy Conquest' Connects Gators, High School Gamers

eSports' 'Swampy Conquest' Connects Gators, High School Gamers

April 18, 2024 | By Jose Vazquez

UHD Esports, long known as one of the premier collegiate esports programs in Texas, hosted "The Swampy Conquest," its first major esports competition on campus.

UHD Unveils New Scholarship Center

UHD Unveils New Scholarship Center

April 17, 2024

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Gator Scholarship Center, a groundbreaking initiative that centralizes all scholarship resources into a single, accessible hub for both prospective and current students.

CST Dean Uzman Has His Finger on the Pulse of STEM Departments Nationwide

CST Dean Uzman Has His Finger on the Pulse of STEM Departments Nationwide

April 17, 2024

Dean Uzman was recently elected to serve as PULSE's third president, although he served on the governing council prior to PULSE's becoming an independent nonprofit.

Denim Day 2024

Denim Day 2024

April 16, 2024

People around the world wear denim on Denim Day, a campaign held in April each year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in solidarity and support of survivors of sexual assault. Denim Day 2024 is Wednesday, April 24.

Earth Day at Discovery Green

Earth Day at Discovery Green

April 11, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Student art will be on display as hundreds of Gators will descend on Discovery Green to take environmental action!

Annual Donor Scholar Luncheon

Annual Donor Scholar Luncheon

April 11, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

This year's Donor Scholar Luncheon celebrated donors' impact on UHD and student success.

President's Lecture Series

President's Lecture Series

April 11, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

The next installment of UHD's President's Lecture Series will focus on Houston's green future and how we all can turn sustainability into action. The lecture is on April 23.