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UHD Students Go ZERO at Earth Day Houston

April 23, 2024

Dr. Lisa Morano coordinated a team of UHD volunteers called Recycling Ambassadors who showed attendees how to sort their waste as reusable, recyclable, or compostable. There was also a a dynamic showcase of UHD students' artwork aimed at promoting environmental activism.

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Criminal Justice Training Center Cadets Graduated on April 15

April 23, 2024

Peace Officer Academy Class 444 from the UHD Criminal Justice Training Center graduated and will now enter the workforce at law enforcement agencies throughout the region.

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Welcome New Employees April 22

April 22, 2024

UHD welcomes new employees to the Gator family.

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Thursday Night Concert Series Begins May 2

April 22, 2024

The annual Thursday Night Concert Series begins with Grupo Fantasma on May 2.

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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.

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Grupo Fantasma Takes the Stage on May 2

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.