UHD News
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hanjin Mao
Dr. Hanjin Mao has implemented Experiential Philanthropy in one of her undergraduate courses. A service-learning pedagogy that has been adopted by many universities across the country and globally, Dr. Mao is the first one to adopt it in the Houston area. Students act like philanthropists by giving grants to local nonprofits, and they study these nonprofits and social issues and then decide where to invest funds.
O'Kane Theatre Fall Auditions
It's theater season at UHD! Drama interest meetings for the fall semester will take place on August 27-28. Anyone and everyone interested in all aspects of theatre is invited to attend. Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing with a unique colonial Mexico setting and immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Harold Pinter's plays. Engaging, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining - don't miss out!
UHDPD Spotlight: Police Chief Casey Davis
Campus security and crime prevention are the number one priorities for any educational institution police department. Chief Davis credited his advanced degree in helping him make informed decisions in daily operations.
Food Services' News, August 19-23
Check the deals from Dining Services, the Campus Store, Campus Food Trucks, and more!
Fall 2024 On-Campus Job Expo
Interested in working on-campus for Fall 2024? We encourage all eligible students to attend the networking event that connects UHD students with UHD departments hiring for federal work study, Texas work study, and non-college work study positions. Come out and see which departments are hiring and secure a job for the semester!
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!
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 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!
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.
Food Services' News, August 12-16
Get the latest updates on UHD fall food court hours, GatorCash, and food trucks!