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UHD Women’s and Men’s Soccer Teams Beat LSC-Kingwood

September 17, 2025

The UHD Women’s Soccer Team won its first game of the season against LSC-Kingwood, last year’s champions, on Saturday, Sept. 13. Thanks to an intense, last-minute goal by Jaretsy Noriega, the final score was 1-0. Of course, it’s a team effort. Go,...

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H-GAC Major Universities Travel Survey Comes to UHD September 22-23

September 16, 2025

Help shape the future of transportation in Houston… and earn a chance to win a $500 gift card. UHD is participating in the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)’s Major Universities Travel Survey. The survey is designed to collect critical travel...

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Third Panelist Named for Upcoming President’s Lecture on Banking and Finance

September 12, 2025

UHD Finance alum Genesis Loera (’12) joins the panel for “Banking on Success: UHD Alumni Share Financial Career Advice” at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in room B200 of the Shea Street Building (Marilyn Daves College of Business). More at...

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Alum Spotlight: Dr. Randy Davila Presents at Harvard Workshop

September 12, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

UHD alum Dr. Randy Davila presents at a Harvard workshop.

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Food Services' News, September 15-19

September 12, 2025

Fall Semester Food Frenzy at the UHD Food Court! Get ready for an exciting Fall semester at the UHD Food Court, featuring increased variety and a host of new dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Gator Bite Café Gets a Glow-up Prepare for a...

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Students, Faculty & Staff: Requests for Proposals for 2026 Gulf South Summit at UHD

September 12, 2025

Want to be a part of the 2026 Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, themed “Bridging the Bayou: Pathways of Community”? The regional conference, slated for March 26-28, 2026, is being held right here...

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How ‘Belongingness’ Leads to Leadership: UHD’s Scholars Academy

September 11, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Renowned for her TEDx Talks and best-selling books on courage, vulnerability, empathy, and leadership, Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, said, “Belonging is being accepted for you. Fitting in is being accepted for...

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Cooler Temperatures Mean Its Time for Fall Sports

September 11, 2025

As temperatures begin to drop (finally!), UHD’s Club Soccer teams are ramping up for full seasons of play. In fact, Men’s and Women’s Soccer seasons have already begun. Don’t miss the action when Men’s Soccer takes on LSC-CyFair at Bayland Park at...

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UHD Provost Appointed President of Statewide Group

September 10, 2025 | By Sandra Bretting

Deborah Bordelon, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, has been appointed president of the Texas Council for Chief Academic Officers (TCCAO) for 2025-2026. The group, which numbers 35 Texas universities among its...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD

September 9, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are a variety of thought-provoking, fun, and interactive events for all Gators. Read on for Hispanic Heritage Month events happening on the University of Houston-Downtown...