UHD News
UHD To Launch Decision-Making Micro-Credential as Part of 2026 QEP
Students will learn to navigate complex choices through evidence-based processes, ethical reasoning, and bias mitigation.
Living Legacy: Alumna Paula Mendoza
During our recent staff development conference, keynote speaker Jevon Wooden compared legacy to one’s shadow. “It follows you everywhere, even when you’re not paying attention,” he explained. I couldn’t agree more. Former UHS Regent and two-time...
Food Services' News, Dec. 15-19
Get More with GatorCash Make the most of campus dining when you pay with GatorCash! Get extra $10 GatorCash when you buy $130 GatorCash. To Purchase GatorCash visit gatorcard.uhd.edu. Click Here to learn more about ways to save on GatorCash! Gator...
Fall 2025 79th Commencement Ceremonies
Congratulations to the more than 2000 Gators who graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, at UHD's 79th Commencement Ceremony!
Student Photo Exhibition Makes History
See how UHD students used photography to preserve Houston history by documenting their communities and daily lives.
Student Takes the Lead in Driving Growth of UHD’s iRacing Team
For Miguel Carrera-Castillo, iRacing—an organized, highly technical form of virtual racing—has grown from a pandemic hobby to both a competitive arena and a community-building effort on campus. “Motorsports is a huge passion of mine. I've always...
UHD GatorServe To Assist Dogan Elementary for MLK National Day of Service
Service to others is a hallmark of the University of Houston-Downtown, and GatorServe is a UHD tradition. GatorServe brings together UHD students, staff, faculty, friends, families, and community partners to complete projects in service to its...
Food Services' News, Dec. 8-12
Get More with GatorCash Make the most of campus dining when you pay with GatorCash! Get extra $10 GatorCash when you buy $130 GatorCash. To Purchase GatorCash visit gatorcard.uhd.edu. Click Here to learn more about ways to save on GatorCash! Gator...
Ed-U-Gator's Big Appearance: UHD Returns to Houston's Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Before the sun rose over Downtown Houston's skyline, 85 members of the UHD community were busy preparing for their favorite Gator's appearance at the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. For the third year in a row, a 45-foot-tall Ed-U-Gator, led by a...
79th Commencement Student Speakers
Meet the student speakers for UHD's 79th Commencement ceremony.