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UHD’s 77th Commencement To Feature City Council Members Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez as Guest Speakers

UHD’s 77th Commencement To Feature City Council Members Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez as Guest Speakers

December 5, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown will confer degrees for more than 1,600 Gators in two ceremonies at NRG Arena.

UHD alum, a bald man in a holiday sweater with Santa on it (Santa is waving) celebrates winning a prize.

Join Us for Alumni Jingle Mingle

December 5, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

As the holiday season approaches, UHD invites you to the Jingle Mingle Ugly Sweater Party on Dec. 19! This festive event brings the alumni community together to celebrate the season, reconnect with friends, and make new connections. Held in the...

Take the Survey, Be Eligible for Prizes

Take the Survey, Be Eligible for Prizes

December 5, 2024

Please complete the survey and submit by Dec. 17. Participants will be eligible to win up to $150 in GatorCash.

A group of UHD faculty, staff, and students pose for a group photo at Moody Park in front of a playground. The sky overhead is clear and blue.

Register To Volunteer for the MLK National Day of Service

December 5, 2024

GatorServe brings together UHD students, staff, faculty, friends, families, and community partners to complete projects in service to its neighbors for the two National Days of Service in remembrance of 9/11 and to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

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GivingTuesday: Let’s All Help Our Gators Succeed

November 26, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

This GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, consider a contribution to the University of Houston-Downtown—no gift is too small to support student success at Houston’s second largest university! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to help provide emergency funding and scholarships to our Gators.

Food Services' News and Scheduled Closures, December 2-6

Food Services' News and Scheduled Closures, December 2-6

November 26, 2024

Check out the latest dining news, including specials and upcoming closures.

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UHD Alumni Golf Tournament: A Fun Day to Reconnect, Compete, and Give Back

November 22, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

On Friday, December 6, 2024, UHD alum are invited to Hermann Park Golf Course for a day that is all about reconnecting, relaxing, and a little friendly competition. The annual UHD Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament is not just a golf game—it is a...

Ed-U-Gator Celebrates UHD’s 50th Anniversary in a Huge Way

Ed-U-Gator Celebrates UHD’s 50th Anniversary in a Huge Way

November 22, 2024

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, before partaking of turkey and dressing, head to Downtown Houston to cheer on our very own mascot, Ed-U-Gator, in the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Lucia Romo poses in the main hallway at UHD Northwest campus

A Dream Realized: Mother of Five Takes on the Classroom

November 22, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Lucia Romo is the President of the Be a Teacher Club and Associate Dean of Community Engagement of DAIR to Teach. The best part? She graduates in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Education for Early Childhood through Grade Six with Bilingual Supplement.

Food Services' News, November 18-22

Food Services' News, November 18-22

November 15, 2024

Note: The food court and Starbucks will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1 and Dec. 13-Jan. 1 . Also, you can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday Fuego Taco Fuego specializes in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes with a...