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Hungry, Gators? UHD Dining Returns on Monday, June 1!

May 28, 2026

If you've been on campus during the month of May, it's likely you've missed dining at the UHD Food Court. Hungry Gators, rejoice! UHD Food Court, plus Starbucks, reopens on Monday, June 1. Starting this week, Gators can enjoy crispy chicken...

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Hey, Gators! Get the New Mobile App

May 27, 2026

Your campus essentials all in one place. The UHD Gators Mobile App puts UHD right at your fingertips, whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff. Why download the UHD Gators App? Use your phone as your Virtual ID with your ID photo,...

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UHD To Help Shape the Future of Technical Communication

May 27, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Professor of English Godwin Agboka will soon serve as the editor of Technical Communication Quarterly (TCQ), the flagship and most influential publication in the discipline.

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UHDPD Partners with UH, METRO on Public Safety

May 26, 2026

Chief of Police at UHD, Clemente Rodriguez, joined with UH and METRO leadership to promote safety awareness.

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How Greek Life at UHD Shapes Servant Leaders

May 20, 2026 | By Felicity Tutu

For many students, joining a Greek organization at UHD becomes a defining part of their college experience, shaping their leadership skills and service mindset. “Being part of a Greek-letter organization means committing to something bigger than...

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New Lab To Provide UHD’s Nursing Students With Transformational Learning Experience

May 20, 2026

Educating students for a career in nursing is not like any other course of study. It requires a blending of classroom theory with immediate, real-world application very early in the process—a honing of skills combined with sincere human...

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Urban Education Alumni Make the Grade

May 20, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

Across Houston, UHD alums are using what they learned at their alma mater to instill in students a sense that what they learn in school is a pathway to opportunity.

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New Master of Social Work Program Will Expand Career Pathways, Meet Regional Workforce Need

May 18, 2026 | By Hayden Bergman

The university will launch a new Master of Social Work (MSW) program, an initiative that addresses a workforce need while also opening the door for Gators to move beyond entry-level roles.

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Have an Impact on UHD’s Marketing and Communications

May 15, 2026

Want to have a say in the next tag line? Or influence how information is shared on campus? Be a part of a focus group on these days:  Friday, September 11, 2026 - ACAD700.  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - ACAD700.  Friday, September 18,...

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) By the Numbers

May 14, 2026 | By Sandra Bretting

For many people, preparing an income tax return is like learning a foreign language: It can be time-consuming, confusing, and often seems never-ending.  According to Dr. Arpita Shroff, Associate Professor of Accounting and International Business at...