UHD News
UHD 80th Commencement Ceremony a Success for Gator Students
UHD's 80th commencement ceremonies on May 8 brought Gator graduates, their loved ones, and a few familiar faces to the Fertitta Center to celebrate our students’ dedication and perseverance. During the first ceremony, graduates of the Marilyn...
Earth Day at Discovery Green
Saturday, April 25, marked the fourth year in which UHD has partnered with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition on Discovery Green’s Earth Day celebrations, and the event was a resounding success! The theme this year was “Our Power, Our Planet” to...
Congrats to UHD Club Sports!
This past weekend the UHD Baseball team traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, to compete in the NCBA Div 2 Great American South Regional Playoff Tournament from May 1-3, 2026. After producing a competitive 10-3 overall record in season play and...
UHD Dining News: Street Tacos, Summer Hours, and More
What's happening at the UHD Food Court? Learn about the new dining hours for summer 2026, plus new dining promotions and specials. Special on Tuesday, May 5: Street Tacos (includes 3 tacos, refried beans, chicken/steak, spanish red rice, and aztec...
A Family Affair: Building a Future in Business Management
Ryan Knauer arrived at the University of Houston-Downtown with a clear sense of purpose. After nearly eight years in the military, which included deployments overseas and leadership roles as a non-commissioned officer, his transition to civilian...
Meet UHD's New Employees!
Please join us in welcoming our new UHD Gators! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus. Vinh Luong – Security Officer Jamie Thomas – Executive Director, Off-Campus Learning and Academic...
Student Commencement Speaker Will Pursue Grad School, Robotics Career After DoD Internship
Mitchell Nasser, Computer Science, is graduating with a clear path into a career in robotics.
Creating a Strong Foundation for Future Engineers
This article is the first in a series about UHD’s student-centered professional organizations, ranging from smaller groups founded on campus to collegiate chapters of national organizations. Across all four academic colleges, these organizations...
Denim Day 2026: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
People around the world wear denim on Denim Day, a campaign held in April each year for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in solidarity and support of survivors of sexual assault. Denim Day 2026 is Wednesday, April 29. Gators are encouraged to wear...
Chili Cook-Off Zero Waste Results
The University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Chili Cook-Off brought the campus community together for an afternoon of food, fun, and sustainability. This year’s event featured a strong commitment to zero waste, led by the Center for Urban...