UHD News
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...
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...
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...
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...
UHD Dining News: April 20-24
Hungry, Gators? Read on for a list of specials and promotions at the University of Houston-Downtown's Food Court for April 20-24, 2026. New Breakfast Item: French Toast Sticks: Four French Toast Sticks ($3.59) Gator Wings ($6.99): Monday:...
Inside The Bayou Review
At its core, The Bayou Review is a space for exploration. The Bayou Review, University of Houston-Downtown’s student-run literary and arts magazine, is tied to the course ENG 3332 Literary Magazine Production, in which students learn firsthand...