UHD News
Ryan Thompson's Plan To Make UHD Your Favorite Part of the Internet
Discover how Ryan Thompson, Executive Director of Web Marketing at UHD, is transforming the digital experience for students, faculty, staff.
The Harsh Story of the Student Life Center Site
Funded by the Houston Endowment, the Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center was built in 1997 to give the growing University of Houston-Downtown a hub for student activities. For more than 20 years, the Student Life Center served as THE place for students to gather, play sports, and work out. No one would have guessed that a little more than a hundred years earlier, the site played a shocking role in the Civil War.
Summer Bridge Program
UHD may be the second largest university in Houston, but the care and attention it gives its students mirrors that of a much smaller institution. Geared toward first-time college students, The UHD Summer Bridge Program is a prime example of UHD's commitment to making sure as many high school seniors have access to an affordable, quality higher education as possible.
Story Collider
How can you talk about science in a conversational manner without doing a disservice to the science itself? For the answers to these questions and more, join us at the CST building on August 12 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Welcome New Employees! July 29
Here are the details on the new Gators who recently joined the family. Make sure to give them a wave and a smile when you see them around campus!
Criminal Justice Student Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship
Lauren Parker, a third-year UHD student in the College of Public Service, was recently awarded the the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship. The program involves networking and academic opportunities, and recipients will convene at a national conference of Newman Civic Fellows, a partnership with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
UHDPD Police Cadet Program Makes History
The newly instated Police Cadet Program minted its its first group of graduates on July 15, 2024. The cadets became the first to go from UHD security guards to UHDPD police officers as police officers.
UHD Launches Wind Technician Program
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) has launched a Wind Turbine Technician Certificate Program to address the growing global need for workers skilled in servicing, diagnosing, repairing and installing wind turbines and related equipment.
The Golden Age of UHD
UHD's annual Staff Awards Ceremony celebrated achievements ranging from excellence in service to accomplishments that significantly benefited the students or the university. Read more about each award and this year's winners.
July Jumpstart Event Welcomes New Gators and Families
As we near the start of the fall term, you're invited to July Jumpstart, a family-friendly registration event on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to finalize your enrollment.