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Coming This Week: “A Moderated Discussion with Professor Angela Davis”

March 26, 2025

Renowned scholar, activist and author Angela Davis, Ph.D., comes to UHD on Thursday, April 3, as the new Center for Social Inquiry and Transformation’s (CSIT) 2025 Scholar in Residence. She will meet with students over lunch at 11:30 a.m. in A300, and, at 5:30 p.m., she will give CSIT’s inaugural lecture. The discussion is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.

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Welcome New Employees! March 31

March 26, 2025

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!

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UHD Unveils Fully Online MBA Option

March 25, 2025 | By Kay Medina

You've decided to pursue your MBA. Now what? If you've searched "MBA programs in Houston" online, you might be a little...overwhelmed. There isn't a shortage of MBA programs and making the right choice for your lifestyle, budget, and career goals...

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Dr. Peter Soland's NASA Seminar Explores Latin American Aerospace History

March 21, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

As part of NASA’s “Aerospace Latin America: A History” seminar series, UHD’s Dr. Peter Soland, Assistant Professor of History, Humanities and Languages, shared some of his latest research.

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UHD Hosts Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop

March 21, 2025

Imagine this: you are enjoying a beautiful meal with a loved one, co-worker, or friend. Inevitably someone brings up politics, and things get a little...heated. How do you share your beliefs without the conversation going south? The Center for...

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Faculty: It’s FSSE Time!

March 20, 2025 | By Sedef Smith

The faculty’s perspective, through the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE), is needed to complement this existing student survey data.

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Gators: Nearing Graduation? “GRAD to LEAD” Might Just Be for You

March 20, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Recent or soon-to-be Gator graduates should know about Prime Communications' new GRAD to LEAD program—an exclusive opportunity designed to fast-track careers in the wireless industry.

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Food Services' News, March 17-21

March 14, 2025

Note: You can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., March 14 Taco Fuego specializes in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes with a focus on tacos. Food trucks are located on the north side of the...

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NASA’s Acting Associate Administrator Vanessa E. Wyche To Speak at 78th Commencement Ceremony

March 14, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

NASA Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa E. Wyche is the featured speaker for Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at NRG Stadium.

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There’s Free Tax Help! UHD Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Assistance

March 14, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD's annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is underway, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who need assistance.