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MDCOB Tutoring Center Paves the Way for Student Success

February 14, 2025 | By Kay Medina

What makes Marilyn Davies College of Business Tutoring Center a success? Learn more about the center's Director, Kimberly Gleason, the free tutoring services offered to students, and the remarkable growth of the program.

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From Harlingen to Houston, Chief J. Noe Diaz Walked a Challenging Path

February 14, 2025 | By Kay Medina

Discover the inspiring journey of UHD alum and Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr., from a small-town boy to leading Texas' largest law enforcement agency.

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The Texas Tribune Comes to UHD

February 10, 2025

The Texas Tribune comes to campus for an event they call, "Blueprint for Texas Cities: Growth, Challenges and Opportunities." Researchers, policymakers, and business leaders will discuss the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint that was released in early January.

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2025 Law Summit To Launch Gator Legal Careers

February 7, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

UHD's 2025 Law Summit connects students with Houston law firms and schools. This free event on Feb. 26th features seminars, a job fair, and career exploration in various legal fields.

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Bolstering Transfer Students: The New Transfer Academy for Student Success

February 7, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

Thanks to a Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 2.0 Grant award through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), UHD will enhance its support services for transfer students

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First-year Students and Seniors: Be on the Lookout for NSSE

February 7, 2025 | By Sedef Smith

First-year students and seniors: Did you know you will be eligible to participate in a drawing for an iPad and AirPods just by taking the National Survey of Student Engagement?

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Celebrating GatorLove: The “I Love UHD” Campaign

February 7, 2025

Gators, we’re spending the month of February celebrating “GatorLove!” Join our #ILoveUHD social media campaign.

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Passion to Profession: UHD Alum Henry Gonzales' Impact on Juvenile Justice

February 7, 2025 | By Kay Medina

From UHD student to Harris County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Henry Gonzales shares his journey. Now an adjunct professor, he inspires students with real-world experience and a passion for juvenile justice.

Members of the Music Appreciation Club outside of Cullen Performance Hall during the Terence Blanchard concert.

UHD Music Appreciation Club

February 5, 2025 | By Marina Bravo-Cabrera

From arguing about which is The Cure's best album to asking if someone has seen Blackpink Jennie's latest music video, UHD's Music Appreciation Club (UMAC) is home to passionate conversation between music lovers. When music interests align and our...

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A Teacher's Fight: UHD Drama Department To Stage "Pipeline" at O'Kane Theatre

February 3, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

UHD's O'Kane Theatre presents "Pipeline," a powerful drama by Dominique Morisseau. The play follows Nya Joseph, a public-school teacher battling for her son and students. Witness her struggle in this critically acclaimed production, opening Feb. 27th!