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Welcome New Employees! December 23

December 20, 2024

Make sure you give a friendly word and wave to the newest members of the Gator family!

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Online Holiday Shopping: Stay Safe While Scoring the Best Deals!

December 13, 2024

'Tis the season for online shopping, and while UHD Gators are on the hunt for the best deals, cybercriminals are also prowling the web, targeting unsuspecting shoppers. According to recent surveys, 76% of U.S. consumers plan to do at least half of...

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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Constable Alan Rosen

December 12, 2024

Welcome to our series on alums from UHD's College of Public Service's Criminal Justice program who have had a significant impact on the Houston community and beyond. When Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct 1, graduated from UHD’s Police...

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UHD’s 77th Commencement To Feature City Council Members Mario Castillo and Joaquin Martinez as Guest Speakers

December 5, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown will confer degrees for more than 1,600 Gators in two ceremonies at NRG Arena.

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Celebrating 50 Years of UHD: The History of the Site of the Shea Street Building

December 5, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto, based on research by UHD Archivist Bryan Salazar

The Marilyn Davies College of Business, built in 2007, stands where a former warehouse and tenement homes of rail workers once stood.

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Take the Survey, Be Eligible for Prizes

December 5, 2024

Please complete the survey and submit by Dec. 17. Participants will be eligible to win up to $150 in GatorCash.

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Register To Volunteer for the MLK National Day of Service

December 5, 2024

GatorServe brings together UHD students, staff, faculty, friends, families, and community partners to complete projects in service to its neighbors for the two National Days of Service in remembrance of 9/11 and to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

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Join Us for Alumni Jingle Mingle

December 5, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

As the holiday season approaches, UHD invites you to the Jingle Mingle Ugly Sweater Party on Dec. 19! This festive event brings the alumni community together to celebrate the season, reconnect with friends, and make new connections. Held in the...

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GivingTuesday: Let’s All Help Our Gators Succeed

November 26, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

This GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, consider a contribution to the University of Houston-Downtown—no gift is too small to support student success at Houston’s second largest university! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to help provide emergency funding and scholarships to our Gators.

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Food Services' News and Scheduled Closures, December 2-6

November 26, 2024

Check out the latest dining news, including specials and upcoming closures.