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UHD Alumni Golf Tournament: A Fun Day to Reconnect, Compete, and Give Back

November 22, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

On Friday, December 6, 2024, UHD alum are invited to Hermann Park Golf Course for a day that is all about reconnecting, relaxing, and a little friendly competition. The annual UHD Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament is not just a golf game—it is a...

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Ed-U-Gator Celebrates UHD’s 50th Anniversary in a Huge Way

November 22, 2024

On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, before partaking of turkey and dressing, head to Downtown Houston to cheer on our very own mascot, Ed-U-Gator, in the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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A Dream Realized: Mother of Five Takes on the Classroom

November 22, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Lucia Romo is the President of the Be a Teacher Club and Associate Dean of Community Engagement of DAIR to Teach. The best part? She graduates in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Education for Early Childhood through Grade Six with Bilingual Supplement.

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Food Services' News, November 18-22

November 15, 2024

Note: The food court and Starbucks will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1 and Dec. 13-Jan. 1 . Also, you can text us your food service feedback at 832-924-3830. Food Truck Tuesday Fuego Taco Fuego specializes in a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes with a...

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UHD Observes National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

November 15, 2024 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

The annual program brings people together to draw attention to hunger and homelessness. You can help by volunteering time, donating goods, or educating others on these important issues.

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The Official Guide to UHD’s Events for Graduating Gators

November 15, 2024

We’re less than a month away from UHD’s 77th Commencement Ceremony, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you are walking across the stage at NRG on December 16, 2024, you won’t want to miss the fun events leading up to the big day.

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Welcome New Employees! November 18

November 15, 2024

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

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Career Center Helps Students Bridge the Gap Between Classroom and Career

November 15, 2024

Gators have an ally in the UHD Career Center, an office whose purpose is to enhance the career development of students while they’re in school (they also assist alumni).

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Gator Accolades: UHD’s AMA Chapter Wins AAF Competition

November 15, 2024 | By Kay Medina

The University of Houston-Downtown's (UHD) American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter is celebrating another big win! Twelve outstanding Gators from UHD recently competed at the American Advertising Federation-Houston Competition and Conference on November 1-2 and brought home three coveted awards.

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Gators: Wednesday, Nov. 20 Is UHD Day at POST Houston

November 12, 2024

All UHD students, staff, and faculty are invited to take advantage of discounts and tour the facility at UHD Day at POST Houston, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 401 Franklin Street.