UHD News
A University on the Rise
There’s lots to cheer about at UHD! Last week U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges Rankings, and UHD was highly ranked in four categories. UHD climbed 14 points to No. 48 in Overall Rank for Regional Universities (West) (tied). The University...
Game on, Gators!
A new club sports season is underway, and the Gators wasted no time making their mark. Our athletes came out of the gate ready to compete, and they already have plenty to celebrate. The Men’s Soccer team has been on a tear already, with a season...
UHD Fall Open House
The Division of Enrollment Management is thrilled to welcome prospective undergraduate students and their guests to explore their future at the University of Houston-Downtown! Mark your calendars: UHD Open House, is scheduled for Saturday, October...
Double Your Fun: Homecoming on Main
What happens when homecoming tailgating meets up with the best chili chefs around? It’s “Homecoming on Main,” a double-your-fun UHD Homecoming extravaganza featuring UHD’s famous Chili Cook-Off and Homecoming Tail-Gatoring. From noon to 6 p.m. on...
Dining News: Sept. 21-25
Whether you need a quick snack before class, a refreshing beverage, or delicious lunch, the UHD Food Court and SciTech Cafe has you covered. Don't miss the a new rotating menu item at Created with Love...loaded baked potatoes. Gators can choose...
Event Series Explores the Losses That Shape Us
This fall, the UHD Counseling Department and Center for Public Service and Community Research will help students and the community better understand loss.
Gator Giving Day Is Coming: Pass It On!
Get ready, Gators! September 23 marks UHD’s inaugural Gator Giving Day, a new tradition dedicated to celebrating the people, programs and opportunities that make our university great. With the theme “Gator Greatness – PASS IT ON!”, the day is...
Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 Staff Awards
With this year’s theme “One World. One Team.”, the University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Staff Awards Ceremony brought together staff and university leaders to celebrate the employees whose dedication, service, and achievements advance the...
New at Created with Love: Loaded Baked Potatoes
Whether you need a quick snack before class, a freshly brewed coffee and breakfast taco, or a hearty lunch, the UHD Food Court and SciTech Cafe . What's new this week? Created with Love reveals the new rotating menu item...loaded baked potatoes!...
Meet the 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow
Jz Kamille Eclarin, a chemistry major in the Sustainability Program, is the newest recipient of the prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship