UHD News

UHD and Houston Rockets Collaborate To Host Basketball Camp
The camp, a collaboration between UHD and the Houston Rockets, gives your 10-to-16-year-old son or daughter the opportunity to learn from trained experts and develop life-long skills in teamwork, discipline and leadership. Held from June 10 through 14, campers will have access to UHD's state-of-the-art Wellness and Success Center (WSC) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food Services' News, June 3-7
Check out the deals and specials this week at UHD's Downtown campus eateries!

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, University of Houston-Downtown welcomed Mr. David Ono to discuss Japanese Americans in World War II and the valiant Nisei Soldiers, second-generation Japanese Americans who fought in segregated units.

Jesus Kargue Goes the Extra Mile
Jesus Kargue, a coordinator in the Marilyn Davies College of Business' Administrative Services department, was recognized with the Goes the Extra Mile Award during last year's Staff Awards Ceremony. He's one of five staff members recognized for commitment to the university.

Food Services' News, May 27-31
Check out what's on offer from UHD Auxiliary Services: deals, drinks, treats, and eats!

MDCOB Wins at AMA Crystal Awards
MDCOB recognized as best of the best in marketing at AMA Crystal Awards. The AMA Crystal Awards gala is Houston's largest marketing event and recognizes the best-of-the-best marketers across the state of Texas.

UHD Hosts 24th Annual TXName Conference
UHD recently hosted the 24th Annual TXName Conference. Co-sponsored by UHD's College of Public Service (CPS), the dynamic three-day conference, centered on the theme of joy in multicultural learning, served as a "vibrant intellectual and collaborative exchange" for educators, advocates, and activists across the Lone Star State and beyond.

UHD Gator Men's Baseball Club
They played tough, but the UHD Gator Men's Baseball Club team lost 8-3 on Sunday, May 19 against West Chester University (WCU) at Lloyd Hopkins Field in Alton, IL.

President's Lecture Series
At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, in A-300, Academic Building, as part of the 50th Anniversary President's Lecture Series, award-winning filmmaker and Los Angeles' ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor David Ono will shed light on the internment of Japanese Americans.

From Information to Action: Sustainability Across Houston
Last month, as part of UHD's Earth Month, 50th Anniversary observances, and this year's President's Lecture Series, an expert panel gathered on campus to discuss sustainability and environmental action.