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President Blanchard and members of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority cut the ceremonial ribbon at UHD's new offices at 1801 Main

Mardi Gras Meets Main Street at UHD@1801 Main Ribbon Cutting

March 14, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

UHD celebrated its expansion with a Mardi Gras-themed ribbon-cutting. The location enhances downtown access for students and alumni, solidifying UHD's role as a vital urban anchor.

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NASA’s Acting Associate Administrator Vanessa E. Wyche To Speak at 78th Commencement Ceremony

March 14, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

NASA Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa E. Wyche is the featured speaker for Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at NRG Stadium.

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Chemistry Club Helps Gators Form Bonds

March 14, 2025 | By Ruth Okoronkwo

Student initiative revived UHD's dormant Chemistry Club, using simple conversations to build community and provide academic support.

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UHD President's Lecture Series Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 14, 2025

This special President’s Lecture features three UHD alumni serving in the Houston Court System: Sonya Heath (’05), Julia Maldonado (’95), and Fran Watson (’05).

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UHD iRadio: Students Inform, Entertain Campus and Gain Valuable Experience

March 14, 2025

UHD iRadio informs, entertains, and trains students through broadcasting.

University of Houston-Downtown's Marilyn Davies College of Business in Downtown Houston

MDCOB Hosts MBA Admissions Week 2025

March 11, 2025 | By Kay Medina

Mark your calendars for Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) MBA Admissions Week from March 24-27.

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Dr. Odewale Took Her Audience on a Journey to the West and Back in an Hour

March 5, 2025 | By Marie Jacinto

If you missed “Searching for Black Ancestors in the American West” on Feb. 18, you should consider watching the recording. Even if you were there, this is one President’s Lecture you probably want to revisit!

University of Houston-Downtown staff, faculty, students, and alumni stand and smile in the rotunda of the Texas Capitol at UHD Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

UHD Day at the Capitol

March 3, 2025

UHD Day at the Capitol was one for the books. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, more than 160 Gators made the journey from the Bayou City to Austin for the sole purpose of advocating for the university's initiatives. Senator Borris Miles and Texas State...

Bobby and Brenda Ramos pose for a photo in front of their mural.

New Mural at CHSS Celebrates Gators Past, Present, and Future

February 28, 2025 | By Hayden Bergman

Last November, Gator alumni and married couple Bobby and Brenda Ramos, owners of Ramos Renditions, unveiled the product of their months-long labor: a mural on the tenth floor of the One Main Building.

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Women's History Month, Gator Style

February 28, 2025

UHD and the vitalvoices speaker series are proud to host Dr. Bernadette Pruitt, Associate Professor of History, during Women's History Month.