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December
01,
2023
| 08:23 AM America/Chicago
Veterans Day is over, but the UHD Staff Council ensures our military personnel are remembered.
November
30,
2023
| 14:49 PM America/Chicago
UHD history was made on Thanksgiving Day! In his debut appearance, UHD’s alligator mascot—Ed-U-Gator—dominated Downtown Houston on Thanksgiving morning at the 74th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade!
November
30,
2023
| 12:30 PM America/Chicago
UHD News welcomes new employees to the UHD community!
November
30,
2023
| 12:29 PM America/Chicago
Alumna Andrea Irvin went from UHD student to employee to student. She’s now both alumna and employee, guiding students as an admissions counselor and fostering success for other students. Read her story.
November
30,
2023
| 12:27 PM America/Chicago
Monica Cosby lived alone throughout high school and college. After earning her B.S. at The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, she moved back to Houston and became a nurse. Now she’s a student in UHD’s RN to BSN program. Her goal? To make a difference. 
November
30,
2023
| 12:13 PM America/Chicago
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is excited to launch the “Better FAFSA, Better Future” Campaign in anticipation of the release of the new 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
November
30,
2023
| 12:07 PM America/Chicago
Food Court hours will be limited over the winter break. Mark your calendar!
November
22,
2023
| 09:29 AM America/Chicago
Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28!
HBJ: Face to Face, A Profile of UHD President Loren J. Blanchardopens in new window
Loren James Blanchard would say education is in his blood — in fact, he comes from a family of educators. Blanchard, who took over as president of the University of Downtown-Houston in March 2021, grew up around his cousins, many of whom would later become teachers and principals. That experience crystallized his desire to help and educate others.
24
Oct
2023
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Houston Defender: UHD President Loren J. Blanchard: ‘New Paradigm’ in Full Swingopens in new window
Dr. Blanchard’s State of the University address highlighted UHD’s strategic goals: increasing the number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs by 2028; boosting the university’s graduation and alumni participation rates; developing more community partnerships; and securing additional research opportunities through federal and state grants.
02
Oct
2023
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HBJ: University of Houston-Downtown sees graduation rates increase, eyes more growthopens in new window
The University of Houston-Downtown is making strides in areas such as graduation rates, programs offered, community engagement and more, President Loren Blanchard said during his Sept. 26 state of the university address. But there are still more goals he wants to see UHD reach.
29
Sep
2023
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Houston Matters: Training the next generation of social workers at UH-Downtownopens in new window
Earlier this month, the University of Houston-Downtown hosted training for their social work students in collaboration with the Hackett Center for Mental Health. The training focused on grief and trauma specifically related to children affected by the pandemic.
27
Sep
2023
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