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NBC's Today Show Interviews UHD Assistant Professor About 'The Great Resignation'

15

Apr

2022

www.today.com

Criminal Justice Professor Beth Gilmore Speaks To FOX News About Wave of Road Rage Shootings

15

Apr

2022

foxwilmington.com

Harris County Constable, UHD Alumna Jennifer Chavis Remembered As a 'Protector'

08

Apr

2022

www.houstonchronicle.com

ABC13 Features UHD Student from Ukraine Raising Money to Help Families

05

Apr

2022

abc13.com

Social Gators Featured on FOX26 Morning Show with Ruben Dominguez

16

Mar

2022

www.youtube.com

Andy Warhol Exhibition Featured in CultureMap Houston

15

Mar

2022

houston.culturemap.com

CCRS Director Dr. Vida Robertson Addresses Critical Race Theory on Houston Public Radio

12

Mar

2022

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

UHD Alumna and HSL&R 2010 Rodeo Scholar Yuselmy Garza Featured in Houston Chronicle's Preview Section

11

Mar

2022

preview.houstonchronicle.com

UHD President Interviewed Regarding Diversity on the Rise Among College Presidents

University of Houston-Downtown President Loren J. Blanchard was interviewed by Inside Higher Ed for an article focusing on Diversity on the Rise Among College Presidents.

14

Feb

2022

www.insidehighered.com

Assistant Professor Interviewed About Power Plants' Winter Preparations

UHD Assistant Professor of Business Dietrich von Biedenfeld was interviewed on KPRC regarding Texas power plants' winter readiness.

29

Nov

2021

www.click2houston.com

UHD Student, VP for Enrollment Management Interviewed About Scholarships, Financial Aid

UHD Student Irvin Solano Teran and Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Daniel Villanueva were interviewed regarding National Scholarship Month on FOX26's Isiah Factor. .

24

Nov

2021

www.fox26houston.com

UHD Professor Interviewed About Poll Regarding Black Lives Matter Movement

UHD Professor Vida Robertson addresses a new poll that found a decline in the Black Lives Matter movement with NBC News.

22

Nov

2021

news.yahoo.com

Univision Interviews UHD Registrar Regarding The Network's Tu Futuro Scholarship

UHD Registrar Ovi Galvan was interviewed on Univision regarding the network's Tu Futuro scholarship.

15

Nov

2021

www.univision.com

UHD Associate Professor of History Sheds Light on House Bill 72

Dr. Gene Preuss, Associate Professor of History, was interviewed by The Dallas Morning News about the history behind House Bill 72 in Texas.

14

Nov

2021

www.dallasnews.com

Volunteer, UHD Alum Efforts Named Houston Hero forOffering Free Tax Help to Elderly Featured Chronicle

UHD Alumna Edna Lewis' volunteer efforts featured in the Houston Chronicle for going the extra mile to lend a helping hand with free tax preparation to elderly, low income Houstonians.

29

Oct

2021

www.houstonchronicle.com

UHD Professor Discusses Vaccine Hesitancy with FOX26

Dr. Felicia Harris, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, discussed the impact of communication on vaccine hesitancy with FOX26.

18

Aug

2021

www.fox26houston.com

UHD Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Lemke Explains Link Between Sleep, Mental Health

Dr. Michael Lemke, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Behavior, was interviewed by ABC13 about the relationship between sleep and mental health.

11

Aug

2021

mms.tveyes.com

UHD's Dr. Vida Robertson Address Critical Race Theory During Interview

Dr. Vida Robertson, Director of UHD’s Center for Critical Race Studies, was interviewed on WOSU regarding Critical Race Theory.

07

Aug

2021

wosu.org

UHD Professor addresses Simone Biles Mental Health During Olympics During Segment

UHD's Dr. Antoinette Wilson was interviewed on KHOU regarding Simone Biles addressing her mental health during the Olympics. The story was picked up on several outlets including Yahoo News and CBSNews.com.

29

Jul

2021

www.cbsnews.com

Associate Professor of History Shares Insight About Texas Curriculum Debate

Dr. Gene Preuss, Associate Professor of History, was interviewed on FOX26’s Isiah Factor regarding the debate over Texas curriculum requirements.

27

Jul

2021

www.fox26houston.com

UHD Professor of English Authors Op-Ed Piece for Houston Chronicle

Dr. Katharine Jaeger, UHD Professor of English, authored an op-ed piece in the Houston Chronicle regarding Texas abortion laws.

18

Jul

2021

www.houstonchronicle.com

Dr. Kristin Anderson's Latest Book featured in Science X Publication

Dr. Kristin Anderson, UHD Professor of Psychology, was featured in Science X discussing her latest book “Enraged, Rattled & Wronged.”

16

Jul

2021

sciencex.com

UHD Assistant Professor of Social Work Interviews on Coping with Anxiety

Dr. Liza Lane, UHD Assistant Professor of Social Work was interviewed on coping with anxiety during COVID-19 on Univision.

02

Jul

2021

www.univision.com

Center For Critical Race Studies Director Interviewed by District Administration Magazine

Dr. Vida Robertson was interviewed by District Administration magazine on the importance of Critical Race Studies in schools.

18

Jun

2021

districtadministration.com

UHD Professor Discusses Bill of Critical Race Theory with KPRC

UHD's Dr. Jonathan Chism was interviewed by KPRC Ch. 2 regarding the Texas bill on critical race theory.

18

Jun

2021

www.click2houston.com

UHD Alumna Named Missouri City Teacher of the Year

UHD alumna Sarah Sutar was announced as Missouri City Teacher of the Year in the Fort Bend Star.

11

May

2021

www.fortbendstar.com

UHD Alumnus, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Featured in Texas Monthly

Alumnus Ed Gonzalez was featured in Texas Monthly regarding his nomination to lead ICE.

01

May

2021

www.texasmonthly.com

FOX26 Interviews Assistant Professor of Business About Shortages of Consumer Goods

Fox26's “The Isiah Factor” interviewed UHD Assistant Professor of Business Dietrich von Biedenfeld on shortages of consumer goods during the pandemic.

30

Apr

2021

www.fox26houston.com

UHD's Safety Measures on Campus Highlighted by Univision

Univision 45 reported on UHD’s safety measures as it prepares to return classes to campus.

29

Apr

2021

www.univision.com

The Wall Street Journal Ranks UHD No. 1 in Region for Diversity, No. 18 in Nation

The Wall Street Journal announced UHD as the most diverse institution of higher education in the south.

17

Apr

2021

www.wsj.com

Psychology Today Interviews UHD's Dr. Peter Li About New Book

Dr. Peter Li, Associate Professor of Political Science, was featured in Psychology Today, promoting his new book "Animal Welfare in China."

06

Apr

2021

www.psychologytoday.com

Dr. Gene Preuss Interviewed Regarding Restoration Efforts of Historic LULAC Clubhouse

UHD Associate Professor of History Dr. Gene Preuss featured in an article highlighting fundraising efforts to restore the historic LULAC Clubhouse.

27

Mar

2021

www.houstonchronicle.com

Marilyn Davies College of Business Professor Talks Stimulus Checks

ABC13 interviewed Marilyn Davies College of Business Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld about stimulus checks. The segment also aired on other outlets nationally.

01

Mar

2021

abc13.com

UHD Alumna named Waco's First Black Female Police Chief

Waco City Council voted unanimously to confirm Sheryl Victorian as Waco’s new police chief. Victorian earned her Master's in Criminal Justice from UHD.

16

Feb

2021

wacotrib.com

Higher Education Publication Highlights Grant to Assist Returning College Students

Diverse Education reports how $750,000 state grant will provide boost to UHD students who paused their education to return and earn their college degree.

12

Feb

2021

diverseeducation.com

Houston Chronicle Features UHD Partnership with UH Medical School

UHD’s Social Work Program’s partnership with the UHD Medical School was featured in The Houston Chronicle.

26

Jan

2021

www.houstonchronicle.com

UHD Business Professor Talks About New Round of Stimulus Checks on "The Factor"

Marilyn Davies College of Business UHD Assistant Professor of Business Dietrich von Biedenfeld and Isiah Carey FOX 26 talk about more federal stimulus checks on FOX 26 Houston's "The Factor."

25

Jan

2021

www.fox26houston.com

Naming of Dr. Loren J. Blanchard as New UHD President Spotlighted in Higher Ed Publication

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education announced Dr. Loren J. Blanchard as UHD’s incoming President.

25

Jan

2021

diverseeducation.com

UHD, Univision "Tu Futuro" Scholarship Highlighted

UHD Financial Aid Representative Beatriz Sanchez was interviewed on Univision regarding the station’s partnership with UHD on the "Tu Futuro" scholarship.

24

Jan

2021

www.univision.com

UHD Assistant Professor addresses MLK, Civil Rights in Houston Chronicle article

Reporter Joy Sewing interviewed UHD Assistant Professor and civil rights scholar Jonathan Chism regarding Martin Luther King and social injustice.

17

Jan

2021

www.houstonchronicle.com

UHD Professor Interviewed About China's Fishing Industry

Dr. Peter Li, Associate Professor of Political Science, shares his thoughts in interview by China Global Television Network.

29

Dec

2020

www.youtube.com

Houston Press Features Sister Graduates

Sisters and UHD Graduates the Lampkin Sisters were featured about receiving their degrees at the 68th Commencement in the Houston Press.

21

Dec

2020

www.houstonpress.com

UHD Professor Interviewed by Men's Health About COVID Vaccine and Truck Drivers

Men’s Health interviewed UHD Assistant Professor of Health & Human Behavior Michael Lemke about truck drivers and the COVID vaccine

21

Dec

2020

www.menshealth.com

KPRC Features UHD Mother and Son Graduates

UHD mother and son graduates Renita Gray Taylor and Anthony Taylor and were featured on KPRC TV.

17

Dec

2020

www.click2houston.com

Sports & Fitness Trainer, Alum Shows How to Make 'Jump' Toward Good Fitness

UHD trainer Jhon Ortiz was featured on KHOU offering fitness tips and showcasing his jump rope skills.

09

Dec

2020

www.khou.com

UHD Mariachi Band Member Featured as Participant in National Competiton

UHD student Jimmy Arredondo was featured on KPRC Ch. 2 for his participation in a national mariachi competition. He is a member of UHD's Mariachi Los Caimanes

05

Dec

2020

www.click2houston.com

UHD Professor of Psychology interviewed by KHOU regarding holidays and the “new normal”

Dr. Susan Henney offers tips on conversations with families about changing holiday traditions during the pandemic.

23

Nov

2020

www.khou.com

KPRC Highlights UHD's Pre-Holiday Food Distribution Efforts

Among the highlights of the UHD annual Health Fair was a pre-Thanksgiving grocery giveaway made possible by the Houston Food Bank and volunteers from UHD’s Wellness Committee.

19

Nov

2020

www.click2houston.com

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant to UHD Makes Headlines

The Pawtucket Times and several publications reported on the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club grant to UHD.

17

Nov

2020

markets.financialcontent.com

UHD Greater Houston Area Men of Color Symposium Featured

Dr. Jerry Wallace, Assistant Dean, Director of CPS Advising, Recruitment and Retention, was interviewed by FOX26.

10

Nov

2020

www.fox26houston.com

KHOU Interviews UHD's Dr. Gene Preuss About How Social Media Has Changed Politics Forever

UHD History professor talks about the recent presidential election and the influence of social media

07

Nov

2020

www.khou.com

Business Insider Names UHD Education as Best Return on Investment

UHD was featured in Business Insider as one of the universities providing the best return on investment.

08

Oct

2020

www.businessinsider.com

SGA President Interviewed About Presidential Debates on "Your Take"

UHD's Student Government Association President Alan Modrow was interviewed about the presidential debates on FOX26’s “Your Take” segment.

29

Sep

2020

www.fox26houston.com

Dr. David Branham Talks Presidential Debate on FOX26

Dr. David Branham was interviewed on FOX26’s “Isiah Factor” regarding the presidential debate.

29

Sep

2020

www.fox26houston.com

UHD's BSA President Speaks About Parenting and Halloween on FOX26 Segment

UHD Black Student Association President Samantha Moseley was interviewed on FOX26’s “Your Take” regarding parenting and Halloween 2020

25

Sep

2020

www.fox26houston.com

UHD's Record Enrollment Growth Makes Headlines

UHD was featured in University Business as one of three universities growing enrollment during the pandemic.

25

Sep

2020

universitybusiness.com

Criminal Justice Faculty Member Shares Motivational Message With Inmates

The Port Arthur News featured UHD Criminal Justice faculty member Damon West as takes his message behind federal prison bars.

25

Sep

2020

www.panews.com

Researcher sheds light on pandemic's possible impact on truck drivers

UHD Health and Human Behavior Professor Dr. Michael Lemke’s research on COVID-19 and truck drivers was featured in Medical XPress News.

03

Sep

2020

medicalxpress.com

Why is it hard to talk about Kamala Harris’ multiracial heritage? Houston women speak out.

Dr. Vida Robertson, Director of the Center for Critical Race Studies, was interviewed about Kamala Harris by The Houston Chronicle.

28

Aug

2020

www.houstonchronicle.com

Is Chicago a lost city?

UHD professors Dr. Creshema Murray and Dr. Gene Preuss appeared on FOX26’s Isiah Factor to address the Chicago protests.

11

Aug

2020

www.fox26houston.com

Dr. Antonio Tillis Begins as University of Houston-Downtown’s Interim President

Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., UHD Interim President, was featured in Houston Forward Times.

05

Aug

2020

forwardtimes.com

Chronicle of Higher Education: Transitions

Antonio D. Ellis, Ph.D. was announced as the Interim President for UHD in The Chronicle of Higher Education

06

Jul

2020

www.chronicle.com

Houston Oil And Gas Companies Can Expect $40 A Barrel Oil Through 2020

Dietrich von Biedenfeld, UHD Assistant Professor of Business, was interviewed on Houston Public Media’s “Houston Matters.”

03

Jul

2020

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

COVID-19 & Racism: Pandemic exposes socioeconomic disparities

UHD Associate Professor of Communication Studies Dr. Creshema Murray was interviewed regarding socioeconomic disparities in the Houston Defender.

03

Jul

2020

defendernetwork.com

Houston-area microbiologist answers common questions about COVID-19

Dr. Gabriela Bowden, Associate Professor of Biology, addressed myths surrounding the Coronavirus with ABC13.\r\n

17

Jun

2020

abc13.com

List of compelling films to watch to educate yourself about systemic racism

UHD's Dr. Creshema Murray discusses films to help people understand racism and bias with ABC13

06

Jun

2020

abc13.com

Raising kids to become inclusive adults: Here's what to do

Cynae Brown, Assistant Director for UHD’s Center for Equality in Action, discussed raising children to be more inclusive and embrace diversity with KHOU.

05

Jun

2020

www.khou.com

UHD Professor's Book Among "30 Most Essential Books About Texas"

UHD Assistant Professor of English Daniel Pena’s novel “Bang” was featured in Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News articles on the the “30 Most Essential Books About Texas.”

03

Jun

2020

www.expressnews.com

Acevedo, advocates spar over relevance of race in past month's 5 Houston police killings

Dr. Kevin Buckler, Professor of Criminal Justice, weighs in on officer-involved shootings in this Houston Chronicle article.

20

May

2020

www.houstonchronicle.com

'A loaded gun:' Wet markets, wildlife trafficking pose threat for the next pandemic

Dr. Peter Li, Associate Professor of Political Science was interviewed by USA Today.

16

May

2020

www.usatoday.com

During The COVID-19 Pandemic, A Police Funeral Presents A New Challenge

Dr. Elizabeth Gilmore, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, was interviewed regarding police funerals on Houston Public Media.

08

May

2020

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Houston Matters

Assistant Professor of Business Diedrich von Biedenfeld was interviewed on Houston Public Media’s Houston Matters.

07

May

2020

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

She Didn't See Positive Reflections Of Black Americans In Academic Literature — So She Wrote A Book

University of Houston Downtown Associate Professor Stacie DeFreitas teaches psychology. She told Texas Standard that the field is often focused on problems but that can sometimes feel overly negative. She said that is especially true when the focus is on African Americans.

07

May

2020

www.kut.org

This Professor Didn’t See Enough Positive Reflections Of African Americans In Academic Literature – So She Wrote A Book

Dr. Stacy DeFreitas was interviewed on The Texas Standard regarding her new book “African American Psychology.”

07

May

2020

www.texasstandard.org

Essay: Do you recall life before coronavirus? There was a time when we were close

UHD's Beth Secor contributes an essay to the Houston Chronicle.

07

May

2020

www.houstonchronicle.com

This Professor Didn’t See Enough Positive Reflections Of African Americans In Academic Literature – So She Wrote A Book

University of Houston Downtown Associate Professor Stacie DeFreitas teaches psychology. She said the field is often focused on problems – but that can all start to feel overly negative. She said that is especially true when the focus is on African Americans.

07

May

2020

www.texasstandard.org

Houston Matters - May 5

UHD's Diedrich von Biedenfeld discussed the economy during COVID-19

05

May

2020

Harris County’s top health official gives an update on our region’s health as businesses begin to reopen, and a business expert answers your economic questions about COVID-19.

Schools offer summer scholarships to cope with disruptions

24

Apr

2020

universitybusiness.com

UHD to assist students’ career searches during COVID-19

24

Apr

2020

defendernetwork.com

University of Houston-Downtown to ease COVID-19 impact on students

24

Apr

2020

abc13.com

University of Houston-Downtown initiates cost-saving measures to help its students

24

Apr

2020

www.houstonchronicle.com

Ayudas económicas para estudiantes de la Universidad de Houston-Downtown afectados por el coronavirus

24

Apr

2020

www.univision.com

Defender Fit & Fine: Lillian Abdalla

Alumna Lillian Abdallas was featured in the Houston Defender.

07

Feb

2020

defendernetwork.com

Cause for Celebration

UHD's partnership with the H.E.A.R.T. Program was featured in the Fort Bend Herald.

04

Feb

2020

www.fbherald.com

Professor: Coronavirus to impact Houston's economy

A UHD professor says four sectors, in particular, are at risk: Oil and gas, travel, Houston’s port and local Chinese markets.

04

Feb

2020

www.khou.com

4 differences between the impeachment trials of Presidents Trump and Clinton

UHD's Dr. Gene Preuss was interviewed by KHOU Ch. 11 regarding the ongoing impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

21

Jan

2020

www.khou.com

Will the cheating scandal hurt the Astros brand?

UHD's Dr. Lucas Logan was interviewed by KHOU regarding the Astros’ brand.

13

Jan

2020

www.khou.com

Concrete Plant Expansion, And The Nation’s Best Grocery Chain: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham participates in Houston Matters' "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" segment.

10

Jan

2020

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

17-year-old Klein resident earns bachelor’s degree from University of Houston-Downtown

Recent graduate Juliette Walker was featured in the Houston Chronicle.

03

Jan

2020

www.chron.com

Houston experts offer tips for kicking the holiday blues

UHD's Dr. Susan Henney shared insights on how to beat the holiday blues with the Houston Chronicle.

18

Dec

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

AI Arms Race

Brett Hobby, director of the Marilyn Davies College of Business Career Center, was interviewed by Inside Higher Ed regarding resume scanning services.

17

Dec

2019

www.insidehighered.com

The Return Of Toys R Us, And Gerrit Cole Becomes A Yankee: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

13

Dec

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Intelligent.com Announces Best Finance Degree Programs for 2020

UHD was ranked as having one of the top finance degrees in the nation according to intelligent.com.

09

Dec

2019

www.timesunion.com

UHD E-Book Library helping Houstonians learn to read

An article about a UHD class writing, illustrating and narrating e-books for Houston pre-k students appeared in the Houston Chronicle.

02

Dec

2019

www.chron.com

Election Preview: These Are The Races On Houston’s 2019 Runoff Ballot

A Houston Public Media article about Houston election runoffs mentioned UHD alum Van Huynh as a candidate for City Council, District F.

25

Nov

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

What’s at Houston galleries this week

O’Kane’s exhibit of “Selection of Recent Gifts from the Harriet and Ricardo Romo Collection” was mentioned in an article about Houston art showings this week.

25

Nov

2019

www.lmtonline.com

Changing Polymer Properties through Manipulation

Dr. Byron Christmas, a UHD professor emeritus of chemistry, published an article on polymer properties in UV+EB Technology.

25

Nov

2019

uvebtech.com

Peck, Zoes agree on some key issues in District A runoff, but take different approaches

UHD alum George Harry Zoes is in the runoff for a seat on the City Council in District A.

23

Nov

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Julia Roberts As Harriet Tubman, And Sign-Stealing Allegations Against The Astros: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

22

Nov

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Impeachment Proceedings Draw Lukewarm Local Interest

UHD students and professor Dr. David Branham were interviewed about the presidential impeachment hearings on Fox 26.

14

Nov

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Mass shooters don't fit one profile, experts say

UHD psychology professor Dr. Kristin Anderson was interviewed in an article about mass shooters.

13

Nov

2019

www.click2houston.com

Here's why I'm running to be your sheriff

UHD alum Mark Salinas wrote a piece for The Daily News about his run for Galveston County Sheriff.

13

Nov

2019

www.galvnews.com

Trump’s decision to end DACA faces Supreme Court scrutiny

UHD alumna Diana Platas was interviewed in an article about the Supreme Court and DACA.

11

Nov

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Texas Schools Team with Amazon for Cloud Computing Jobs

HCC’s pathway from associate degree to bachelor degree in computer science at UHD was mentioned in an article about the rise of degrees in cloud computing.

08

Nov

2019

www.govtech.com

University of Houston System Universities Raise Record Amount in FY19, Surpass Goals

UHD’s grants and gifts in 2019 were mentioned in an article about record breaking donations to the UH system.

07

Nov

2019

www.uh.edu

As results roll in, re-live our analysis from election night

UHD professor Dr. David Branham joined Click2Houston on Election Night to analyze the results as they came in.

06

Nov

2019

www.click2houston.com

Want cheap airfare? New travel club offers premium discounts

UHD professor Natacha Poggio was quoted in an article about a new program for low cost airfare.

05

Nov

2019

www.click2houston.com

Chief Deputy John Hermann announces candidacy for Fort Bend Precinct 4 Constable

UHD alum John Hermann will be running for Fort Bend Constable.

04

Nov

2019

www.chron.com

Keeping the Club Zone Safe

UHD alum Ann Waltman was featured in a profile on Montrose’s police bicycle patrol.

01

Nov

2019

ipmba.org

Nov. 5th election: Why Blacks must vote

The Defender interviewed UHD professor Dr. Creshema Murray about the importance of the African American vote in November’s election.

31

Oct

2019

defendernetwork.com

Researcher goes to bat, discovers new winged species

An article about UHD researcher Dr. Amy Baird’s discovery of a new bat species appeared in Phys.org

30

Oct

2019

phys.org

Research team documents new discovery of dinosaur relative

UHD Natural Science professor Dr. Jeffrey Martz’s contribution to the discovery of a new dinosauromorph appeared in Phys.org.

30

Oct

2019

phys.org

Dr. Susan Henney shares tips on coping with losing

UHD psychology professor Dr. Susan Henney was interviewed on FOX 26 about how baseball fans can cope with their team’s loss.

26

Oct

2019

www.fox26houston.com

The World Series shifts to an open air ballpark

UHD physics professor Dr. Yuri Pinelis was interviewed on FOX 26 about how playing in an open air stadium could affect the World Series baseball players.

26

Oct

2019

www.fox26houston.com

There are several SAT review methods, but prep is a must

UHD’s SAT prep classes with mentioned in a Chron.com article.

25

Oct

2019

www.chron.com

Houston area offers versatile education options for students who need flexibility

UHD was mentioned in an article about Houston schools that offer different options for students to support their needs.

25

Oct

2019

www.chron.com

Cybersecurity offers candidates challenging opportunities

UHD’s Master of Security Management degree was discussed in a Chron.com article about the need for more cybersecurity professionals in Houston.

25

Oct

2019

www.chron.com

Speaker's Departure Shapes Fight for Texas House

UHD professor Jacquie Baly was quoted in an article about the Texas senate.

25

Oct

2019

sunny99.iheart.com

This is how Houston looks during the World Series

UHD’s orange and blue lights in support of the Astros were mentioned on ABC 13.

22

Oct

2019

abc13.com

UHD Scene Investi-Gators participate in regional CSI competition

An article appeared in Chron.com about UHD student organization Scene Investi-Gators participating in a CSI competition.

12

Oct

2019

www.chron.com

Backlash Against Rockets GM’s Tweets: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

11

Oct

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Two new officers join the Victoria Police Department

UHD alum Nathaniel Rios was welcomed as a new member of the Victoria Police Department.

10

Oct

2019

www.victoriaadvocate.com

Maddox picked as LCSO Employee of the Month for October 2019

UHD alum and Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputy Chance Maddox was recognized as the employee of the month.

07

Oct

2019

bluebonnetnews.com

UH Downtown professor combines love of history and religion in new book on Dr. Martin Luther King

The Houston Chronicle interviewed UHD history professor Dr. Jonathon Chism about his new book, “30-Day Journey with Martin Luther King Jr.”

30

Sep

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Hometown Heroes: Eric Robins

UHD alum and Sugar Land chief of police Eric Robins was named a Hometown Hero by Fort Bend Focus Magazine.

30

Sep

2019

www.fortbendfocus.com

11 things to watch in Houston this week: Mayor's forum, Astros postseason and National Night Out

The Houston Youth Voters Conference was mentioned on KPRC as an event to watch out for this week.

29

Sep

2019

www.click2houston.com

Houston Researcher Helps Unearth A New Dinosaur Species

UHD geology professor Jeffery Martz discussed the findings of a new dinosaur species on Houston Public Media.

27

Sep

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

NBC News Learn education forum held in Houston

KPRC presented a story on Education Now, the televised forum on education by NBC which was hosted by UHD.

27

Sep

2019

www.click2houston.com

Juan Antonio Sorto is a mentor schoolchildren can relate to

The Houston Chronicle profiled UHD alum Juan Antonio Sorto who mentors elementary school children.

27

Sep

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Future is bright for UHD’s Sciences & Technology Building with gift from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

An article appeared in the Houston Chronicle about a donation to UHD’s College of Science and Technology building to install solar panels and buy photosynthesis equipment.

26

Sep

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

How To Get Young People In Houston To Vote?

UHD student Gerri Vale spoke on NPR’s Houston Matters about the importance of the youth vote and the upcoming Houston Youth Voters Conference.

19

Sep

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Dr. Salvador Salinas Discusses Hispanic Heritage Month

UHD history professor Dr. Salvador Salinas appeared on Great Day Houston to discuss Hispanic heritage, culture, and contributions.

16

Sep

2019

www.khou.com

Recapping the democratic debate, Castro and Biden - What's Your Point?

UHD political science professor Jacquie Baly appeared on a panel discussing political and judicial issues on Fox 26.

15

Sep

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Kevin Michaels selected as Top Attorney of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)

UHD alum and attorney Kevin Michaels is honored by professional organization.

15

Sep

2019

www.wicz.com

Comcast to Honor Some of Houston’s Finest During Hispanic Heritage Month

UHD president Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz was mentioned in Houston Style Magazine as a judge for Comcast’s Hispanic Hero Awards.

13

Sep

2019

stylemagazine.com

Hockey Talks Continue, And A Monkey On The Loose: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

13

Sep

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

University of Houston-Downtown Supports Its Local Economy

An article about the economic benefits of UHD in the Houston area appeared in diverseeducation.com.

12

Sep

2019

diverseeducation.com

Photo Flash: 'Shining' WIT Plays For One More Week At The Match

UHD faculty member Pamela Vogel’s production of Wit is playing at The Match.

08

Sep

2019

www.broadwayworld.com

What’s happening in Houston galleries this week

The O’Kane’s current show “This Too, Shall Pass” by Mayuko Ono was listed in an article about museum showings in Houston.

05

Sep

2019

www.chron.com

UH-Downtown Is Offering More Bike Options For Students And Staff

A story on UHD’s new BCycle stations appeared on Houston Public Media.

03

Sep

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Another mass shooting in Texas and the cry for gun control - What's Your Point?

UHD political science professor Jacquie Baly appeared on a panel discussing political and judicial issues on Fox 26.

01

Sep

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Dr. Jamie Daigle

Former UHD business professor Dr. Jaimie Daigle was profiled in Four States Living magazine.

01

Sep

2019

www.fourstatesliving.com

2019’s Best Labor Day Deals & Sales

Marketing professor James Tracy Davis was featured in WalletHub's recent piece about the best Labor Day sales.

27

Aug

2019

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Court documents reveal origins of botched narcotics raid on Harding Street

Criminal justice professor Dr. Larry Karson was quoted in a Houston Chronicle about the HPD botched drug raid shooting.

24

Aug

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Ending racism is an act, not a hope

Dr. Vida Robertson, director of the Center for Critical Race Studies, was quoted in an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle.

20

Aug

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

CBE takes hold in Texas

The transfer partnership between HCC and UHD was mentioned in an article about competency-based education programs.

20

Aug

2019

www.ccdaily.com

Students with disabilities graduate special UHD program

An article about the UHD H.E.A.R.T. program’s graduation appeared in the Houston Chronicle.

19

Aug

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Famed Houston fashion show producer finds balance as flight attendant

An article about UHD alumnus Lenny Matuszewski appeared in the Houston Chronicle.

17

Aug

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Gun Store Faces Backlash For Posting A “Back-To-School Sale, And Peak Energy Demand Leads To A Recent Emergency Alert : The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week’s News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

16

Aug

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

9th Annual Houston Arts Partners Conference Sparks Creativity In Every Classroom

The University of Houston-Downtown will host the Houston Arts Partners Conference in September 2019.

13

Aug

2019

www.broadwayworld.com

The photo went viral, Galveston police to change protocol for mounted arrests - What's Your Point?

UHD political science professor Jacqueline Baly was part of a panel discussing political and judicial issues on Fox 26

11

Aug

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Think it's hot? Here's what life was like in Houston before air conditioning

UHD history professor Gene Pruess was interviewed on KHOU11 about life in Houston before air conditioning.

09

Aug

2019

www.khou.com

'Allen the alligator' finds new perch at UH Downtown campus

An article about the new gator statue and other campus improvements appeared in the Houston Chronicle.

09

Aug

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

UHD professor’s textbook prepares social workers to address needs of immigrants

An article about UHD professor Dawn McCarty’s new book appeared in the Houston Chronicle.

08

Aug

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

ESPN 8 The Ocho: Golden Tee Championships recap

UHD alumnus Mark Stenway won the 2019 Golden Tee World Championships in Las Vegas.

07

Aug

2019

cdn.espn.com

Galveston police chief apologizes for man cuffed and led with rope

Vida Robertson, director of UHD’s Center for Critical Race Studies, appeared on a panel on the Isiah Factor Uncensored show to discuss the Galveston police leading a man in handcuffs by a rope.

06

Aug

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Little Rock assistant chief: Mayor's question about firing was 'inappropriate for this process'

UHD professor of criminal justice Kevin Buckler was quoted in an article about Little Rock, Arkansas’ mayor and a police involved shooting.

01

Aug

2019

www.nwaonline.com

HTown60: Program offers healthy food to UHD students in need

KHOU’s Brandi Smith interviewed SGA president Shay Tatum and Student Activities Director Tremaine Kwasikpui about UHD’s Food for Change Market.

01

Aug

2019

www.khou.com

400 Years Ago, The First African Slaves Arrived

Director of the Center for Critical Race Studies Vida Robertson discussed the anniversary of the first African Slaves in America on Houston Matters.

01

Aug

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

History Professor Jonathan Chism Illuminates the Words of Dr. King in New Book

An article about Dr. Johnathon Chism and his new book on the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. appeared in the Los Angeles Sentinel.

01

Aug

2019

lasentinel.net

HACU Announces Fellows for Inaugural Academia de Liderazgo/Leadership Academy

Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Registrar Daniel Villanueva was mentioned as a Fellow in the inaugural class of La Academia de Liderazgo of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

01

Aug

2019

www.einpresswire.com

University of Houston- Downtown professor's book offers alternative to contemporary race rhetoric

UHD history professor Dr. Johnathon Chism discusses his new book on Fox 26.

25

Jul

2019

www.fox26houston.com

The Ion: The Place Where Venture Capitalists Will Come To Find Houston's Next Promising Startup

UHD is mentioned in an article as one of the founding institutions of the Ion.

23

Jul

2019

www.bisnow.com

Expand Your Mind With These Classes

Houstonia magazine mentioned Public Art Reprise: Treasures of the University of Houston–Downtown in an article about continuing education classes.

22

Jul

2019

www.houstoniamag.com

Texas colleges go big in offering student financial aid

UHD student Carlos Casia was quoted in a Houston Chronicle story about the UHD’s Gator Pledge and other college’s tuition assistance programs.

22

Jul

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Lamar alums recall Apollo 11 handiwork

UHD Associate Professor Edward Sheinberg was mentioned in an article about Apollo 11 for his work as a mechanical engineer on the mission.

22

Jul

2019

www.sfgate.com

What did we miss - What's Your Point's 200th episode celebration

UHD political science professor Jacqueline Baly was part of a panel discussing political and judicial issues on Fox 26

21

Jul

2019

www.fox26houston.com

More Extreme Heat Expected For Houston’s Future, And Attwater’s Prairie Chickens On The Rebound: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The N

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

19

Jul

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

ICT’s ‘Speed Interviews’ Connect Texas College Students with Insurance Pros

UHD students were mentioned in an article about an insurance company hiring event.

17

Jul

2019

www.insurancejournal.com

Kevin Michaels selected as Top Attorney of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals

UHD alumnus Kevin Michaels won an award from the IAOTP.

17

Jul

2019

www.dailytelescope.com

UHD’s food market provides free groceries weekly, letting students focus on studies instead of financial worries

The Houston Chronicle covered UHD’s Food For Change Market in an article.

14

Jul

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Federal $2B consent decree could hike Houston water rates next year

UHD alumna and former SGA president Armita Tajadod was quoted in a Houston Chronicle article about Houston’s planned $2 billion sewer system improvements.

09

Jul

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Formal groundbreaking set for Houston’s Ion innovation hub

UHD was mentioned in an announcement of the Ion’s groundbreaking.

02

Jul

2019

communityimpact.com

Shay Tatum Makes History At University of Houston-Downtown

SGA president Shay Tatum was profiled in a Diverse Education article.

02

Jul

2019

diverseeducation.com

Executive Assistant served six CEOs over 33 years

UHD alumna Carol Prince’s retirement from Memorial Houston was covered in The Tribune.

02

Jul

2019

www.ourtribune.com

For These Young, Nontraditional College Students, Adulting Is A Requirement

Alumna Diana Platas is profiled in a NPR article on nontraditional college students.

25

Jun

2019

www.npr.org

WIT Celebrates Anniversary At The MATCH In Sept

UHD theater students are mentioned as the cast of an upcoming performance.

25

Jun

2019

www.broadwayworld.com

David Temple faces new trial 12 years after wife’s brutal murder

Associate professor Kevin Buckler was quoted in a story about David Temple’s retrial after 12 years.

24

Jun

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

College Station Police Department welcomes five new officers

UHD alumnus Genaro Treviño Jr. is a new officer in the College Station Police Department.

23

Jun

2019

www.theeagle.com

High Fives: O'Connell signing

High school senior Rey Santos committed to attending and playing baseball for UHD.

21

Jun

2019

www.galvnews.com

Think teens need the sex talk? Older adults may need it even more

UHD Associate Professor of Social Work, Heather Honoré Goltz co-wrote an article about sex and older adults.

20

Jun

2019

www.ksdk.com

18 colleges and universities that you can still apply to for the Fall 2019 term

UHD is listed in an article on which schools still are open for fall applications.

20

Jun

2019

www.businessinsider.com

DA threatens to subpoena police for names of informants behind deadly Harding Street drug raid

Criminal Justice professor Larry Karson was quoted in an article about the Harris County DA’s possible subpoena of HPD for records relating to the Harding Street drug raid that left two people dead.

20

Jun

2019

www.lmtonline.com

Cortni Hill Washington Launches Her Book "Red Flags: A Girl's Guide to Dating"

UHD alumna Cortni Hill Washington's book was recently published.

19

Jun

2019

www.kuam.com

Reflecting On The Beaumont Race Riot Of 1943

UHD history professor Dr. Gene Preuss discussed the Beaumont race riot on the Houston Matters podcast.

17

Jun

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

What’s your point?

UHD political science professor Jacqueline Baly was part of a panel discussing political and judicial issues on Fox 26.

16

Jun

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Joint Primary Voting, And Legalizing Lemonade Stands: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

14

Jun

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

UHD named as one of ‘20 Best Online Programs for Adults Going Back to School’

UHD’s ranking as one of the best online college programs for adults is featured in the Houston Chronicle.

14

Jun

2019

www.chron.com

Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Ed to Meet at UHD

President Muñoz is quoted in a story about the upcoming meeting of the Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Ed at UHD.

13

Jun

2019

diverseeducation.com

Station Houston summer program targets future entrepreneurs

UHD is mentioned in a story about Station Houston’s program for young entrepreneurs.

10

Jun

2019

www.fortworthbusiness.com

Board Officers Elected and Three New Trustees Begin Terms at College of the Mainland

UHD alumna Dr. Verna Henson was mentioned in an article about College of the Mainland’s new trustees.

04

Jun

2019

thepostnewspaper.net

UH Downtown students create 1.5-ton rooster rendition of famous Vincent Van Gogh painting

UHD student Bobby Ramos and alumna Brenda Chapa’s tribute to Van Gogh was highlighted in a CW39 segment.

04

Jun

2019

cw39.com

UH Downtown elects first Black female Student Body president

SGA president Shay Tatum was featured in an article in The Defender.

04

Jun

2019

defendernetwork.com

ESPN brings national esports championship to Houston, a ‘hotbed’ for gaming

UHD’s eSports program was featured in a Houston Chronicle article.

07

May

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Battle over census citizenship question high stakes for Texas, California

Dr. David Branham offered insight on the proposed census question regarding citizenship.

05

May

2019

pressfrom.info

Deputy knocks 61-year-old man to ground outside IHOP

Dr. Larry Karson was interviewed regarding a police incident involving a deputy knocking a man to the ground after encouraging the man to slap him.

04

May

2019

abc7chicago.com

Tips, what to know about getting into college

UHD’s Gator Pledge was mentioned in a KPRC segment on “Tips, what to know about getting into college.”

03

May

2019

www.click2houston.com

Cougar Promise, Gator Pledge provide funds for low-income students

UHD's Gator Pledge is featured in The Cougar.

10

Apr

2019

Cougar Promise, Gator Pledge provide funds for low-income students

UHD to offer workforce program for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

UHD's collaboration with H.E.A.R.T. was discussed on FOX26's "The Isiah Factor Uncensored."

10

Apr

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Houston Chronicle - Campus Chronicles

UHD is in the spotlight as the host of exhibition "Close to Home: Latinx Art & Identity."

09

Apr

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Close To Home: Exhibit Celebrates Latinx Identity

In conjunction with the Latino Arts Now! conference, an exhibit at the University of Houston-Downtown showcases selected prints by Latinx artists from the collection of Ricardo and Harriet Romo, who are based in San Antonio.

02

Apr

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Oil Exports And College Admissions Scam: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of The News

UHD's Dr. David Branham weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly of the news with Houston Public Media.

25

Mar

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

University of Houston Downtown offering food scholarships to students who lack access to fresh foods

The University of Houston Downtown has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to offer scholarships to students who lack access.

15

Mar

2019

www.fox26houston.com

George Foreman's daughter, Freeda Foreman, dead at 42 by suicide

Dr. Erlanger Turner shares thoughts on suicide predictors on FOX26's "The Isiah Factor Uncensored."

13

Mar

2019

www.fox26houston.com

Michelle Obama Crashed My Book Club And I Just About Died

UHD's Dr. Felicia Harris authored this article for the Huffington Post about her experience meeting former FLOTUS Michelle Obama.

09

Mar

2019

www.huffpost.com

Is the STAAR reading test too hard for students?

Many teachers on social media are asking whether the STAAR test is too hard for kids after a popular article suggested many tests are between one to three grade levels too advanced.

04

Mar

2019

www.khou.com

University of Houston System exceeds $1 billion fundraising goal 18 months ahead of schedule

The University of Houston System’s fundraising campaign “Here, We Go” — created to enhance student and university success — has exceeded its $1 billion goal 18 months ahead of schedule and will continue to raise more under the tagline “Beyond the Billion.”

04

Mar

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Youth step teams carry on cultural traditions in Houston

Each stomp, each clap, each slap of Tamaj Quillens’ hand against her thigh had to be precise. If she moved even slightly off tempo from her fellow steppers, she could throw off the whole beat.

25

Feb

2019

www.houstonchronicle.com

Houston lawmaker seeks to curtail no-knock raids

The controversial use of no-knock raids could be curtailed under state legislation filed by Houston lawmaker Harold Dutton, just weeks after a deadly botched drug bust left a Pecan Park couple dead and five officers injured.

22

Feb

2019

www.apnews.com

A Year After Being Detained By ICE, Former Houston High School Student Forges His Future

About a year ago, Dennis Rivera was in his final semester at Austin High School, just east of downtown Houston. He was a quiet senior who got good grades and was captain of the soccer team.

14

Feb

2019

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Hispanic Chamber gala focuses on unity, education

The Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s eighth annual Latin Awards Gala on Thursday night provided food, dancing and the message of inclusivity combined with the importance of education.

11

Feb

2019

thefacts.com

HISD launches maritime education partnership with UHD, HCC and Port of Houston

The Houston Independent School District, the University of Houston-Downtown, Houston Community College, and the Port of Houston Authority joined forces Thursday to announce a new education partnership that prepares students for maritime careers.

05

Feb

2019

www.guidrynews.com

People diagnosed with cancer often don’t embrace the term 'survivor'

"Cancer survivor” has become a catch-all phrase to refer to living individuals diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.

04

Feb

2019

www.phillyvoice.com

Is my professor a Houston TV meteorologist?

You watch KPRC meteorologist Justin Stapleton on channel 2, but before he jumps into your TV, he is a University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) science lecturer.

29

Jan

2019

mikemcguff.blogspot.com

Gardening events in the Houston area

Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop: Feb. 16 at UHD.

25

Jan

2019

www.mysanantonio.com

Admission Possible performs 'Give Me My Two Dollars'

Admission Possible is a band formed by University of Houston - Downtown staff members.

22

Jan

2019

www.fox26houston.com

'Who Is You?'

Pace's one-man show explores issues of identity in portraits

22

Jan

2019

www.texarkanagazette.com

Which Colleges Offer Prepaid Tuition Plans?

If you are applying to college, then you may be wondering which schools allow students to pay tuition via a prepaid tuition plan.

11

Jan

2019

www.edmit.me

Texas judge rules 'Obamacare' unconstitutional

A federal judge's ruling that the Obama health law is unconstitutional has landed like a stink bomb among Republicans, who've seen the politics of health care flip as Americans increasingly value the overhaul's core parts, including protections for pre-existing medical conditions and Medicaid for more low-income people.

18

Dec

2018

www.fox26houston.com

HSI Computing Alliance graduates students at 10 times national rate

The Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions has emerged as a significant pipeline of new recruits into computing graduate studies. According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the consortium of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) graduates students at 10 times the national rate of Hispanic baccalaureates in computing.

07

Dec

2018

hispanicengineer.com

University of Houston-Downtown student wins $100,000 scholarship from Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Tuition Giveaway during the College Football Conference Championship weekend by awarding $1 million in tuition to students who competed at halftime during five marquee games.

04

Dec

2018

abc13.com

UHD With the Help of the Houston Food Bank Fights Food Insecurity

One of 300 participants in the University of Houston-Downtown’s Food Scholarship program, Carlos Rodriguez is given $60 per credit hour to use in the Food For Change Market food pantry.

03

Dec

2018

www.houstonpress.com

UHD striving to make higher education affordable, accessible and achievable

It’s appropriate that the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) sits at one of the most historic sites in the city (and state for that matter).

26

Nov

2018

www.bizjournals.com

Lone Star College…Where Students Start Close and Go Far

I am proud to let you know that LSC was just named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the second year in a row.

21

Nov

2018

www.houstoniamag.com

University of Houston-Downtown Issues Digital Marketing RFP

UHD is looking for a digital agency that is a certified Google Agency partner to manage both its organic search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) digital campaigns.

12

Nov

2018

everything-pr.com

Mass shootings now common and no one seems to know how to stop it

With so many recent mass shootings, people are getting more experience reacting to these tragedies.

09

Nov

2018

www.khou.com

Getting Millennials To Vote

A recent poll by NBC News and GenForward shows about 55 percent of millennials plan to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.

23

Oct

2018

www.fox26houston.com

Students To Weigh In On Plans For New Innovation Hub

Rice has partnered with the University of Houston, the University of Houston Downtown, the University of St. Thomas, Texas Southern University, Houston Baptist University, San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, Lonestar College and the South Texas College of Law.

17

Oct

2018

www.ricethresher.org

UHD Students Creating Graphic Novels To Promote Social Change

Comic books, or graphic novels as they’re sometimes referred to, used to be considered distractions in the classroom.

09

Oct

2018

www.fox26houston.com

Police Pursuit Turns Deadly, Raises Questions About Chase Policies

When the Cadillac flew by, it caught the deputy’s attention. The driver was speeding down Interstate 45, so the deputy flipped on his lights to make a stop.

07

Oct

2018

www.houstonchronicle.com

UHD Professor Uses Comic Books to Make Learning Easier

Dr. Krista Gehring created a series of comics for her classes, called CrimComics, which explore the foundations of criminology.

04

Oct

2018

www.khou.com

GRAMMY® Award-nominated Artist Marsha Ambrosius Guest Speaker for 2018 MPAC Film Festival!

The MPAC Film Festival is pleased to announce the participation and addition of Grammy Award-nominated artist Marsha Ambrosius to its fall 2018 lineup.

26

Sep

2018

www.crossroadstoday.com

College Leaders Promote Political Involvement For Young Voters

In Texas, 18 to 24-year-olds have the worst voter turnout of any age group.

17

Sep

2018

patch.com

Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure, Industry and Smart Cities

Mention cybersecurity, and people think of Russia tampering with U.S. elections or attempts to sabotage the electric grid.

07

Sep

2018

www.uh.edu

Art Daybook: Raheleh Filsoofi’s ‘Inh(a/i)bited Space’

The elegantly simple, handmade clay vessels atop a table in Raheleh Filsoofi’s first Houston exhibition hold more than can meet even the most inquisitive eyes.

29

Aug

2018

www.houstonchronicle.com

CITGO Innovation Scholars Program--Deadline is Sept. 28

CITGO Petroleum Corporation has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in college. The application opens on August 15, 2018 and will close at noon on Friday, September 28.

27

Aug

2018

www.southwestmanagementdistrict.org

Does the U.S. military need a Space Force?

University of Houston-Downtown associate professor Alexander Bielakowski discusses the potential Space Force with Isiah Carey.

18

Aug

2018

www.fox26houston.com

Hurricane Harvey Reveals The Value of Social Media and 5 Other Lessons

The most important tools for emergency communication may not be what you think.

17

Aug

2018

www.campussafetymagazine.com

College expands transfer partnership with UH-Downtown

Representatives from San Jacinto College and University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) signed an articulation agreement.

17

Aug

2018

www.guidrynews.com

Houston BCycle Program Expanding at Medical Center and Universities

Houston’s bike share system, Houston BCycle, will grow to 128 stations over the next two years.

15

Aug

2018

www.houstontx.gov

Modern Misogyny: Sexual Harassment Still an Issue in the Workplace

Houston Public Media's "Houston Matters"

09

Aug

2018

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Why does University of Houston-Downtown have an alligator as a mascot and not a cougar?

Houston Chronicle

07

Aug

2018

www.chron.com

UH-Downtown launching Saturday degree programs

Houston Chronicle

07

Aug

2018

www.chron.com

UHD Students Support Houston Police as Translators

Diverse Issues in Higher Education

02

Aug

2018

diverseeducation.com

Do we all have PTSD?: Mental health in an age of racial terror - theGrio

27

Mar

2018

news.africanplanet.org

How Could Mayor’s New Commission to End Gun Violence Be Most Effective?

26

Mar

2018

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Austin bombings highlight city's police shortage issues

25

Mar

2018

www.msn.com

What to Do If Your Child Expresses Suicidal Thoughts

21

Mar

2018

www.cetusnews.com