Join in the Return to UHD Weeklong Celebration!
The beginning of June not only means the return to campus, but also a time for the UHD Community to get festive. Four days of fun, food and friends await faculty and staff as part of the Return to UHD Weeklong Celebration Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, June 4.
Mark these dates and make plans to attend these special events welcoming everyone back to campus.
Start The Day off Right Breakfast
Tuesday, June 1
8:30 - 10 a.m.
UHD Mural Area
Enjoy breakfast tacos, yogurt, and orange juice
President Blanchard Welcome Back Lunch
Wednesday, June 2
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
UHD South Deck
Enjoy a BBQ sandwich lunch featuring live DJ
Pre-Show Staff Awards Snack Pick-Up
Thursday, June 3
1 - 2 p.m.
UHD Mural Area
Enjoy popcorn and ice cream before the virtual event
2020 Staff Awards Celebration
Thursday, June 3
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
UHD Auditorium
Limited in-person and virtual viewing options
Afternoon Pick-Me-Up Break
Friday, June 4
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Pick up your choice of prepackaged snacks and soft drinks
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
