24
May
2019
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11:33 AM
America/Chicago

One More Chance to Join the Fun at UHD's Thursday Concert Series

Don't miss your opportunity for a fun time and great entertainment as the University of Houston-Downtown's Thursday Concert Series at Discovery Green (1500 McKinney St.) comes to a close this week.

All students, alumni, staff and the public are invited to the event that has become a summer tradition starting at 6 p.m. on June 27. The concert is free to the public.

The family-friendly event showcases the best music of the Gulf Coast and offers community members an opportunity to wind down the week and learn more about UHD. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs so that they may comfortably enjoy their entertainment. The Texas Country sounds and Americana-style music of Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis will fill the air at the final event for the summer.

About the University of Houston-Downtown

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.