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Nov. Gator Grit Series Spotlights Veterans

Summary

By Cynthia Gonzales

The upcoming lecture of this month's Gator Grit Series will feature The Power of Veterans, Leadership, Service and Impact in Houston.

Now in its second year, the event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the Welcome Center's TDECU Tour Room.

UHD's Gator Grit Speaker Series highlights regional leaders, showcasing examples of grit that inspires courage, resolve and tenacity within both UHD and the Houston community.

The panel, moderated by UHD alumnus Richard Selvera, director of Veterans Services, will feature the following panelists:

  • Douglas L. Foshee, owner and founder of Sallyport Investments, LLC.
  • John Boerstler, executive director of Next Op and a veteran of the Marines.
  • Andy Trivedi, UHD alumnus, Marine veteran and associate at Lennar Homes

To attend, RSVP: The Power of Veterans, Leadership, Service and Impact in Houston.

 

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.