UHD In The News: Week of Feb. 7
Members of the University of Houston-Downtown community were featured in the following news articles and broadcast segments:
Outsmart magazine featured the Texas Senate District 6 debates (hosted at UHD).
Houston Public Media interviewed Dr. Lucas Logan, assistant professor of communication studies, regarding the popularity of electronic dance music and its lack of radio airplay.
ABC13 featured two UHD “Grads with Grit” on its website.
FOX 26’s “Isiah Factor” interviewed UHD’s Dr. David Branham, associate professor of political science, regarding Obamacare.
Inside Higher Ed mentioned Dr. Eric Link being named UHD’s provost.
FOX26’s “Isiah Factor” interviewed Dr. David Branham, associate professor of political science, regarding the year in politics.
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.
