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2019
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UHD In The News: Week of July 15

The University of Houston-Downtown was featured in these recent news articles and broadcast segments:

UHD was mentioned in a story on ABC13 on the Qatar Harvey Fund Scholarships.

 The Insurance Journal mentioned UHD in an article on students receiving Insurance Council scholarships.

Student Bobby Ramos participated in a FOX26 Isiah Factor segment on “Avengers: Endgame.”

Community Impact Newspaper mentioned UHD’s Police Academy in an article on gun safety programs/partnerships.

Alumnus LaRoyce J. Sublett was announced as the principal for Main Elementary School in Northwest Georgia News.

Business Insider mentioned researchers from UHD as participants in a Health Disparity Conference..

 

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.