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September
2019
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UHD In The News: Week of Sept. 12

The University of Houston-Downtown was mentioned in the following news articles and broadcast outlets:

Community College Daily mentioned UHD’s partnership with HCC in an article on competency based education.

UHD’s Dr. Larry Karson was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle regarding the drug raid on Harding Street.

UHD’s O’Kane Gallery was mentioned in an article in Houston Style Magazine.

The Victoria Advocate, Crossroads Today and Katy News ran articles on former UHD staff member Jose Cantu being named University of Houston-Victoria’s new Vice President for Enrollment Management.

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.