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QEP Survey and Poll To Close Midnight, May 12

May 3, 2024

Students, faculty, and staff can make a difference in the future of UHD in less than 10 minutes. It only takes a few minutes to help determine the next "big idea" to enhance student experiences and outcomes at UHD. Take the survey/poll!

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UHD's Gator Scholarship Center Lift Offs with Scholars and Cent$ Event

May 3, 2024 | By Percy Sandel

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) took a significant step towards enhancing its support for students' educational aspirations with the launch of the Gator Scholarship Center.

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Flight Cancelled

May 3, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

The student speaker at UHD's 76th commencement has been through ups and downs in her life, but she never let her circumstances dictate the effort she expended to achieve her goals.

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Faculty and Staff: Know Your Data!

May 2, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Did you know the data you need to complete a report or perfect a PowerPoint for an internal presentation is at your fingertips? The Office of Data Analytics and Institutional Research (DAIR) has uploaded the information in three easy-to-use formats: dashboards, eIntelligence, and EAB Navigate. Registration for the trainings is available on the calendar on the DAIR webpage.

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UHD Society for Human Resources Management Student Chapter Triumphs at State Competition

May 2, 2024 | By Kay Medina

The UHD Society for Human Resources Management Student Chapter's competed and won at the Texas SHRM Student Conference and Competition, held at the University of North Texas.

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UHD Offers Life-Changing Summer Programs for High School Students

April 23, 2024

During Summer 2024, UHD is investing in the future of high schoolers through educational programs aimed at changing the trajectories of their lives.

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Texas Talent Connection

April 23, 2024

Spearheaded by Dr. Mary Jo Parker, UHD's Texas Talent Connection Project: Cyber and Other Securities Training Center focuses on workforce training and STEM research lab skill development.

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THECB Audit

April 23, 2024

THECB auditors will be on campus from July 9-11 to inspect UHD's educational and general rooms to ensure continued compliance and space inventory accuracy.

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UHD Students Go ZERO at Earth Day Houston

April 23, 2024

Dr. Lisa Morano coordinated a team of UHD volunteers called Recycling Ambassadors who showed attendees how to sort their waste as reusable, recyclable, or compostable. There was also a a dynamic showcase of UHD students' artwork aimed at promoting environmental activism.

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Criminal Justice Training Center Cadets Graduated on April 15

April 23, 2024

Peace Officer Academy Class 444 from the UHD Criminal Justice Training Center graduated and will now enter the workforce at law enforcement agencies throughout the region.