Marilyn Davies College of Business News
Throw a Pie This #GivingTuesday
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to support our students as part of the Give to Gators campaign and throw a pie at your favorite faculty or staff member! There Will Be Pie 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the South Deck Goal: Have fun while raising $1K+ for UHD...
UHD Students Shine at the AAF District Competition
Several Gators earned top prizes in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 10 Competition.
From WCJC to Wells Fargo: Denilson Fernandez's Path to Commercial Banking
In celebration of National Transfer Student Week (October 20-24, 2025), the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) celebrates the focused drive of its transfer student population. This year, the spotlight includes Denilson Fernandez, a Finance major...
UHD Celebrates New Ted Bauer Scholars at Annual Luncheons
Many Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) students can now breathe a sigh of relief due to the generosity of the C.T. Bauer Foundation. For the last seven years, the Foundation has provided life-changing scholarships to MDCOB students,...
Four Fun Facts About the Marilyn Davies College of Business
The Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) at UHD is more than classrooms and textbooks, it’s a place where students grow, connect, and prepare for real careers in Houston and beyond. Here are four fun facts you might not know about MDCOB: 1....
The Future of Sales: Dr. Richard Conde’s Insights on AI, Analytics, and Communication
The nature of work is changing at a rapid pace, with artificial intelligence revolutionizing nearly every industry. While many fear automation will replace jobs, Dr. Richard Conde, Associate Professor of General Business, Marketing and Supply...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at UHD
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and this year, there are a variety of thought-provoking, fun, and interactive events for all Gators. Read on for Hispanic Heritage Month events happening on the University of Houston-Downtown...
Considering a Career in Banking or Finance? This President’s Lecture Is for You.
With UHD’s Weeks of Welcome behind us and the semester well underway, the third edition of the Fall 2025 President’s Lecture Series is right around the corner. Interested in economics, banking, or finance? Don’t miss these two successful UHD...
Make a Dynamic Impact at MDCOB's Kicking Hunger Event
According to the Houston Food Bank, around one million residents of Southeast Texas don’t have enough to eat, and one in five people face food insecurity. What can you do to make a difference? This fall, Marilyn Davies College of Business invites...
The Legacy of Dr. Kevin Barksdale
Although Kevin Barksdale, Ph.D., passed away a little more than three years ago, he is fondly remembered by the faculty, staff, and hundreds of graduates of the Marilyn Davies College of Business for his passion for the MBA program and his tireless...