Dear Colleagues, As we enter week 3 of online classes and (for many of us) working from home, this is clearly not how we envisioned the Spring 2020 semester. Not surprisingly, our exceptional faculty and staff have again stepped up to support our students. Indeed, everyone at UHD has pulled together during this very challenging … Continue reading Thank You, Faculty & Staff

Dear Students, I hope you and your families are staying well … and staying safe at home. Your strength in the face of COVID-19 is indeed inspiring. In short time, you have adapted to new learning platforms and are on your way to completing the spring semester. These are uncertain times, but you can count … Continue reading Gator Emergency Fund

Dear Students, Faculty & Staff, It’s been a week of transition for UHD and for our city, and I am hopeful you and your families are staying well. This week, we moved classes online. This was quite an undertaking, with faculty and staff working long hours to prepare for this switch. I want to extend … Continue reading COVID-19 Update: Partial Parking Refunds for Students

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Without a doubt, the past two weeks have presented the university, our families and friends with unprecedented challenges as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Every professional at UHD understands without equivocation the health risks posed by this pandemic and that it needs to be taken seriously. Recently, the decision … Continue reading COVID-19 Update – March 20

Dear Faculty, Staff & Students, In response to the City of Houston’s COVID-19 Emergency Health Declaration and Harris County’s Public Health Disaster Declaration, the University of Houston-Downtown is taking the following actions: • March 16 – 22: All classes will be suspended March 16 – 22 including face-to-face classes, online classes and labs. • March … Continue reading COVID-19 Update – March 12

Dear UHD Students, You all are aware of the developing situation concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the City of Houston’s Emergency Health Declaration. The ongoing news regarding the virus has left our community concerned, but I want to encourage vigilance and confidence. We are midway through the semester, and it is imperative that we remain … Continue reading COVID-19 Update for Students

Dear Faculty and Staff, You all are aware of the developing situation concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the City of Houston’s Emergency Health Declaration. The ongoing news regarding the virus has left our community concerned, but I want to encourage vigilance and confidence. I would also urge all of you to offer reassurance to our … Continue reading COVID-19 Update for Faculty & Staff

Tomorrow is Election Day. If you have not already cast your ballot during early voting, I encourage you to take time to do so before the polls close. As a reminder, UHD faculty and staff members are eligible for Voting Leave. Please consult managers and supervisors for additional details. Registered voters should also remember that … Continue reading One Main Message: Election Day

Dear UHD Community, The start of the semester has been particularly productive. This month alone, our University formally opened the College of Sciences & Technology Building, earned national honors for two of its degree programs and welcomed noted guests in higher education to our campus. And those are just some of January’s highlights. I’d like … Continue reading One Main Message – Recognizing Faculty Excellence

Dear UHD Community, Last night, UHD’s Mariachi Los Caimanes debuted to a full house in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. Those of you who were in attendance will certainly attest that the student musicians were in fine form, and it was a very entertaining event. I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to those … Continue reading A Dynamic Debut for Mariachi Los Caimanes