Dear UHD students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, As a newcomer to Houston, I am heartened by the outpouring of care, concern and help across our city that has followed Harvey. This challenging time will continue for the foreseeable future after the waters subside and Houston begins the work of rebuilding. Our campus fared well … Continue reading Stay Strong UHD Community

Dear UHD Community, It has been a difficult weekend following Hurricane Harvey. Houston is still being drenched by substantial rain. These showers are expected to continue for the next few days, so Houston and outlying communities remain at risk. I know many of you are affected by flooding, but I hope that you and your … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey Follow-Up

Dear UHD Community, As many of you are aware, the University is closing today at 1 p.m. in preparation for Hurricane Harvey. Faculty, staff and students are being asked to leave campus at that time, so UHD Police can secure the building. Classes and events are cancelled for the rest of the weekend. Further updates … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey

Dear UHD Community, The start of the new academic year is here, and it’s already shaping up to be one to remember. It will be particularly noteworthy for the University of Houston-Downtown’s newest cohort of students. They will be transitioning to a new learning environment and adjusting to new methods of instruction and academic rigor. … Continue reading Kicking Off Fall 2017

Dear UHD Community, Dr. Michael Fields has helped drive the immense growth of the Marilyn Davies College of Business. As dean, he’s transformed the Davies College into one of the city’s leading institutions for graduate and undergraduate business studies. Recently, Dean Fields informed me of his intention to retire at the conclusion of this academic … Continue reading Dean Michael Fields Announces Retirement