Dear Faculty and Staff, I hope you and your families are staying healthy. All of you are aware that the city and our state are experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases. UHD is closely monitoring this situation and in recent weeks, a university COVID-19 Response Task Force was appointed to provide recommendations and guidance with … Continue reading COVID-19 Response Task Force, Fall 2020 Update

Dear Gator Family, I knew UHD was a special institution and one that was on the move when I arrived on campus more than three years ago. On the same day that I was confirmed as President of the University of Houston-Downtown, it received the largest gift in its history (a $10 million gift to … Continue reading Farewell Gators

Dear UHD Community, I hope this note finds you and your families in good health. Today, myself and members of the University Leadership team met with the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and Staff Council officers to address concerns expressed in a joint resolution presented by these two groups last week. The conversation, I am pleased to say, … Continue reading Working Together on a Safe Return to Campus