Dear UHD Community, I am announcing today the commencement of a search for a permanent Dean of the College of Public Service. Interim Dean, Dr. Leigh Van Horn has indicated to me that she will not be a candidate for this position, but has agreed to continue to serve in her role until a successor … Continue reading CPS Dean Search

Dear UHD Community, This weekend, the University of Houston-Downtown will conclude its spring commencement ceremonies, and I am looking forward to congratulating more than 1,400 graduates at Minute Maid Park. Last Friday, I also was honored to preside over the Marilyn Davies College of Business Commencement program. I applaud all of our spring graduates on … Continue reading Congratulations Spring 2018 Graduates

Dear University Community, As you are aware, the University of Houston-Downtown is engaged in a search for its next Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Provost. A new search committee is in place and will work alongside the consulting firm of Michael Wheless & Associates in identifying top candidates from across the … Continue reading Newly Appointed Provost Search Committee

Dear Campus Community, Some of you might be aware of an incident that occurred close to our campus earlier today. UHD Police received a report of a fatal fall from the Main Street Bridge near the University’s South Deck. After an investigation, it was determined that the person was not a UHD student, faculty or … Continue reading Update on Main Street Bridge Incident

Dear UHD Community, As you are well aware, our institution has been engaged in a search for the University’s next senior vice president for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost. During the past year, a search committee – chaired by Dr. DoVeanna Fulton, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences – worked diligently … Continue reading Provost Search Update

Dear UHD Community, During my recent Report to the Community, I addressed the University of Houston-Downtown’s enrollment. UHD’s strategic efforts in the areas of student success have produced great results with graduation and retention rates significantly improving. Although we’ve made gains in student success, our enrollment has remained flat. This is especially so at the … Continue reading Focusing on Strategic Enrollment Management

Dear UHD Community: Thank you for participating in a memorable week of events at the University of Houston-Downtown. Our Invest in Blue events celebrated the University's successes and its vision for the future. Most importantly, these events reflected the hard work and commitment of our entire Gator Family. We began the week with Open House … Continue reading Invest in Blue – UHD Here, We Go.

Dear UHD Community, The World Series will be played just blocks from our campus, and I encourage all of you to show your support of our home team by wearing work-appropriate Astros gear to campus tomorrow. The Astros' performance throughout the regular season and playoffs has been nothing short of inspiring. Now, the team is … Continue reading Support Your Astros

Dear UHD Community, Not every city can celebrate its team being in the American League Championship Series. Then again, not every city has a hometown baseball team like the Houston Astros. As our Astros take on the New York Yankees, please join me in wearing work-appropriate team gear this Friday. This is the Astros’ very … Continue reading Support the Astros