We begin the spring semester with a new addition to the University of Houston-Downtown. I am pleased to welcome Dr. Eric Carl Link to our institution as its new Senior Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs and Provost.
One Main Message – Happy New Year
I hope you had a restful holiday season and took time to recharge and reflect on your hard work during the fall semester. Fall 2018 was a semester to remember at UHD. We opened Houston’s first university e-Sports Center and hosted two very important debates with candidates running for U.S. Congress and Texas Senate District … Continue reading One Main Message – Happy New Year
One Main Message – Finals Week, Commencement Weekend
We are in the home stretch of the fall semester, Gators. By Friday, finals will be over and many of you will be preparing for Commencement Weekend. Fall 2018 has been a semester to remember at UHD, thanks to your efforts. If you will return to UHD next semester and are seeking Financial Aid, please … Continue reading One Main Message – Finals Week, Commencement Weekend
Ed Hugetz to Serve as Special Assistant to the President
As University of Houston-Downtown Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Ed Hugetz has helped guide the institution through a range of initiatives aimed at bolstering retention, enrollment, student success and academic excellence. At the conclusion of the fall semester, Hugetz will step away from his Provost duties and serve on a … Continue reading Ed Hugetz to Serve as Special Assistant to the President
Dec. 5, Official Day of Mourning
Dear UHD Community, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order designating Wednesday, Dec. 5, as an official Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush. Final exams will be conducted on this day as scheduled. Essential personnel as designated by division vice presidents are required to report to campus. UHD Employment Services & … Continue reading Dec. 5, Official Day of Mourning
One Main Message – Today is Election Day
Election Day is today, and I encourage all eligible and registered voters at the University of Houston-Downtown to exercise their civic duty. If you are unsure of your respective polling station, I recommend HarrisVotes.com or the League of Women Voters site. If you vote today, remember that you’re eligible for Voting Leave. Consult with your … Continue reading One Main Message – Today is Election Day
Dr. Eric Carl Link Joining UHD as Provost
Dear UHD Community, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Carl Link will join the University of Houston-Downtown as its next Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. He will officially begin at UHD on Jan. 14, 2019, and I look forward to working alongside him in growing our university. Dr. … Continue reading Dr. Eric Carl Link Joining UHD as Provost
Enrollment Update
Dear UHD Community, This summer, we kicked off our ambitious 14,500 Enrollment Challenge for fall 2018. I am pleased to say that as of 10:20 a.m., this morning, early enrollment numbers are in, and we are at 14,564. (UPDATE: As of Aug. 27, enrollment numbers are at 14,666) I learned of the campaign’s progress while … Continue reading Enrollment Update
CPS Dean Search
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
Hurricane Season Preparations
Dear UHD Community, Hurricane season is here, and the memory of Harvey still looms large in our minds. While the University of Houston-Downtown recovered from Harvey, many Houstonians (including members of our UHD family) are still affected by this storm. As many of you are aware, the season for hurricanes and tropical disturbances extends from … Continue reading Hurricane Season Preparations
