UHD President Loren J. Blanchard
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UHD Closes Campuses for Jan. 21 and 22 Due to Winter Storm
University of Houston-Downtown campuses are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 21 and 22, due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions.
UHD Celebrates 50 Years: President Loren J. Blanchard to Deliver State of the University Address
This Thursday, September 26, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) will mark a significant milestone in its history with President Loren J. Blanchard delivering the much-anticipated State of the University address. Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium, this event promises to be a pivotal moment, highlighting UHD’s commitment to excellence, engagement, and expansion within the vibrant downtown corridor.
University of Houston-Downtown Hosts Impactful Higher Education Social Media Summit
Social media is a pivotal tool for universities to engage with a broad audience, including students, parents, alumni, faculty, and the local community. To enhance social media strategies within higher education, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to host its highly anticipated second Higher Education Social Media Summit on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The event will take place at UHD’s Welcome Center and the third floor of the Academic Building, located at One Main Street.
The UHD “Get Ready Gators” Summer Bridge Program 2024: Empowering Future Leaders
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD), the second-largest university in Houston, continues to set itself apart by offering personalized support and transformative educational experiences to its students. This summer, UHD is proudly hosting the “Get Ready Gators” Summer Bridge Program, a testament to its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education to first-time college students.
University of Houston-Downtown Elevates Wind Energy Industry with Innovative Online Certificate Program
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is making significant strides in the renewable energy sector with the launch of its Wind Turbine Technician Certificate Program. This cutting-edge program is designed to meet the global demand for skilled technicians capable of servicing, diagnosing, repairing, and installing wind turbines and related equipment.
UHD GatorServe to Restore Houston’s Moody Park for MLK Day of Service
University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston’s historic Moody Park.
UHD Hosts Northside Festival This Saturday
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hosting the second annual Northside Festival, produced by the Greater Northside Management District, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. To be held in the Naylor Parking Lot of UHD’s College of Sciences and Technology Building, the free festival includes the Northside Art Market curated by Shop Local Market, a salsa tasting contest, performances organized by the Texas Salsa Congress, and live music.
The University of Houston-Downtown Announces New Gator Success Institute
The University of Houston-Downtown is establishing its new Gator Success Institute (GSI) in support of its number one priority of Enhancing Student Success, the first goal of its 2022-27 Strategic Plan: A New Paradigm. The new Institute is made possible by a $750,000 grant from the ECMC Foundation.
The University of Houston-Downtown Receives Grant Nearing $2.5M To Improve Connectivity and Literacy of Houston’s Hispanic Community
Project Promises Significant Impact on Local Economy
Aspiring to be an anchor institution for Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown was recently awarded $2,470,225 by the U.S. Department of Commerce to upgrade the UHD bilingual e-library in support of connectivity and literacy skills of the Hispanic community. Additionally, this project will have a dramatic impact on workforce development and, ultimately, the local economy, as the City of Houston seeks to increase the literacy skills of Houstonians by one level. The benefits of this project will extend beyond Houston since access to the bilingual e-library will be available worldwide.
UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: “A New Paradigm” during 2022 State of the University Address
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the University Address. T
UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: "A New Paradigm" during 2022 State of the University Address
University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the University address. The seventh president of UHD, Blanchard took the helm of UHD in March of 2021, and through a rigorous strategic planning process, he has set the University on a new course called "A New Paradigm."
