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Davis during her book signing of "Freedom is a Constant Struggle" in the Mural Area.

ANGELA DAVIS: The City of Houston proclaims April 3 as Angela Davis Day after Davis lecture with CSIT over leadership during difficult times

Anastasia Olloque, Reporter April 18, 2025

UHD's Center for Social Inquiry & Transformation welcomed scholar, author and activist Angela Davis as their inaugural lecturer on April 3. Wrapping up a week's worth of events commemorating her legacy...

Associate Professor Vida Robertson holding Angela Davis's book "Freedom is a Constant Struggle."

ANGELA DAVIS: Students, faculty, staff attend reading group on ‘Freedom is a Constant Struggle’ ahead of Angela Davis visit

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer April 18, 2025

The Center for Social Inquiry & Transformation and the Feminist Literature Club hosted a reading group on March 31 for Angela Davis' book, "Freedom is a Constant Struggle." The conversation, led by...

Illustration Credit: Zach Ruiz

‘Later Gators:’ Working with your academic advisor to navigate college transfer credits

Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer April 17, 2025

As enrollment begins for summer and fall 2025, adult students may be spending long periods in front of their computer, trying to match up transferred credits, navigate new degree requirements, and understand...

Illustration Credit: Zach Ruiz

Issue 4 is out now!

March 28, 2025

   

Bernadette Pruitt highlighted the academic journey and life of Artemisia Bowden to teach history of Black women in higher education. Courtesy: UHD College of Public Service.

UHD event highlights Black women’s impact in higher education

Moira Estrada, Reporter March 28, 2025

UHD recently hosted the “Rise of Black Women in Higher Education,” event featuring UHD associate professor of history Bernadette Pruitt. The event was part of UHD’s VitalVoices Speaker Series and...

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new UHD offices was located on the tenth floor of the Amegy Bank Building.

UHD celebrates their new space at 1801 Main St.

Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter March 27, 2025

UHD hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting for their new offices at 1801 Main St, a space “great for courting donors,” according to President Loren Blanchard. This event was hosted at 10 a.m. on March...

Illustration credit: Giselle Oviedo

Issue 3 is out now!

March 7, 2025
Click here to access and read all the latest for Issue 3.

Video: Afrobeats Block Party in room A300

Karla Carrillo, Editor March 7, 2025

ASA, BSA and CSIT hosted the Afrobeats Party with special guest SAiD Institute on the final day of Black History Month. Treats and live music were offered to all students, faculty and staff in room A300. Reporter...

Alicia Odewale greets the audience at the President’s Lecture Series: "Searching for Black Ancestors in the American West."

President’s lecture series features archeologist on searching for Black ancestors

Mariana Barragran, Reporter March 6, 2025

On Feb. 18, Alicia Odewale delivered a lecture on 'Searching for Black Ancestors in the American West' in the TDECU Tour Room as part of the President’s Lecture Series in celebration of Black History...

Bikers meet up and get ready at the UHD Bike Club Sign

UMAC and UHDBC joined together for Jazz Sundays in the Parks at Discovery Green

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer March 6, 2025

On the evening of Feb. 23, UHD students were invited to either commute or ride their bikes to Discovery Green for a night of music and dance. “Jazzy Sundays in the Parks,” a concert series expanding...

Video: CAB hosts Y2K-themed party in room A300

Taylor Mcculloch, Videographer March 6, 2025

CAB hosted the "Y2K" event on Feb. 13 at room A300. The UHD student organization hosted this party for students, faculty and staff as a way to enjoy free time with music, dancing and food. Repoter:...

Dr. Hope Pamplin in her presentation, showed students how to submit a request for medical accommodations.

UHD departments unite to spread awareness on mental health, PTSD

Anastasia Olloque, Reporter March 5, 2025

The UHD Veteran Services department partnered with the Accessible Education Center, Counseling Services, and the office of Title IX / Equal Opportunity Services to raise awareness of mental health and...

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