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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...

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

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...

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

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...

Video: BSA hosts Women Empowerment Brunch for Black History Month in Milam & Travis Room

Anastasia Olloque, Reporter February 21, 2025

UHD Black Student Association hosted the Women Empowerment Brunch for Black History Month at the Milam and Travis room. The brunch included a panel discussion with women in leadership roles, a Q&A...

Video: New mural art on One Main Building North eighth floor

Karla Carrillo and Anastasia Olloque February 19, 2025

UHD Fine Arts students painted a new mural for the northside of One Main Building on the eighth floor. This project was completed fall semester of 2024 and shows themes of racial discrimination, educational...

Illustration Credit: Zach Ruiz

Issue 2 is out now!

February 14, 2025
Click here to access and read all the latest for Issue 2.
UHD Mutual Aid is looking for new members. Courtesy: Heather Williams

UHD Mutual Aid Network provides community support to UHD students, encourages them to join

Heather Williams, Reporter February 14, 2025

It has been announced that UHD now has a student-led mutual aid network on campus. The UHD Mutual Aid Network was created to bring students together through a collective idea of “people helping people,”...

Amy Sanchez (center) explains her observations to Dr. Fei Yang.

UHD learns more about the court system with Houston Court Watch

Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer February 13, 2025

On Jan. 17, Dr. Fei Yang, Director of the Houston Laboratory for Crime and Justice and assistant professor at UHD's College of Public Service, hosted an information session for the Houston Court Watch...

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