JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
$25 Million INSPIRING SERVING BUILDING Gator Grit to Change the World
WHO The first-generation college student dedicated to beginning a new family legacy. The transfer student ready to cross the finish line. The graduate student striving to take their career to the next level. WE Home of Gator Grit. Unshakable students who dream, discover and push the boundaries of possibilities. Dedicated faculty that empower students with a real-world experiential education. Robust alumni—more than 45,000 strong and counting—that help shape the city’s workforce— a valuable asset to Houston’s business leaders. ARE Ready to take on our city, state, nation and the world.
Priority 1: SCHOLARSHIPS
INSPIRING STUDENTS FOR
BOUNDLESS SUCCESS
” Don’t let anything interfere with your education or compromise your future. Our country, state and Houston need you—educated, committed, focused and willing to sacrifice for others. We will do everything to ensure that you will succeed and graduate from UHD. When you succeed, UHD succeeds.
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Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz President, University of Houston-Downtown
For UHD alumna Rebecca Barbosa, the future is bright. Thanks to the Harry & Antje Gee Red Rose Endowed Scholarship, recipients like Rebecca—who are selected on the basis of academic achievements, leadership ability and the potential for contributing to the future of Houston—are empowered to see their dreams realized. “When you receive a scholarship, you have a responsibility to perform at the highest level and to stay passionate and committed to achieving your goals.”
A college degree is a game-changer that transforms the future of a UHD student. But for many promising students, financial need is often times a factor that deters them from seeing their dreams realized. While 70 percent of all full-time UHD students qualify for financial aid, a gap remains between the cost of tuition, fees and student resources. Join us to close the gap through scholarships that award merit and need. UHD’s commitment does not end once students enroll. We know that it is essential to help students maintain momentum toward earning a degree. That’s why the University offers wrap-around success coaching, advising, career mentoring, co-curricular activities and career exploration to remove roadblocks to student success and create positive pathways. Together, we have the power to change the trajectory of a student’s future and open new possibilities for their family’s future.
In 2014, Rebecca graduated with a degree in chemistry and is now enrolled in the MBA program at UHD.
Be On Time Scholarship Rewards continuing students who maintain a solid GPA and stay on a four-year graduation track.
Gator Scholarship Helps to recruit freshmen and transfer students with academic promise and financial need.
Priority 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SERVING TO MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
Building a Bridge to Recovery It’s just what Gators do.
Experiential education is a cornerstone of the Gator educational experience. One facet of experiential learning is the collaborative relationships UHD shares with community agencies throughout Houston. These partnerships offer students the opportunity to develop practical solutions to the city’s pressing issues. Students learn to stretch their minds and go beyond the ‘know-how’ by critically thinking about the world in which they live. UHD’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning creates a more community-minded University that prepares, educates and engages students by building bridges with local and regional nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses and individuals. It’s a win-win for our students and our city. Through your support of community engagement, we can enrich curriculum, teaching and learning that enhances a student’s academic success, cultivates social responsibility and contributes to the public good.
Community Partners Angela House • A*Med Home Health • American Red Cross • Avenue CDC • Big Brothers Big Sisters • CaféCollege Houston • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston • Change HAPPENS! • Citizen Schools • Citizens’ Environmental Coalition • College Forward • Cypress Assistance Ministries • Dress for Success Houston • Epilepsy Foundation Texas • Fifth Ward Enrichment Program, Inc. • Goodwill Industries of Houston • Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce • Harris County Juvenile Probation Department • Harris Health System • Health in My Hands Program – Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research • Heroes for Children • Holocaust Museum Houston • Houston Area Community Services, Inc. • Houston Food Bank • Houston ISD Volunteers in Public Schools Program • Houston ISD • Houston Hispanic Forum • Houston Public Library Volunteer Services • Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston • Junior Achievement of Houston • Keep Houston Beautiful • Lake Creek Greenway Partnership • Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts • Memorial Assistance Ministries • Mi Familia Vota • Mission of Yahweh • Mothers Against Drunk Driving • BakerRipley • Prevent Blindness Texas • Prison Entrepreneurship Program • Project C.U.R.E. • Reach Unlimited, Inc. • Ronald McDonald House Houston • Santa Maria Hostel • SEARCH Homeless Services • SER Jobs for Progress • Society of St. Vincent de Paul • Susan G. Komen Houston • The Beacon • The Children’s Assessment Center • The Fifth Ward Saints • TWRC Wildlife Center • Unlimited Visions Aftercare, Inc. • Vita-Living, Inc. • Wesley Community Center • Workfaith Connections • Writers in The Schools
Extending guidance, discipline, instruction and compassion was the formula for 27 UHD students in the College of Public Service. As part of a Criminal Justice Senior Seminar class, students counseled and helped individuals transition back into society following incarceration. Through lengthy and extensive training, students worked with nonprofit organizations— Angela House (residential women’s facility); WorkFaith Connections (disadvantaged job seekers); and Unlimited Visions Aftercare, Inc. (adult substance abuse program)—to help rebuild the futures of fellow Houstonians while gaining an education beyond the classroom.
”It’s a blessing to help others. Knowing that you can provide an answer or help someone move to a new chapter in their life is very rewarding.” ” Karla Caballo UHD Student
Priority 3: FACULTY & FACILITIES
BUILDING A UNIVERSITY FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Our city’s workforce is always evolving. And, so should our University. Committed to the success of our students, we recognize that scholarships, community engagement and state-of-the-art facilities will advance our students’ tenacious spirit to earn a degree and nurture their contributions to our city and region. Within our walls, a diverse and dedicated faculty and staff prepare students for tomorrow’s career opportunities and professions that we can only dream of today. Houston knows the value of a UHD degree. Our graduates are industry-ready professionals with sights set on dominating our city’s dynamic workforce. Along the banks of White Oak Bayou, the new $73 million College of Sciences and Technology Building is the next step in expanding our campus footprint. The facility will house research space to support chemistry and biological sciences with innovative classrooms, huddle rooms and the Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability. Additionally, a new central plant will provide the infrastructure for future development as UHD continues to serve a growing student body. Your support contributes to the next-generation of UHD graduates who are changing our world. Just think of all the possibilities.
UHD Fast Facts • UHD adds $1.2 billion in regional economic impact annually.* • Outstanding return on investment—UHD has the lowest tuition of any university in Houston and among the lowest in Texas. • New UHD graduates benefit from first-year earnings that are among the highest in the state.† • New Degree Programs: Texas’ First Bachelor of Science in Data Science; B.S. in Health & Behavioral Sciences; B.S. in Nursing; M.S. in Data Analytics. * Economic Modeling Specialties International † Higher Education Pays: The Initial Earnings of Graduates of Texas Public Colleges and Universities in Texas, American Institutes for Research
”UHD was there for my son. The students here are serious and hardworking. They juggle many responsibilities and they value their education. There’s a need for universities like UHD.” Marilyn Davies
Unprecedented Gift Thanks to the generosity and foresight of lifelong Houstonian and entrepreneur Marilyn Davies, UHD now holds the distinction of hosting the state’s first—and the nation’s fourth—college of business named for a woman. And, the largest philanthropic gift in the history of UHD named the Marilyn Davies College of Business.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
$25 Million By 2020 You have the opportunity to Invest in Blue. Together, we will endow new scholarships to create a lasting legacy for our students and their families. We will advance our collective vision of making a difference through community engagement. We will build facilities that encourage innovative research and collaboration between our extraordinary students and exceptional faculty. Together, we will change and transform lives, our city, state and nation.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz President To learn more, visit herewego.uhd.edu Johanna Wolfe
Vice President, Advancement & University Relations 713-221-8909 wolfej@uhd.edu
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