UHD: Vitalalumni Event On March 29

Pasadena TX

27 March, 2022

4:07 PM

Description

Press release from the University of Houston-Downtown: March24, 2022 UHD Alumni and Houston Council Member Mike Knox will be on campus as part of the Center for Public Service & Community Research's vitalalumni series to discuss "A Non-Conformist Approach to Life!" 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. The At-Large Position 1 Council Member will share his life choices from ending his high school journey to receiving a GED to joining the United States Air Force to earning a UHD degree. Knox also will share his tenure at the Houston Police Department (HPD) working with gangs that resulted in the creation of the HPD's Gang Unit, his career as a consultant and public speaker, becoming an author and now serving the City of Houston. Those interested in attending the event may do so in-person at the Commerce Street Building, Room C100 or via zoom by registering online. About the University of Houston-Downtown The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)—the second-largest university in Houston—has served the educational needs of the nation's fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates more than 15,000 students; boasts more than 60,000 alumni and offers 45 bachelor's, nine master's degree programs and 16 fully online programs within five colleges (Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Public Service; Sciences & Technology; and University College). For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks UHD among universities across the nation for Best Online Criminal Justice Programs (No. 27 and No. 15 for Veterans) and Best Online Bachelor's Programs. UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. U.S. News ranked the University among Top Performers on Social Mobility and a No. 1 ranking as the most diverse institution of higher education in the southern region of the U.S. The University is noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit www.uhd.edu. This press release was produced by the University of Houston-Downtown. The views expressed here are the author's own.