College of Public Service - UHD

09/10/2026

Stay tune UHD Gators on what the Law Enforcement Academy is up to. Here’s a hint… it’s explosive!!!

09/08/2026

Good luck on your studies Gators. Your first exam is right around the corner.

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09/08/2026

It’s Fall meaning it’s time for the Houston Laboratory for Crime and Justice’s “Houston Court Watch program.”

09/01/2026

This Morning Dr. Harris invited a special and familiar face Mrs. Kathryn Griffin who is the founder of TDCJ and helps victims in human trafficking. She came to give Dr. Harris Human Trafficking class an excellent lecture about what she does and how she puts her all into helping victims all across Houston!!

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Hey Gators lets welcome our new Head of the Criminal Justice Department Chair, Dr. Clete Snell!!

08/24/2026

Free Groceries at CPS. Helping out our students and the community one grocery bag at a time.
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08/24/2026

Annnnd the groceries are here! Setting up now.

05/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jacob Fox back to the University of Houston-Downtown!

Jacob officially started this week as our new Academic Success Coordinator III with the College of Public Service Advising team. In this role, he will support students in Criminal Justice and Urban Education while collaborating across the UHD campus community.

We are excited to have Jacob return to UHD and look forward to the enthusiasm, experience, and dedication to student success that he brings to our team!

A message from Jacob:
“Hello everyone, my name is Jacob Fox, and I’m excited to be returning to UHD as an Academic Success Coordinator III with CPS Advising. I look forward to reconnecting and collaborating with many of you in this new role while continuing to support student success. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, working out, and spending time with my dog.”

Welcome back, Jacob!

05/19/2026

Why We Teach: UHD Adjunct Faculty Spotlight

At the University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service, our adjunct faculty play a vital role in shaping the next generation of public servants, leaders, and justice professionals. As part of the Teaching Fellow initiative, this special video series highlights the outstanding dedication, experience, and impact of the educators who help make our programs thrive.

In this featured interview, viewers will hear personal insights from a Social Work and Urban Education faculty member about their experience teaching at UHD, the meaningful connections formed with students, and memorable success stories from the classroom. Through these conversations, the College celebrates the passion and commitment our adjunct instructors bring to student success and community engagement every day.

Watch and learn more about the people behind the classroom who continue to inspire and empower students throughout the College of Public Service.