College of Public Service - UHD

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!

More incredible photos with our cadets at the shooting range

The College of Public Service at UHD brought the energy to our college-wide Cinco de Mayo celebration yesterday! 💃🏽🇲🇽

From vibrant music and festive flavors to community spirit and cultural pride, it was a day full of joy, connection, and celebration. Our students, faculty, and staff showed up and showed out—making it a fiesta to remember! 🎊✨

Here’s to honoring culture, building community, and creating unforgettable moments together.

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from the University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service!

Today, we celebrate the dedicated educators who inspire minds, uplift communities, and shape the future every day. At UHD’s College of Public Service, we are proud to prepare and support the next generation of teachers who lead with purpose and passion.

To our faculty, students, alumni, and all educators in our community—thank you for your commitment to education and the impact you make both inside and outside the classroom.

Join us in celebrating a teacher who made a difference in your life by sharing your story!

The Criminal Justice program in the College of Public Service has had an incredible spring semester filled with impactful partnerships and real-world learning experiences.

From supporting human trafficking survivors alongside Office of Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Constable Precinct 1 to engaging with the Houston region United States Secret Service on their pursuits in combating human trafficking operations, our students gained critical insight into the fight against exploitation.

Students also had the opportunity to observe criminal court proceedings thanks to Harris County Courts, and volunteered with Harris County Sheriff's Office—getting a firsthand look at the daily operations of the Harris County Joint Processing Center.

Proud of our students for stepping beyond the classroom and into the field, building knowledge, awareness, and a commitment to public service.

This past Saturday was one to be a proud gator.

My science methods students, Be A Teacher Club officers, and DAIR to Teach scholars showed up and showed out at the Earth Day @ Discovery Green event as part of a service-learning project. This marks our third year with Urban Education students participating—and we came strong.

Nearly 60 UE student volunteers dedicated their time and energy to support sustainability efforts and connect with the Houston community.

From promoting Zero Waste initiatives to representing UHD, the College of Public Service, and the Urban Education program, our students embodied service, leadership, and environmental responsibility every step of the way.

This is what future educators look like.