UHCL News

President Blake reflects on legacy, prepares for new era at UHCL

August 08, 2019 | George Mattingly II

President Blake reflects on legacy, prepares for new era at UHCL

For Ira K. Blake, education is a game-changer. As the fifth president of the University of Houston-Clear Lake, she is passionately leading a new era for the university that advances its legacy of educating problem-solvers who create new ways of tackling the world’s challenges.

Alum returns to campus to lead support, advocacy for Texas transgender community

July 05, 2019 | George Mattingly II

Alum returns to campus to lead support, advocacy for Texas transgender community

Representatives from colleges and universities across Texas gathered at University of Houston-Clear Lake to learn about research, resources and new ideas to support transgender people at educational institutions at the 11th Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit.The two-day event was led by Founder and Executive Director of TTNS Josephine P. Tittsworth, who is a UHCL graduate.

Family, education fuel Pearland couple to give back to community

June 07, 2019 | George Mattingly II

Family, education fuel Pearland couple to give back to community

Although Nizam and Jesmin Meah came to the United States from Bangladesh, they call Pearland home. It’s where they see opportunities for everyone to better themselves. With the Meah’s help, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland is expanding the footprint of its autism center and equipping nurses for the workforce, providing more access to treatment and health care resources.

UHCL ceramist creates in commitment to help fight hunger in Houston

May 15, 2019 | George Mattingly II

UHCL ceramist creates in commitment to help fight hunger in Houston

University of Houston-Clear Lake Art Gallery Assistant Director Karen Fiscus is doing her part to fight hunger and give back to the community by creating 100 ceramic bowls for the 15th Annual Empty Bowls Houston.

Students share research, learn trends in Human Factors psych from industry experts

May 10, 2019 | George Mattingly II

Students share research, learn trends in Human Factors psych from industry experts

University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate students pursuing a Master of Science with a Concentration in Applied Cognitive Psychology shared their original research with industry experts and peers as part of the 15th Annual Houston Human Factors Symposium in April.

Alum's legacy of giving stimulates community, access to education

April 02, 2019 | George Mattingly II

Alum's legacy of giving stimulates community, access to education

As a financial expert, Michael Landolt knows the power of investing in not only business, but in people. When he and his wife, Ann, established a scholarship endowment at UHCL, they ensured that students in the area got access to higher education with a lower burden of cost.

Psych professor to research biases toward sufferers of substance abuse with research endowment

March 25, 2019 | George Mattingly II

Psych professor to research biases toward sufferers of substance abuse with research endowment

University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Psychology Christine Walther will explore biases toward people who suffer from substance abuse as this year's honoree for the Marilyn Mieszkuc Professorship in Women’s Studies, an annual endowment that supports faculty research across a variety disciplines that involve gender issues.

UHCL staff member appointed to Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board

December 20, 2018 | George Mattingly II

UHCL staff member appointed to Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board

Nicholas Jayce Arvizu, interim staff assistant in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (SDEI) is looking to connect UHCL’s LBGTQ community to more of these resources in Houston as a new member of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s LGBTQ Advisory Board.

Video: Student supporting young minds as teacher and homegrown role model through UHCL partnership

December 07, 2018 | George Mattingly II

Video: Student supporting young minds as teacher and homegrown role model through UHCL partnership

As part of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Success Through Education Programs (STEP), Nancy Vega returned to her childhood school district, where she is supporting young students as a teacher and a homegrown role model.

Support UH-Clear Lake on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27

November 14, 2018 | George Mattingly II

Support UH-Clear Lake on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27

Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and the community are invited to support University of Houston-Clear Lake on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27. The university is seeking to set a new participation record of at least 200 Hawks making a gift of $1 or more to any college, department, scholarship or program during a 24-hour period.

Alumna empowers Hawks with contributions to student, STEM scholarships

November 09, 2018 | George Mattingly II

Alumna empowers Hawks with contributions to student, STEM scholarships

Knowing firsthand the impact of the UHCL education, alumna Denise Navarro is helping to put the dream of higher education within reach for students by giving back to student scholarships.

UHCL welcomes new associate vice president for facilities management and construction

October 22, 2018 | George Mattingly II

UHCL welcomes new associate vice president for facilities management and construction

University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake named Eric I. Herrera as the new Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and Construction, who began his role on Oct. 15.