Students participate in UHCL spring 2022 commencement
May 09, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Over 1,100 University of Houston-Clear Lake spring 2022 graduates will earn their degrees and be recognized during a ceremony on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. for the Colleges of Education and Business, and 3 p.m. for the Colleges of Science and Engineering and Human Sciences and Humanities at NRG Arena, 1 NRG Parkway, Houston.
STEM Challenge competition begins lifelong connections for UHCL alumnus
May 04, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Each year, UHCL hosts a STEM Challenge competition in hopes of inspiring high school and community college students to obtain a STEM degree. Daniel Velazco, who transferred to UHCL from San Jacinto College, said his participation in the competition helped guide him on his path forward- and kept him connected to the university.
Global Farewell event highlights achievements of international students at UHCL
May 03, 2022 | UHCL Staff
It’s not easy to journey to a foreign country- perhaps across the globe, to further your education. UHCL has been an attractive choice for international students, boasting over 500 students from 43 countries, the majority of whom achieve their degree and, like Lilac Li and Harshith Sathyaprakash, find success after graduation.
New student org offers support, professional development to STEM teacher candidates
May 02, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Most states in the U.S. are reporting a lack of well-qualified teachers with the most severe shortages in math and the sciences. Giving teacher candidates the best possible preparation before entering the classroom is key to remedying the problem, and that’s the purpose of UHCLTeach, a rigorous secondary math and science certification program.
Legendary American composers tell stories through music: Apollo Chamber Players
April 26, 2022 | UHCL Staff
At first glance, the names Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery and Adolphus Hailstork might not mean much. But their contributions as classical music composers are profound, and the Apollo Chamber Players will be showcasing their work at their upcoming performance, entitled “American Legends,” at University of Houston-Clear Lake on May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Learn to speak with your hands! Hand sign begins new Hawk tradition
April 25, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Do you know how to speak with your hands? Hand gestures, accompanied by spoken words, can significantly increase the value of our message. All the most energetic and charismatic speakers know the impact of combining hand movements with the right words.
Student org impacts community, volunteers tax services to people in need
April 22, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Few people look forward to Income Tax Day - the process of filing taxes can be complicated and frustrating. That’s why finance and accounting students in the Beta Alpha Psi organization at UHCL have been providing their services for free to people having difficulty getting their taxes filed in time.
UHCL summer, fall registration open as of April 15
April 21, 2022 | UHCL Staff
It’s never too early to start thinking about applying for college. Summer registration at University of Houston-Clear Lake begins April 15 and continues through June 3, with financial aid opportunities still available. Begin by speaking with an advisor who can help new or transfer students get "there"- even if they aren’t sure where "there" is yet.
RN-BSN reaccreditation affirms top quality, standards of UHCL's program
April 20, 2022 | UHCL Staff
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the nation’s leading authority that provides specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education programs in the U.S., has reaccredited University of Houston-Clear Lake’s RN-BSN program.
'Proud to be a Hawk': Engineering students win top honors in competition
April 19, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake mechanical engineering and computer science students supported by the Pathways to STEM Careers grant program achieved recognition as well as the top awards at the Texas Academy of Science Annual Meeting, which took place in February on the UH-Clear Lake Campus.
Scholarship recipients connect with donors, share experiences
April 18, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake scholarship donors met the students who are the recipients of those scholarships at an event last week, sharing life stories and future plans. About 10 students from across all disciplines, and over 50 alumni-scholarship donors attended the event.
Prof's contribution to Houston Women's Commission results in big gains for paid family leave
April 15, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that Houston City Council voted this week on a proposed equitable, progressive parental leave policy for city employees based on the recommendation of the Houston Women’s Commission. The policy was unanimously approved on Wednesday, April 13.