UHCL's Testing Center offers highest standards in testing, security
January 14, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Testing centers present a meaningful way in which institutions of higher education can benefit students and the community. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Testing Center offers a range of services, and with its recent recertification by the National College Testing Association, all testers can be assured their experience will be in a secure environment.
UHCL students learn culture, environmental best practices in Oman
January 11, 2022 | UHCL Staff
International travel and study is a great way for college students to acquire global skills and open up personal and professional opportunities. That’s why on Jan. 2, 10 University of Houston-Clear Lake students and three professors traveled almost 9,000 miles to Muscat, Oman, for a two-week study of Oman’s food and environmental sustainability practices.
Grammy-nominated blues artist Shemekia Copeland to perform
January 10, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Four-time Grammy-nominated blues singer Shemekia Copeland will be spotlighting her album, “Civil Unrest,” in a performance at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The album expresses Copeland's message of peace and tolerance in a world full of divisiveness.
UHCL wins two national awards for campus voter engagement
January 07, 2022 | UHCL Staff
College students have been a key demographic in the last three elections, becoming more actively involved with issues like climate change, social justice and the economy. Raising awareness about the voting process is critical, and programs by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership at University of Houston-Clear Lake have increased voter engagement on campus significantly.
Gamers, developers come to UHCL for tournament
January 04, 2022 | UHCL Staff
About 40 Warhammer 40K enthusiasts and 150 other gamers gathered hours at University of Houston-Clear Lake for the Holiday Gaming Thing and Warhammer 40K Rise of the Empire Grand Tournament in December. Associate Professor of Psychology Steven Sutherland, director for the Serious Games and Simulations degree program, said the event was about much more than playing games.
After graduation, staying connected matters, UHCL alumna says
December 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Many students graduate from college wondering if they’ll ever use some of the material they learned in their coursework. Kimberly Campbell, a two-time University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna, felt she gained so much both professionally and personally out of her classes, she made it a priority to stay strongly connected as an active member of the Alumni Partnership.
UHCL alum seeks to leave a legacy of transformation
December 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Despite considerable success throughout her career in retail and human resources, Billie Manz came to a professional crossroads for one simple reason — she didn’t have a college degree. She turned to University of Houston-Clear Lake to open her career prospects. Now, she’s looking to share that opportunity with others.
Tesla intern, UHCL student aims to support cleaner energy
December 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Most people hear the name “Tesla” and think about a very expensive car that’s fun to drive. Janet Rivera would agree, but as she begins her internship at the Gigafactory in Austin, those things have nothing to do with why she’s interested in working for Tesla.
Qatar Charity, UHCL Diplomacy Institute partner for food distribution
December 15, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Continuing a partnership formalized last summer, Qatar Charity and the Diplomacy Institute at the University of Houston-Clear Lake launched a food distribution effort December 14 at Lone Star College-Houston North Campus. The event was attended by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Lone Star College-Houston North President Quentin Wright, and UH-Clear Lake Interim President Richard Walker.
UHCL students study food sustainability ahead of trip to Oman
December 13, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Achieving a healthy and sustainable food future is among the world’s most urgent concerns. Ten University of Houston-Clear Lake students will be traveling over 8,000 miles to learn how Oman, a small country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, has been innovating toward this goal.
'Still have a ton to learn': For UHCL graduate, age is no barrier
December 09, 2021 | UHCL Staff
At age 70, Paul Feiler might be the oldest student to cross the stage at the fall 2021 University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Commencement ceremony on Dec. 12. He’s a “non-traditional” student to say the least, and he is perfectly happy with that label.
New degree equips early childhood teachers
December 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake is among just eight Texas universities offering a degree aimed specifically at teacher candidates interested in focusing on early childhood years. The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3 will be offered in fall 2022.