University of Houston-Clear Lake

International student finds connection, purpose at UHCL

December 13, 2018 | UHCL Staff

For three years, Johanna Jacob worked overnights at her job consulting with the Disney Consortium in India. She knew she was not fulfilling her purpose in that job, and she knew there had to more to life. Her first time on an airplane was a trip across the world to begin her master’s program in computer science at University of Houston-Clear Lake and along the way, she found out that indeed, there is more to life. As she graduates on Dec. 16, Jacob, 27, feels she’s getting much more than a diploma.

UHCL taps new director of student housing, residential life

December 12, 2018 | Jim Townsend

Matthew Perry will join the Division of Student Affairs as the director of Student Housing and Residential Life, effective Jan. 14, 2019. Perry brings more than 10 years of experience in university residential housing having served as hall director, area housing coordinator and associate director for Residential Education at the University of Toledo in Ohio.

Short Takes

December 11, 2018 | Jim Townsend

Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events

UHCL student newspaper one of six finalists for national award

December 10, 2018 | Brandon Pena

The University of Houston-Clear Lake’s student-run newspaper, The Signal, is one of six collegiate publications in the nation to be chosen as a finalist for Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2019 Crown Awards in the category of digital publications.

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

December 07, 2018 | George Mattingly II

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.

Low Carb Houston Conference speaker explores psychology of habit change

December 06, 2018 | UHCL Staff

Keith Norris, chief development officer, founder and owner of Paleo f(x), offered his perspective on the the benefits of good nutrition on a healthy lifestyle at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Low Carb Houston conference, which took place Oct. 25-17.

UHCL offenders program receives Regents' Academic Excellence Award

December 05, 2018 | Christine Klocke

The University of Houston System Board of Regents presented the Regents’ Academic Excellence Award to the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Texas Department of Criminal Justice Academics for Offenders Program. The award recognizes University of Houston System institutions’ programs and initiatives that exemplify excellence in teaching, research and/or public service.

Veteran trains for new career in exercise science at UHCL

December 05, 2018 | UHCL Staff

Randall Sharp never pictured himself finishing a four-year degree, much less starting a graduate program. But Sharp, who transferred to University of Houston-Clear Lake from Alvin Community College and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will be crossing the stage this December to receive his bachelor’s in fitness and human performance and begin his exercise and health sciences master’s in the spring.

UHCL educator's book uses storytelling to guide future teachers

December 04, 2018 | UHCL Staff

For Antonio Corrales, becoming a great educator is the result of having years of experience in the classroom and plenty of guidance from good mentors. That’s why Corrales, who is an assistant professor of educational leadership at University of Houston-Clear Lake, has authored a book to help teachers – especially those new to the profession – become effective educators.