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.
'Meme Attack' winner draws from fountain of inspiration
December 03, 2021 | UHCL Staff
If you’re a University of Houston-Clear Lake student with classes in the STEM and Classroom Building, you probably know that the water fountains in that building have a mind of their own. In fact, unless you’d like to get sprayed in the face, it’s probably best you bring your own water bottle.
Two UHCL ceremonies honor fall students, prior ‘virtual’ graduates
December 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Over 1,000 University of Houston-Clear Lake fall 2021 graduates will receive their degrees and be recognized during an in-person commencement ceremony on Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Minute Maid Park. Of those, 645 will be recognized for receiving their undergraduate degrees, and 363 will receive their graduate degrees.
UHCL alumna's business impresses 'Shark Tank,' Oprah
November 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Don’t try to tell Christina Funke Tegbe she can’t do something. When she decided to become an entrepreneur specializing in skin and body care products, someone told her she didn’t have enough experience. Now, the UH-Clear Lake alumna is the founder and creative visionary of growing African beauty brand 54 Thrones.
UHCL aims to strengthen transfer student success
November 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake has been selected to participate in an initiative that will improve efforts between UH-Clear Lake and San Jacinto College to expand overall student success and set more measurable goals for improved and more equitable transfer student success.
Father-son piano duo ushers in holiday season at Bayou Theater
November 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Father and son pianists Donald and Barron Ryan have delighted audiences around the U.S. and internationally, blending classic and contemporary music into a concert experience you won’t want to miss at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Press 'start' to begin new career: serious games offer valuable skills
November 18, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The word “game” invokes images of children sitting in front of screens for hours. Generally, the word is not associated with adults engaged in constructive work. Nevertheless, gamification and “serious” games, which are defined as games with a specific, measurable learning objective, have become an instrumental tool for acquiring new skills in the workplace.
UHCL alum lives dream of filmmaking, authoring children's books
November 16, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Rhys Griffin may look like a grown man, but don’t be fooled. When he was a kid, he dreamed of telling stories through films or on pages with colorful illustrations. “I grew up on children’s books and shows. Most people grew out of them, but I didn’t,” he said.