UHCL now offers bachelor’s, master’s in occupational safety and health
September 17, 2018 | Jim Townsend
Aligning with evolving industry and academic expectations, University of Houston-Clear Lake now offers bachelor’s and master’s of science degrees occupational safety and health.
Mechanical engineering prof proud to teach in new UHCL STEM facility
September 10, 2018 | UHCL Staff
With a doctorate in a STEM field, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Mohsen Daghooghi knew he had many career options across many industries in Houston. “I came Houston with the intention of working in academia because I know I am inherently a teacher,” he said.
UHCL, state reps celebrate opening of new buildings
September 05, 2018 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake administrators, state legislators, students, faculty, staff and architects shared the excitement of the grand opening of two new buildings on campus during a celebratory event in late August.
New STEM and Classroom Building is prof's dream come true for entire campus community
August 31, 2018 | UHCL Staff
There are not many things everyone can agree on, except maybe one: moving is stressful. But for University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Chemistry Anton Dubrovskiy, seeing those stacks of boxes piling up in his office in the Bayou Building meant one thing: at long last, the future has finally arrived.
Family of international alumni say you 'can't go wrong' enrolling at UHCL
August 13, 2018 | UHCL Staff
In the fall of 1996, Kanchana Weerasinghe did what legions of American students do: They go away to college. But instead of just packing his car and driving a few hours to a new school, he traveled almost 10,000 miles from Sri Lanka to enroll at University of Houston-Clear Lake to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Astronaut Sunita L. Williams shares advice, experience with young students
August 01, 2018 | George Mattingly II
Astronaut Sunita L. Williams shared her experiences during spaceflight and the future of commercial spaceflight with young students attending United Space School (USS) at University of Houston-Clear Lake, a program of the Foundation for International Space Education.
Student's passion to help others fuels cancer research
July 31, 2018 | George Mattingly II
From working as a combat medic in the scorching desert to battling DNA resistance under the lens of a microscope, Alfred Mimms is collaborating with distinguished faculty and researchers to push the limits of cancer research.
Physics bridge program a path to many career choices
July 31, 2018 | Jim Townsend
What started out as a way to help minority college students find a path to a Ph.D. in physics has morphed into much more at University of Houston-Clear Lake. It’s drawing students from all over the U.S. into UH-Clear Lake’s master of physics program, which expands students’ career options beyond traditional doctorate-level academia.
Short Takes
July 13, 2018 | UHCL Staff
Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events.
Nearly 1,100 UHCL grads walk at spring commencement
June 01, 2018 | Jim Townsend
Nearly 1,300 students graduated this spring at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Two commencement ceremonies were held on Sunday, May 20, at NRG Arena. Almost 1,100 students chose to walk across the stage.
UHCL biotechnologist eyeing damage to Gulf coral reefs
May 25, 2018 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake biotechnologist Lory Santiago-Vazquez is keeping close watch on the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, a system of coral reefs about 100 nautical miles east of Galveston in the Gulf of Mexico. The sanctuary provides habitat for many threatened and protected species – corals, sharks, rays, sea turtles and marine mammals – as well as several species important to the fishing industry.
UHCL appoints senior vice president for academic affairs and provost
May 21, 2018 | Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake has named Steven Berberich to become senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective July 2.