UHCL News

Genre-bending concert to electrify Bayou Theater

September 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Genre-bending concert to electrify Bayou Theater

Abraham Lincoln did not know that when he used the phrase, “with malice toward none” in his second inaugural address, that over 150 years later, it would be used as much more than a metaphor. Apollo Chamber Players will perform "With Malice Toward None" at the Bayou Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

UHCL prof's presentation explores migrant children's trauma

September 03, 2021 | UHCL Staff

UHCL prof's presentation explores migrant children's trauma

Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children who have been apprehended by U.S. border patrol are now entering American classrooms while struggling with mental health issues including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. A talk on Friday, Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at University of Houston-Clear Lake will explore this important topic.

Initiative helps people with severe autism, caregivers free of charge

September 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Initiative helps people with severe autism, caregivers free of charge

It’s estimated that one in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, yet this diagnosis is still widely misunderstood. For the many families struggling to find support for severe behavior, the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders is offering another option: the new Intensive Outpatient Behavior Disorders Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland.

Parents U sessions provide college readiness info for families

September 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Parents U sessions provide college readiness info for families

In the last year, many Texas universities have suspended their usual SAT and ACT requirements for admissions, becoming “test optional” through fall 2021. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Executive Education in the College of Business is helping parents understand the current landscape of preparing kids for college.

Broadway singer to perform, debut art exhibit at UHCL

August 31, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Broadway singer to perform, debut art exhibit at UHCL

If you love music, art and the voice of a booming baritone entertainer, you’re in luck. On Sept. 8, Broadway actor Jeff McCarthy will perform “A Night of Broadway Cabaret” at the Bayou Theater, as well as opening his first-ever art exhibition, “A View from my Treehouse.”

UHCL volunteers celebrated for supporting success

August 27, 2021 | UHCL Staff

UHCL volunteers celebrated for supporting success

In celebration of the long-standing tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism at University of Houston-Clear Lake, over 40 volunteers were recognized and honored by the university’s president, Ira K. Blake, at a reception at Bay Oaks Country Club this week. All of the attendees volunteered on a UHCL board, council, committee or association.

Live shows resume at Bayou Theater, Mercury opens new season

August 25, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Live shows resume at Bayou Theater, Mercury opens new season

After last year’s almost blanket cancellation of live theater performances, the Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake is announcing its new 2021-22 season, presenting 11 new, in-person shows covering numerous genres. In keeping with tradition, the Mercury Chamber Orchestra will open the new season on Friday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Former inmates learn to teach in UHCL Bridges Out program

August 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Former inmates learn to teach in UHCL Bridges Out program

Each year, over 600,000 individuals are released from prison, and about 75% of them are re-arrested within five years, reports the American Psychological Association. Convictions limit employment prospects, and this is exactly the problem that University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of Humanities Shreerekha Subramanian aims to address.

Elite athletes can't 'tough it out' when it comes to stress: UHCL expert explains

August 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Elite athletes can't 'tough it out' when it comes to stress: UHCL expert explains

Simone Biles isn’t the first Olympic elite athlete to compete through extreme stress. But by stepping back from her events on the world’s most watched stage, she has forced a spotlight on the issue of how mental health affects elite athletes’ performances, and how their coaches, teammates and fans respond.

Training promotes positive engagement between cops, autistic people

August 19, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Training promotes positive engagement between cops, autistic people

Law enforcement officers may sometimes use unnecessary physical force or escalate problem behavior when attempting to gain the compliance of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A training program developed by a UHCL behavior analysis alumna is helping improve how police respond.

'Drewzba' means friendship in Russian

August 18, 2021 | UHCL Staff

'Drewzba' means friendship in Russian

You’re never too old to learn something new—not even something a bit complicated, like learning a new language with a completely different alphabet. The Foreign Language and English Enhancement program at University of Houston-Clear Lake has been opening new worlds to Patrick Chimes, a retired NASA television engineering and operations manager.

Institute offers help, hope to people with traumatic brain injury

August 17, 2021 | UHCL Staff

Institute offers help, hope to people with traumatic brain injury

When Sean Carter was 22, he was working on getting good grades, thinking about becoming a real estate attorney, and hanging out with his friends. He was also enjoying a growing modeling career in New York. Now 38, he has a career he never considered — he is a public speaker who can’t speak.