Parents U sessions provide college readiness info for families
September 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Public service leadership student elected to Pasadena City Council
August 04, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Jonathan Estrada chose University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bachelor of Science in Public Service Leadership as his program because it’s what he wanted to do in his life. As the newly-elected councilman for Pasadena City Council District E, he’s putting theory into immediate practice.
Why are some states banning Critical Race Theory? UHCL prof shares insights
August 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Is “critical race theory” a different perspective on how racial constructs have shaped public policy in America, or is it a divisive discourse that pits white people against people of color? On both ends of the political spectrum, CRT has invoked deep discord.
HHPI supports brain injury recovery through exercise, service
July 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, and it’s the cause of death for over 160 Americans daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TBI recovery is an important focus for the new clinical director of the Health and Human Performance Institute at University of Houston-Clear Lake.