UHCL News

UHCL staff member's research study explores reality of 'underprepared' college students

February 05, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL staff member's research study explores reality of 'underprepared' college students

Scott Richardson, Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator at University of Houston-Clear Lake, has co-authored an article focusing on the life and academic factors in college students’ lives that impact their ability to persist through graduation. The article, titled “Addressing Misperceptions of Underprepared Students: A Case Study at a Public American University,” will be published this year in the Journal of Global Education Review.

Short Takes

February 04, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

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

UHCL prof receives top educational administration honor

February 04, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL prof receives top educational administration honor

John Decman, associate professor of educational leadership at University of Houston-Clear Lake, received the Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration 2019 Educator of the Year award on Jan. 27 at the TCPEA Midwinter Conference in Austin.

Actors From The London Stage perform new take on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

February 03, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Actors From The London Stage perform new take on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

For anyone who thinks there’s nothing new to experience in a Shakespeare play, the five intrepid Actors From The London Stage would bet that their unique version of “The Tempest,” to be performed at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater Feb. 13-15 at 7:30 p.m., is the exception.

Special series celebrating Black History Month at UHCL

January 31, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Special series celebrating Black History Month at UHCL

Americans observe Black History Month each February, highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of blacks throughout history and in their own community. University of Houston-Clear Lake is set to begin its own celebration of Black History Month, placing the spotlight on African American distinguished alumni, students and president, Ira K. Blake.

Remember Jones to play original hits, reprise Amy Winehouse in Bayou Theater

January 30, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Remember Jones to play original hits, reprise Amy Winehouse in Bayou Theater

The name ‘Anthony D’Amato’ might not seem to be a very common one, but in the case of an Asbury Park, New Jersey-based singer by that name, it became a problem when he became confused with another singer with the same name at the same booking agency. With a new and unique name, Remember Jones, backed up by an 11-piece band, will perform his theatrical pop-soul songs with a throwback, storytelling vibe at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Short Takes

January 29, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

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

President Ira K. Blake interviewed in ‘Students’ Voices Matter’ podcast

January 27, 2020 | UHCL Staff

President Ira K. Blake interviewed in ‘Students’ Voices Matter’ podcast

University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake reflected on her lifelong commitment to higher education and the how students can apply their education to create change in the world during a podcast called "Students' Voices Matter" with Houston news icon Linda Lorelle.

Spatial learning demonstration in Neumann Library

January 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Spatial learning demonstration in Neumann Library

As “techies” continue to shift their interest from desktop devices to mobile devices, the trend toward goggles, headsets and other wearable devices continues to increase. Alex Haber, state/local government and education team leader Magic Leap, a spatial computing platform that integrates digital content into the physical world, will be demonstrating this technology at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Alfred R. Neumann Library on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. - noon.

Education Abroad fair to connect students with international study options

January 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Education Abroad fair to connect students with international study options

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s inaugural Education Abroad Fair will take place Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Atrium II of the Bayou Building.

Good communication is key to help teachers, parents with kids struggling behaviorally

January 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Good communication is key to help teachers, parents with kids struggling behaviorally

For some young children, the transition from home to the structure of a school environment can be a tough one. Tori Fletcher, a third-year graduate student pursing her master of arts in behavior analysis at University of Houston-Clear Lake, is interested in working with children who have severe problem behavior and helping parents and teachers identify and stop problem behavior before it starts.

Grant allows more students to enjoy Art School for Children

January 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Grant allows more students to enjoy Art School for Children

Local elementary students have a chance to attend afterschool art classes offered by University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art School for Children and Young Adults at a free or greatly reduced rate, thanks to a grant from the Kinder Morgan Foundation.