STEM careers grant helps students find success, give back
June 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For University of Houston-Clear Lake students like David Langner, the Pathways to STEM Careers grant is helping them successfully attain their educational and professional goals. The grant targets Hispanic students choosing a STEM-related field of study, offering support services and other strategies to increase their academic and professional success.
Prof reflects on 45 years at UHCL, linking science educators to NASA
June 25, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Back in August of 1975, the construction of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s campus was barely complete. Robert Jones, who had been employed at NASA as a missions planning and operations officer in the Public Affairs Office, was awarded a one-year visiting professorship position, at University of Houston’s main campus.
UHCL celebrates donors to annual giving program
June 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Annual Giving celebrated alumni, faculty, staff and students at the Days of Giving Donor Appreciation Event held June 10. The university is committed to partnering with alumni, friends, parents and families to transform UHCL, expanding opportunities for students across Bay Area Houston and beyond.
Qatar Charity and UHCL partner to help alleviate food insecurity
June 18, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Qatar Charity and the University of Houston-Clear Lake Diplomacy Institute formalized an agreement that will help to ensure that whatever challenges students may face in their educational journey, food insecurity will not be among them. The Qatar Charity Food Equity Initiative agreement was signed June 15.
How does the U.S. view women leaders? UHCL prof offers insights
June 17, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Harris’ nomination as the first woman of color as a vice presidential candidate evoked a strong, but mixed, reaction. In this conversation, University of Houston-Clear Lake Associate Professor of Sociology Amy Lucas explores the reasons for the deep-seated biases that still exist against women in leadership.
New UHCL dean hopes to be part of students' 'transformative' experience
June 16, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Glenn Sanford is a first-generation college student who never dreamed of getting a doctorate or having a career in academia. His own college experience changed his life. He hopes to change the lives of students like him by becoming University of Houston-Clear Lake’s new dean of the College of Human Sciences and Humanities.
Joint UHCL-ACC agreement fast-tracks nursing students to full degree
June 11, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland and Alvin Community College have expanded their long-standing partnership to help address an acute shortage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in the workforce. With the agreement, students can receive their bachelor of science in nursing from UHCL with just one additional semester of coursework after earning their associate degree in nursing from ACC.
UH System appoints first-ever UHCL Hawk as student regent
June 10, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named Derek Delgado to be the new student regent on the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Delgado, who is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at University of Houston-Clear Lake, is the first Hawk ever to be appointed to the board.
Should the U.S. cancel student debt? UHCL economics prof weighs in
June 04, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Following 2020 campaign promises to alleviate student debt, President Joe Biden has proposed offering up to $10,000 in federal student loan cancellation to borrowers as well as provide for free community college. But what does this truly mean for college students? Associate Professor of Economics Stephen Cotten explores this and other questions affecting college voters.
Free COVID-19 vaccines, testing available at UH-Clear Lake
June 03, 2021 | UHCL Staff
To support the health and safety of the community, University of Houston-Clear Lake is partnering with Curative to offer free COVID-19 PCR testing and vaccines in Clear Lake. Both services are available at the Delta Building of the university’s Bay Area Boulevard location, and are available for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Doctoral psychology students earn top internships
June 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Psychological intervention for a traumatized child can be life changing, and when she discovered that, said Behnaz Darban, it changed her own life. Darban is among a cohort of seven in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Doctor of Psychology in Health Service Psychology program who will begin yearlong internships in schools, hospitals and clinical settings.
Enroll your kids in youth summer camps at UH-Clear Lake
May 26, 2021 | UHCL Staff
From day camps that explore cooking and wildlife to rockets and art, enroll your students in engaging summer programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake to make sure the learning doesn't end. Registration is now open, with camp options for pre-K through 12th grade.