New AVP aims to tell UHCL’s story
May 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake has named Daniel Ramirez as the university’s interim assistant vice president for Marketing and Communications. He began his new role on May 3.
For local waterways, floating wetlands offer filtration power
May 04, 2021 | UHCL Staff
These rafts may look like quiet as they float in a waterway with leafy green plants and an occasional turtle or small alligator basking on board. But below the surface, says Kaylei Chau, a graduate student in environmental biology at University of Houston-Clear Lake, is where all the action is taking place.
UHCL prof: Hate crime act will raise awareness about discrimination
May 03, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas has risen to fourth in the country for highest rate in hate-crime incidents against Asians, according to California-based reporting center Stop Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate. A University of Houston-Clear Lake professor says the federal COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act may help improve reporting and awareness.
Did your business survive COVID chaos? I/O psychology students can help
April 30, 2021 | UHCL Staff
As businesses struggle to recover from the downsizing and other drastic changes forced upon them by the pandemic, they now have both the need and opportunity to reset their organizations toward economic prosperity. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Workplace Consulting is the right fit for the job.
Exhibition on climate change: 'We are all being affected'
April 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The natural world has been a source of inspiration for artists since the beginning of time. For Houston artist Jo Zider, her feelings about the environmental perils associated with climate change are channeled through her art. Her latest exhibit will go on display at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Art Gallery starting May 17.
UHCL Model Arab League team nets prestigious awards
April 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Every year since 2008, University of Houston-Clear Lake takes part in the Model Arab League at the regional level in Houston. This year they participated in both the regional competition, representing Lebanon, and the national competition, representing Sudan. The UH-Clear Lake team earned awards in two categories for their efforts.
UHCL alum expressing untold stories through art
April 26, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Caleb Davis came to University of Houston-Clear Lake unsure of what to study. After taking some art classes, said Lecturer of Art and Design Lauren Yandell, Davis found his voice as an artist — and since graduating, he’s found his path forward to build a career in the arts.
NASA interns' guidance to students: persistence pays off
April 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Getting an internship at NASA might seem like an out-of-this-world dream to many, but Brandeis Bellamy and Precious Fadimiroye would like their fellow University of Houston-Clear Lake students to know that with a little guidance, it can become a reality. The two interns will share their experiences in a live chat on April 30.
New director to prioritize research, sustainability, development
April 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For University of Houston-Clear Lake’s new Executive Director of the Institute for Human and Planetary Sustainability Megan Topham, sustainability isn’t just about addressing environmental issues. It’s about supporting and funding world-leading projects that are aligned with social, economic, environmental and educational goals for a better future.
Common Reader film explores racial inequity, class barriers
April 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program will culminate with a screening of "Owned: A Tale of Two Americas" on Monday, April 26, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The event will be followed by a discussion with the film’s director, Giorgio Angelini, along with Alyssa Shotwell, a coordinator for the event.
Pearland event to celebrate local Black police chiefs
April 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Intended to be part of Black History Month celebrations, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland’s rescheduled Community Conversation with Local Police Chiefs will be Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m., after February’s freeze caused power outages and other disruptions. The event will feature three Black police chiefs from the local area.
New VP: Enrollment management 'more than just recruitment'
April 19, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Lee Young learned from early childhood that the only way to succeed in life was to get an education. He brings that dedication to his new role as University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management. He hopes to enhance every stage of a student’s journey, from application to graduation and beyond.