From United Way client to executive director, alum rebuilt with education
February 23, 2022 | UHCL Staff
There was a time when Leslie Ornelas believed that the difficulties in her life had pushed her too far down to find her way back up. Facing sudden unemployment and a serious struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her third child, Ornelas and her family moved from Austin to Houston to be closer to family support.
UHCL alums' Valentine story: 'Who the heck is she?'
February 14, 2022 | UHCL Staff
It’s hard enough to be a foreign student trying to find an on-campus job while navigating an American graduate degree program. Yatin Karnik said that employment was his top priority when he arrived at University of Houston-Clear Lake in August 2002. Little did he know how much that job would change his life.
UHCL promotes inclusivity with plan for all-gender restrooms
February 10, 2022 | UHCL Staff
As college students on campuses across the country advocate for a more inclusive and open learning and living environment, one of the major areas where students demand progress is gender-inclusive restrooms. LGBTQ communities on many campuses are speaking up about harassment or emotional distress transgender or non-binary students experience when using traditional “gendered” restrooms.
Great profs, opportunities put legal studies alumna on career path
February 02, 2022 | UHCL Staff
The best preparation for the rigors of law school is a solid undergraduate foundation. That’s why Katherine Zellner chose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at University of Houston-Clear Lake as the first step to her ultimate goal of becoming a practicing attorney.
Hospital CEO lauds networking opportunities in MHA program
January 31, 2022 | UHCL Staff
When Cris Daskevich was in the midst of a doctoral program in clinical neuropsychology, she realized it wasn’t for her. By chance, she learned that University of Houston-Clear Lake had a joint Healthcare Administration MHA/MBA, which was the opportunity to gain the needed business skills while staying in healthcare.
UHCL alum says Spaceport internship began his engineering career
January 27, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Mitchell Jefferies knew he couldn’t have gone from intern to full-time avionics engineer at Intuitive Machines without the guidance and support from his professors in the computer engineering program at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Jefferies earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in 2019 and has never second-guessed his decision to transfer to UHCL.
After graduation, staying connected matters, UHCL alumna says
December 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Many students graduate from college wondering if they’ll ever use some of the material they learned in their coursework. Kimberly Campbell, a two-time University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna, felt she gained so much both professionally and personally out of her classes, she made it a priority to stay strongly connected as an active member of the Alumni Partnership.
UHCL alum seeks to leave a legacy of transformation
December 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Despite considerable success throughout her career in retail and human resources, Billie Manz came to a professional crossroads for one simple reason — she didn’t have a college degree. She turned to University of Houston-Clear Lake to open her career prospects. Now, she’s looking to share that opportunity with others.
UHCL alumna's business impresses 'Shark Tank,' Oprah
November 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Don’t try to tell Christina Funke Tegbe she can’t do something. When she decided to become an entrepreneur specializing in skin and body care products, someone told her she didn’t have enough experience. Now, the UH-Clear Lake alumna is the founder and creative visionary of growing African beauty brand 54 Thrones.
UHCL alum lives dream of filmmaking, authoring children's books
November 16, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Rhys Griffin may look like a grown man, but don’t be fooled. When he was a kid, he dreamed of telling stories through films or on pages with colorful illustrations. “I grew up on children’s books and shows. Most people grew out of them, but I didn’t,” he said.
Business alumni and students build connections at event
November 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Building personal and professional networks is so important, it might even be considered essential. Personal connections are powerful, and the opportunity to revisit them, or make new ones, can make a life-changing difference for college students as well as prospective employers in the community.
New HAWKS, UHCL letters reaffirm university spirit and pride
November 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Hawks are fierce, swift birds but even beautiful, powerful raptors could use a makeover sometimes. New, illuminated letters proclaiming University of Houston-Clear Lake is HAWK territory were installed last week in two locations on campus as symbols of pride and school spirit.