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.
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.
Teaching kids to save money now pays big dividends in the future
December 27, 2021 | Grady Perdue
We all know that money is important in our lives, and it will eventually be that way for our children. The more they can understand about managing their personal finances, the better off they will be. They will have to face decisions about an array of finance-related matters.
Tesla intern, UHCL student aims to support cleaner energy
December 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Most people hear the name “Tesla” and think about a very expensive car that’s fun to drive. Janet Rivera would agree, but as she begins her internship at the Gigafactory in Austin, those things have nothing to do with why she’s interested in working for Tesla.
Two UHCL ceremonies honor fall students, prior ‘virtual’ graduates
December 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Over 1,000 University of Houston-Clear Lake fall 2021 graduates will receive their degrees and be recognized during an in-person commencement ceremony on Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Minute Maid Park. Of those, 645 will be recognized for receiving their undergraduate degrees, and 363 will receive their graduate degrees.
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.
Press 'start' to begin new career: serious games offer valuable skills
November 18, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The word “game” invokes images of children sitting in front of screens for hours. Generally, the word is not associated with adults engaged in constructive work. Nevertheless, gamification and “serious” games, which are defined as games with a specific, measurable learning objective, have become an instrumental tool for acquiring new skills in the workplace.
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.
Center for Executive Education's SAT prep course yields dividends
October 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Although opportunities to prepare for the SAT and ACT were limited as many universities enacted test-optional policies, University of Houston-Clear Lake freshman Pavisha Sargunan opted to take an SAT prep class with the UHCL Center for Executive Education. Her excellent resulting score helped her earn a full-ride New Hawk Scholarship.
Financial expert advises future small business owners
September 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Strategic Partnerships is once again offering a free Business Start-Up Lunch and Learn presentation for any community member interested in becoming an entrepreneur. "How Your Personal Financial Habits Impact Your Business," will meet both in person and virtually on Oct. 22, 2021, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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.
With Career Services support, student lands key internships
July 09, 2021 | UHCL Staff
During college, immersive internships in your field of study can be a critical factor in finding a job after graduation. Dawson Dreiling, a University of Houston-Clear Lake senior completing his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, said Career Services helped him secure two internships to launch his career in accounting.