Promoted faculty honored at luncheon
October 22, 2018 | Jim Townsend
A recent luncheon honored 16 faculty promotions for 2018 and 11 faculty promotions in 2017 across UHCL's four colleges.
UHCL writing professor appointed to Texas education committee
October 15, 2018 | George Mattingly II
UHCL Assistant Professor of Writing Christal Seahorn is continuing to live her passion for education with her recent three-year appointment to the Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee (UEAC) as part of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
UHCL prof's book spotlights toxic black masculinity, violence against transgender women
October 08, 2018 | UHCL Staff
While writing and speaking extensively about police involvement in fatal shootings of unarmed black men, UHCL Associate Professor of political science William T. Hoston discovered another rampant, often underreported problem in our community: violence against black transgender women. His newly released book explores this issue and shines a spotlight on transphobic violence and murders in Houston.
New institute at UHCL researches nutrition and exercise to combat chronic disease
October 05, 2018 | UHCL Staff
There is a gap in the healthcare continuum in our community, says William Amonette, associate professor of exercise science at University of Houston-Clear Lake. For those struggling with chronic ailments, the new Exercise and Nutritional Health Institute can help.
New mechanical engineering prof teaches 'lecture-to-lab' in STEM building
September 28, 2018 | UHCL Staff
Since he was a child growing up in Morocco, Youssef Hamidi was fascinated with mechanical engineering. He knew that if he learned more about it, he could help make life better for people. Now as a new assistant professor of mechanical engineering at University of Houston-Clear Lake, he’s using his extensive background in industry and higher education to teach future mechanical engineers to take on any challenge.
Charter faculty members reminisce in UHCL history panel
September 20, 2018 | Jim Townsend
Members of UHCL's charter faculty recalled UHCL's early history in a panel discussion Monday, part of the President Ira K.Blake's Investiture Week celebration.
UHCL online MBA program ranked among best in the nation
September 18, 2018 | George Mattingly II
The MBA online degree program at UHCL ranked 23rd among the “Top 50 No-GMAT Online MBA Programs” in the nation by Online MBA Today, an online guide that connects prospective online students to MBA programs.
New director seeks to make UHCL the 'go-to' for mental health services
September 12, 2018 | UHCL Staff
It’s rare to find someone who already knew in kindergarten that she wanted to get a doctorate, but University of Houston-Clear Lake’s new Director of Psychological Services Clinic Cynthya Campbell Palmer says she’s been clear on her career path since the age of five.
UHCL anthropologist: Smartphones redefine refugees' resettlement
September 11, 2018 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of Anthropology Maria Curtis traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to present a paper at the 2018 European Association of Social Anthropologists conference. The theme of the four-day August conference, “Staying, Moving, Settling,” fit in with Curtis’ ongoing research focusing on refugees who have been resettled in Houston and their use of technology to maintain their relationships with family left behind in their home countries, while trying to build a new life in the United States.
UH-Clear Lake advances regional ranking from U.S. News and World Report
September 10, 2018 | George Mattingly II
University of Houston-Clear Lake advanced two spots in U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 Best Colleges rankings, tying for 61st among 140 colleges and universities considered in the Best Regional Universities in the West.
Mechanical engineering prof proud to teach in new UHCL STEM facility
September 10, 2018 | UHCL Staff
With a doctorate in a STEM field, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Mohsen Daghooghi knew he had many career options across many industries in Houston. “I came Houston with the intention of working in academia because I know I am inherently a teacher,” he said.
UHCL, state reps celebrate opening of new buildings
September 05, 2018 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake administrators, state legislators, students, faculty, staff and architects shared the excitement of the grand opening of two new buildings on campus during a celebratory event in late August.