Exhibition features indoor, outdoor works of noted Houston upcycling artist
January 14, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Viewing art is generally linked to standing before the whitewashed walls of an art gallery, but University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Cultural Arts Director Eric Despard had a different idea for displaying Houston mixed-media artist Charles Washington’s exhibition, “Who is Charles Washington?: A Retrospective.”
UHCL offers certification prep course for human resources manager
January 08, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Executive Education in the College of Business is announcing a partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), enabling community members to prepare for the certification exams to become a SHRM-Certified Professional or SHRM-Senior Certified Professional.
UHCL healthcare administration students receive coveted fellowships
January 05, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Ali Hussain is among a group of University of Houston-Clear Lake students in the Healthcare Administration program to receive a prestigious administrative fellowship for 2021. Almost all graduate-level business students hope to land a prestigious fellowship, and Hussain said that the fellowship he received will be critical to his career.
Friday Morning Continuing Education announces Winter Series 2021
December 29, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Friday Morning Continuing Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake has announced its Winter 2021 Series of virtual events, including talks on Amazon ecosystems, gravitational physics, social news feeds, and much more. FMCE offers presentations and discussions about unique and engaging topics each week, open to anyone who wishes to participate and learn.
PSAT/SAT prep course students become National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
December 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Three Dawson High School juniors who enrolled in PSAT/SAT preparation courses offered in the Center for Executive Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake have been named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. Fewer than 1% of U.S. high school students have achieved this status.
Texas legislators talk state budget, other priorities at UHCL Pearland
December 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland hosted the 87th Texas Legislature preview on Dec. 9. Texas Senator Larry Taylor, Rep. Dennis Paul, and Rep. Greg Bonnen were part of a panel, moderated by UH-Clear Lake Pearland Interim Chief Operating Officer Beth Lewis to present their priorities for the Clear Lake, Manvel, Pearland and Alvin areas.
UHCL research lab, alumna collaborate to support Texas foster kids
December 16, 2020 | UHCL Staff
A University of Houston-Clear Lake student, professor and alumna are combining efforts to improve the lives of over 50,000 Texas children in foster care.
UHCL fall 2020 commencement ceremony to be held virtually
December 08, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Over 1,050 University of Houston-Clear Lake fall 2020 graduates earned their degrees and will be recognized during a virtual ceremony on Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. Of those, 723 will be recognized for receiving their undergraduate degrees, and 331 will be recognized for receiving graduate degrees.
Alumna maps path to success with sociology, geography
December 07, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Everyone who uses an app to park a car, navigate an airport, or share their zip code at check-out is using geographic information systems technology. Abrin Brooks’ job ensures all that, and much more, are working smoothly.
Early Childhood Education program earns spot on national ranking
December 03, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Early Childhood Education program is ranked among Discover Early Childhood EDU’s Top 85 Most Affordable Early Childhood Education programs. Discover Early Childhood EDU is an online resource that helps future teachers plan and create their teaching career path.
Virtual Alumni Celebration draws hundreds nationally, internationally
December 02, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake alumni are too dedicated for a pandemic to stop a celebration. Although the annual UH-Clear Lake Alumni Association’s Alumni Celebration was virtual this year, at least 300 Hawks around the country attended, honoring six award recipients and raising funds for the critical needs of current UHCL students.
Social work student organizes book drive for autism center
December 01, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Cassandra Sarmiento’s field internship at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Meyer Center for Autism has taught her how to assess families and help them find more resources and support. It also inspired her to create a book drive so the children who come to the clinic can stay occupied and engaged while they wait.