Hispanic Heritage Month: UHCL prof discusses bias, police brutality in Latinx community
September 28, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Recent high-profile incidents have highlighted the impact of police brutality on Black communities in America. These patterns are part of a long history of racist policing and violence in the U.S., says University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Christina Cedillo.
UHCL to contribute to U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture 2021
September 25, 2020 | UHCL Staff
In July, University of Houston-Clear Lake announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar to expand educational services and training of diplomats through a new Diplomacy Institute (DI). Last week, U.S. officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding designating 2021 as the U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture.
Alumnus finds path 'From Prison II Purpose'
September 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff
People don’t like talking about the “tarnished” areas of their lives. But as Johnny Ward has learned through years of painful life experience, people connect to the tarnished parts the most.
Short Takes
September 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events
New book spotlights Latinas in flight
September 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Hawks are known for soaring, and a passion for aerospace has led to a unique University of Houston-Clear Lake connection to a barrier-breaking new book, “Latinas in Aviation.”
UHCL's Telehealth ABA World Project goes beyond autism support
September 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The wide range of symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder are complex enough to deal with, but when an array of other problems are also present in a child with autism, it can become overwhelming to navigate.
Contribute to UHCL student success, help choose QEP topic
September 17, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members can all contribute to student success at the University of Houston-Clear Lake by helping pick the next topic for the 2022 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
Hispanic Heritage Month: Books by Latinx authors to add to your reading list
September 16, 2020 | UHCL Staff
To inspire readers to read works by Latin or Hispanic authors during Hispanic Heritage Month, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Clinical Assistant Professor of Humanities and Women’s and Gender Studies Wanalee Romero, who teaches in the university’s Latinx and Latin American Studies programs, has selected five of her favorite books.
Common Reader selection explores themes of racism, inequality
September 16, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader program is joining the national discussion about the impact of racial and economic inequality in American society by choosing the New York Times bestseller, “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates,” by Wes Moore, as its Common Reader selection.
UHCL announces new Institute for Human and Planetary Sustainability
September 15, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake is pleased to announce the launch of a new Institute for Human and Planetary Sustainability (IHAPS), focused on supporting world-leading projects and programs toward advancing sustainable solutions.
UHCL reaches milestone as Hispanic-Serving Institution, celebrates Hispanic identity
September 11, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The University of Houston-Clear Lake continues its mission to excel in enrolling, educating and graduating Latinx students. In this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month events, taking place both virtually and in-person between Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Oct. 15, we reaffirm our pride in our 10th anniversary as a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
UHCL alumnus named to 9/11 medical advisory committee
September 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Nineteen years after the world’s deadliest terrorist attack, the first responders, support personnel and members of the general public directly affected by the attacks of 9/11 are still suffering from health complications. Now, University of Houston-Clear Lake alumnus Michael Larrañaga is joining the effort to provide medical care to those affected by the attacks.