UHCL celebration recognizes outstanding profs, alumni
October 26, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Over 200 University of Houston-Clear Lake alumni and friends gathered for a celebratory awards event recognizing exceptional alumni and professors on Oct. 16. The event, entitled “Let’s Soar,” retroactively honored the 2020 awards recipients who could not be celebrated in person last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Mexican 'lottery' mural highlights UHCL's Hispanic heritage
October 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
A few steps into the Office of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at University of Houston-Clear Lake and it will become clear that the university takes great pride in its Hispanic student population. A strikingly colorful “Loteria” wall in the Office of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was unveiled this year for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Science and engineering alumni gathering spotlights success
September 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused many high school and college students to delay their college plans, the College of Science and Engineering at University of Houston-Clear Lake saw an overall 12% increase in enrollment from fall 2019 to fall 2021 — when most other colleges around the country were experiencing record enrollment declines.
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.
UHCL volunteers celebrated for supporting success
August 27, 2021 | UHCL Staff
In celebration of the long-standing tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism at University of Houston-Clear Lake, over 40 volunteers were recognized and honored by the university’s president, Ira K. Blake, at a reception at Bay Oaks Country Club this week. All of the attendees volunteered on a UHCL board, council, committee or association.
Former inmates learn to teach in UHCL Bridges Out program
August 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Each year, over 600,000 individuals are released from prison, and about 75% of them are re-arrested within five years, reports the American Psychological Association. Convictions limit employment prospects, and this is exactly the problem that University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of Humanities Shreerekha Subramanian aims to address.
Training promotes positive engagement between cops, autistic people
August 19, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Law enforcement officers may sometimes use unnecessary physical force or escalate problem behavior when attempting to gain the compliance of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A training program developed by a UHCL behavior analysis alumna is helping improve how police respond.
UHCL at Pearland event celebrates scholarships, ‘dreaming the dream’
July 08, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Sarah Horwitz said she enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in hopes of becoming a future leader in the healthcare industry. With the help of scholarships made possible by the generosity of donors, her dream is coming true. Donors, recipients, and friends celebrated success at a June 30 event.
STEM careers grant helps students find success, give back
June 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For University of Houston-Clear Lake students like David Langner, the Pathways to STEM Careers grant is helping them successfully attain their educational and professional goals. The grant targets Hispanic students choosing a STEM-related field of study, offering support services and other strategies to increase their academic and professional success.
UHCL celebrates donors to annual giving program
June 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Annual Giving celebrated alumni, faculty, staff and students at the Days of Giving Donor Appreciation Event held June 10. The university is committed to partnering with alumni, friends, parents and families to transform UHCL, expanding opportunities for students across Bay Area Houston and beyond.
UHCL alumna is Alvin ISD Paraprofessional of the Year
May 21, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Esther Jimenez said that her journey to becoming an elementary school teacher has felt like forever, but after her graduation this month from University of Houston-Clear Lake with her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Bilingual Concentration, her dreams are finally coming true.
Philanthropists' gift beautifies UHCL's Potter Pond, Wilson Park
May 14, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake, UH-Clear Lake Distinguished Alumna Patricia Potter Wilson and her husband Wendell Wilson unveiled the addition of a serenity garden near Potter Pond on May 6. The garden will be a reflective space for the campus community.