UHCL News

Gallery, theater partner for Black History Month Kick-Off reception

January 16, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Gallery, theater partner for Black History Month Kick-Off reception

In anticipation of Black History Month, join artists and University of Houston-Clear Lake leadership at a special Black History Month Kick Off Celebration reception for the African American Artists Exhibition Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m.

Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo to share South African dancing, music experience in Bayou Theater

January 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo to share South African dancing, music experience in Bayou Theater

Multi-Grammy award-winning South African vocalists Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who first stepped onto the world stage when they collaborated with music legend Paul Simon on his iconic album, Graceland, will share their musical message of peace and love at the Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Software engineering minor offers skills that can be game changer in employers' eyes

January 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Software engineering minor offers skills that can be game changer in employers' eyes

In a job market filled with applicants with plenty of high-level technical skills, employers are looking for resumes that demonstrate “differentiators.” University of Houston-Clear Lake’s minor in software engineering can make the difference on a job application, says Adjunct Professor of Software Engineering Daniel Drew, who teaches many of the courses that encompass the minor.

Short Takes

January 08, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events.

New director hopes to welcome even more international students to UHCL

January 06, 2020 | UHCL Staff

New director hopes to welcome even more international students to UHCL

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s outreach to international students will continue to strengthen and expand with the efforts of Johna McClendon, the university’s new director of international admissions and student services.

Pathways to STEM Careers grant enables student to receive research assistantship

January 02, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Pathways to STEM Careers grant enables student to receive research assistantship

Last year, as Sean Graham realized he was getting closer to graduating from University of Houston-Clear Lake, he decided he’d like to put a research assistantship on his resume. A visit with Associate Professor of Computer Engineering Hakduran Koc secured that position, made possible through a grant called Pathways to STEM Careers.

UHCL prof advises urges students to celebrate diversity

December 30, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL prof advises urges students to celebrate diversity

Dorothea Lerman, professor of behavior analysis and director of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at University of Houston-Clear Lake, gave the commencement address at the university’s 5 p.m. ceremony at NRG Arena on Dec. 15.

UHCL prof says good mentors are a key to success

December 27, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL prof says good mentors are a key to success

Judith Marquez, professor of bilingual and multicultural education at University of Houston-Clear Lake, gave the commencement address at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s noon ceremony at NRG Arena on Dec. 15.

African American artists exhibit work in UHCL's Art Gallery

December 26, 2019 | UHCL Staff

African American artists exhibit work in UHCL's Art Gallery

Eight Houston-area artists will be showcasing their work in the first exhibition of the new year at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art Gallery. The exhibition, entitled “African American Artists,” opens Jan. 21 and continues through March 21.

Students participate in UHCL fall 2019 commencement ceremony

December 24, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Students participate in UHCL fall 2019 commencement ceremony

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s December 2019 commencement took place at noon and at 5 p.m. on Dec. 15 at NRG Arena in Houston. Candidates for graduation participated by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, giving the student address, inducting students into UH-Clear Lake’s Alumni Association, and giving the benediction.

NASA Johnson Space Center, UHCL begin implementing Space Act Agreement partnership

December 23, 2019 | UHCL Staff

NASA Johnson Space Center, UHCL begin implementing Space Act Agreement partnership

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s history of collaboration with NASA Johnson Space Center began on the day its doors opened in 1974, establishing a permanent institution of higher education accessible to JSC staff, scientists and engineers. On Oct. 1, the two entities signed a new Space Act Agreement and Annex, confirming and expanding their partnership for the benefit of the community.

Eight students receive doctorates at UHCL fall 2019 commencement

December 20, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Eight students receive doctorates at UHCL fall 2019 commencement

Over 1270 University of Houston-Clear Lake students crossed the stage at two commencement ceremonies held on Dec. 15 at NRG Arena in Houston. Eight students were present to receive their doctorates from UH-Clear Lake’s Doctorate in Education in Educational Leadership program.