UHCL News

Difficult diagnoses, times two: Mom of twins with autism shares experiences

September 08, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Difficult diagnoses, times two: Mom of twins with autism shares experiences

When her twin sons were about a year old, Lydia Rios knew something did not seem right. They had been reaching their developmental milestones, but they stopped reacting, making eye contact and interacting with her as they had before. At about three years old, her twins were diagnosed with autism.

Social work students help young immigrants' transition to America

September 04, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Social work students help young immigrants' transition to America

U.S. public schools are serving significantly more immigrant students today than in recent decades, reports the George W. Bush Institute. Mariana Martinez and Josue Luna, students in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Social Work program, have learned to apply their skills and training to help immigrant students transition to life in American schools.

UHCL's public art is focus of celebration, artists' presentations

September 03, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL's public art is focus of celebration, artists' presentations

The University of Houston System-wide Public Art Committee will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its public art collections on all UH campuses despite numerous delays caused by COVID-19. Nothing — not even a global pandemic — can keep the show from finally going on via Zoom on Sept. 29, 5-6 p.m.

UHCL student to study how politics impacts patients

September 02, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL student to study how politics impacts patients

Although post-baccalaureate student Jonathan Pham’s ultimate career goal lies in the field of medicine, he has always had an interest in political science. Through a teaching assistantship for University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Political Science Se-Hyoung Yi, he learned that political engagement was another way he could care for his future patients.

Beth Lewis named UHCL at Pearland chief operations officer

August 25, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Beth Lewis named UHCL at Pearland chief operations officer

Beth Lewis will join University of Houston-Clear Lake’s leadership team as the first-ever interim associate vice president and chief operations officer for UH-Clear Lake at Pearland. Lewis has worked in public higher education for over 33 years. She will assume her new role on Sept. 1.

New grant will help steer UHCL students toward best career direction

August 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff

New grant will help steer UHCL students toward best career direction

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Career Services has received a $5000 grant from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

Helping kids with back-to-school anxiety during COVID-19

August 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Helping kids with back-to-school anxiety during COVID-19

Back-to-school season is upon us, and this year’s first-day jitters are combined with anxieties about a pandemic and the many changes it’s caused. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling R.J. Davis offers parents guidance on how to manage their own anxieties to help their children cope.

UHCL alumna named to Texas Rising Stars list

August 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL alumna named to Texas Rising Stars list

University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna Angelina Wike, an attorney at the Houston-based personal injury law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto, Aziz and Stogner, has been recognized on the Texas Rising Stars list for 2020.

UHCL expands 'educational horizon' in study abroad with federal grant

August 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL expands 'educational horizon' in study abroad with federal grant

University of Houston-Clear Lake has been selected to receive a federal Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students Grant. UH-Clear Lake is one of 24 colleges and universities across the U.S. that will create, expand and diversify American student mobility overseas in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.

Moving into a residence hall? Tips for packing a quarantine bag

August 17, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Moving into a residence hall? Tips for packing a quarantine bag

Amid concerns about moving into college residence halls during the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Director of Student Housing and Residence Life emphasizes safety and common sense as students prepare to move into Hunter Hall this fall—as well as masks and lots of disinfectant and hand sanitizer.

UHCL's residence hall move-in will follow health guidelines

August 14, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL's residence hall move-in will follow health guidelines

Student Housing and Residential Life at University of Houston-Clear Lake is gearing up to welcome Hawks back to campus between Aug. 18-23, with new and returning Hawks to move into Hunter Hall. This semester, Hunter Hall Move-In Day will be as exciting as before, but with some adjustments to help make COVID-19 prevention a priority.

Bayou Theater receives grant, stays in the limelight despite closures

August 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Bayou Theater receives grant, stays in the limelight despite closures

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Director of Theater and Cultural Arts Eric Despard has been finding new ways to turn the difficulties caused by COVID-19-related closures into ways to ensure the show will go on.