UHCL News

UHCL to honor outstanding alumni and professor at awards celebration

September 25, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL to honor outstanding alumni and professor at awards celebration

Phyllis Saathoff-Oliver, Mary Anne Brelinsky and Vance Etnyre will be the honorees at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s 45th Anniversary Alumni Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the university’s Recreation and Wellness Center. The three honorees will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Early Achievement Award, and the Outstanding Professor Award, respectively.

Celebrating 45 years, UHCL hosts events, welcomes stories

September 23, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Celebrating 45 years, UHCL hosts events, welcomes stories

For 45 years, University of Houston-Clear Lake has pushed the boundaries of human thinking to create solutions for the world’s leading challenges. With more than 90 degree programs, including business, health care, human sciences, humanities and STEM, UH-Clear Lake continues to equip our city, region and the world with innovative leaders.

Dickinson ISD and UHCL begin partnership to offer enrichment to gifted students

September 18, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Dickinson ISD and UHCL begin partnership to offer enrichment to gifted students

The average age of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s student population became a little lower six years ago when the university transitioned from an upper-level university to a four-year university. And starting Friday, Sept. 13, there will be almost 100 even younger faces on campus—but only on Fridays.

Short Takes

September 17, 2019 | Jim Townsend

Short Takes

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

UHCL prof wins prestigious nursing education scholarship

September 16, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL prof wins prestigious nursing education scholarship

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Lecturer in Nursing Shatoi King was one of just eight nursing professionals chosen from among thousands of applicants to receive the National League for Nursing’s coveted Nursing Education Faculty Scholarship Award.

UHCL volunteer autism telehealth initiative expands to 30 countries

September 12, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL volunteer autism telehealth initiative expands to 30 countries

The World Health Organization estimates that one in 160 children in the world has an autism spectrum disorder. For Loukia Tsami, a board certified behavior analyst and research associate in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, the location of these children is almost irrelevant.

Wilson scholarship recognizes two exceptional future educators

September 10, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Wilson scholarship recognizes two exceptional future educators

Houston residents Jacqueline De Andra and Dalila Hernandez have received the 2019 Patricia Potter Wilson College of Education Outstanding Student Scholarships.

UHCL kicks off array of special events for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 10, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL kicks off array of special events for Hispanic Heritage Month

University of Houston-Clear Lake celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month annually from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 to acknowledge the history, culture, traditions and contributions of Americans who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Central or South America or Spain.

UHCL top public school in Texas in U.S. News western regional rankings

September 09, 2019 | Jim Townsend

UHCL top public school in Texas in U.S. News western regional rankings

In U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 rankings of western regional four-year universities, University of Houston-Clear Lake is the No. 1 public university in Texas, according to the magazine’s Best Colleges report. For the entire 13-state region, UH-Clear Lake placed 18th on the Top Public Schools list.

Meet Kyndhal Stewart, one of Hunter Hall's new resident advisers

September 09, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Meet Kyndhal Stewart, one of Hunter Hall's new resident advisers

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s first traditional residence hall opened Aug. 22, and seven newly-appointed resident advisers were on campus days in advance, participating in training and preparing for what was a hectic and exciting move-in day.

Short Takes

September 08, 2019 | Jim Townsend

Short Takes

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

Scientists to discuss benefits of ketogenic diet at Low Carb Houston conference

September 05, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Scientists to discuss benefits of ketogenic diet at Low Carb Houston conference

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Exercise and Nutritional Health Institute will host the second annual Low Carb Houston Conference Oct. 24-26 to examine ways in which research evidence and clinical experience demonstrate the benefits of the ketogenic diet.