UHCL News

UHCL residence hall opens in August for fall semester

June 12, 2019 | Jim Townsend

UHCL residence hall opens in August for fall semester

For college students looking for the immersive experience of campus life, Hunter Hall, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s new on-campus residence, is taking applications now for students attending the university this fall.

UHCL faculty honored by their peers

June 11, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL faculty honored by their peers

UHCL’s Center for Faculty Development held a special ceremony for faculty at the university to recognize them for milestones and achievements of the past 2018-19 academic year.

UHCL alum finds passion, sobriety in arts

June 10, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL alum finds passion, sobriety in arts

When Taylor Rodriguez was finishing her associate degree, she was told she was missing a few credits. She randomly chose to take a digital arts class and realized she’d found her passion.

UHCL receives increase in state funding

June 07, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL receives increase in state funding

Pending Texas Gov. Greg Abbot’s approval, University of Houston-Clear Lake will receive an 11.7 percent increase in state general revenue for the 2020-2021 biennium over 2018-2019 funding levels.

Family, education fuel Pearland couple to give back to community

June 07, 2019 | George Mattingly II

Family, education fuel Pearland couple to give back to community

Although Nizam and Jesmin Meah came to the United States from Bangladesh, they call Pearland home. It’s where they see opportunities for everyone to better themselves. With the Meah’s help, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland is expanding the footprint of its autism center and equipping nurses for the workforce, providing more access to treatment and health care resources.

New bookstore vendor expected to deliver more cost savings to students

June 06, 2019 | Jim Townsend

New bookstore vendor expected to deliver more cost savings to students

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s bookstore will soon be under management of Follett Higher Education Group, the nation’s largest single source of books, digital content and multimedia for libraries, schools and institutions.

Explore campus, meet with advisers at UHCL Open House June 20

June 05, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Explore campus, meet with advisers at UHCL Open House June 20

Discover the options and opportunities available to incoming or prospective students at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Open House Thursday, June 20, 5-8 p.m.

UHCL’s EIH hosts North American Prairie Conference

June 04, 2019 | Jim Townsend

UHCL’s EIH hosts North American Prairie Conference

Scientists, advocates and experts in prairie conservation, education and communications met in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Building June 2-5 for the 2019 North American Prairie Conference, hosted by the Environmental Institute of Houston.

After graduation, staying connected matters, UHCL alumna says

June 04, 2019 | UHCL Staff

After graduation, staying connected matters, UHCL alumna says

Many students graduate from college wondering if they’ll ever use some of the material they learned in their coursework. Kimberly Campbell, a two-time University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna, felt she gained so much both professionally and personally out of her classes, she made it a priority to stay strongly connected as an active member of the Alumni Partnership.

UHCL alum serves country, prepares to serve children in classroom

June 03, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL alum serves country, prepares to serve children in classroom

After serving in the U.S. Army National Guard for eight years and completing her associate’s degree at a community college, Victoria Mandujano chose University of Houston-Clear Lake because she knew that she’d be in small classes with the chance to connect with her professors one-on-one.

Interim VP of Student Affairs Maxwell receives top award from peers

May 31, 2019 | Jim Townsend

Interim VP of Student Affairs Maxwell receives top award from peers

University of Houston-Clear Lake interim Vice President for Student Affairs Daniel M. Maxwell received the Association of College Unions International’s Butts-Whiting Award, the highest award for leadership and service at the organization’s international conference held earlier this spring in Indianapolis.

UHCL and Kenyan university begin partnership, faculty and student exchanges

May 30, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL and Kenyan university begin partnership, faculty and student exchanges

University of Houston-Clear Lake and United States International University in Nairobi have established a memorandum of understanding to collaborate through faculty and student exchange programs and to create research initiatives. Professor of Sociology Mike McMullen and Assistant Professor of Anthropology Dawit Woldu will depart on June 5 for Nairobi for a five-week visit to establish the partnership between the two universities.