UHCL News

UHCL honors outstanding alumni, profs at celebration

October 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL honors outstanding alumni, profs at celebration

Brandon Capetillo, Dr. Seun Adigun, Mike McMullen, Brian Stephens, Kimberly Campbell, and the late Randy Garcia will be the honorees at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s 46th Anniversary Alumni Celebration to be held Saturday, Nov. 9 via Zoom.

Retired UHCL prof continues legacy of protest for racial justice

October 09, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Retired UHCL prof continues legacy of protest for racial justice

When Rep. John Lewis, who spent his life as an organizer and social justice activist, said that people should get into “good trouble,” Craig Oettinger was listening.

Short Takes

September 30, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

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Alumnus finds path 'From Prison II Purpose'

September 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Alumnus finds path 'From Prison II Purpose'

People don’t like talking about the “tarnished” areas of their lives. But as Johnny Ward has learned through years of painful life experience, people connect to the tarnished parts the most.

UHCL alumnus named to 9/11 medical advisory committee

September 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL alumnus named to 9/11 medical advisory committee

Nineteen years after the world’s deadliest terrorist attack, the first responders, support personnel and members of the general public directly affected by the attacks of 9/11 are still suffering from health complications. Now, University of Houston-Clear Lake alumnus Michael Larrañaga is joining the effort to provide medical care to those affected by the attacks.

Short Takes

September 09, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

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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.

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.

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.

Short Takes

August 12, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

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UHCL alumnus feels trained, prepared for career as hospital CEO

July 27, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL alumnus feels trained, prepared for career as hospital CEO

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas has a new CEO. Patrick Swindle, who completed his Master of Health Administration from University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2011, said the training he received from his professors prepared him well to do the job. He appreciated learning from professors who had been hospital executives themselves.

UHCL spring 2020 commencement ceremony to be held virtually July 17

July 07, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL spring 2020 commencement ceremony to be held virtually July 17

Although more than 1,200 University of Houston-Clear Lake spring 2020 graduates earned their degrees in May, students will be recognized during a virtual ceremony on July 17. Of those, 778 will be recognized for receiving bachelor’s degrees and 485 will be recognized for receiving master’s degrees.