Student org impacts community, volunteers tax services to people in need
April 22, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Few people look forward to Income Tax Day - the process of filing taxes can be complicated and frustrating. That’s why finance and accounting students in the Beta Alpha Psi organization at UHCL have been providing their services for free to people having difficulty getting their taxes filed in time.
UHCL summer, fall registration open as of April 15
April 21, 2022 | UHCL Staff
It’s never too early to start thinking about applying for college. Summer registration at University of Houston-Clear Lake begins April 15 and continues through June 3, with financial aid opportunities still available. Begin by speaking with an advisor who can help new or transfer students get "there"- even if they aren’t sure where "there" is yet.
RN-BSN reaccreditation affirms top quality, standards of UHCL's program
April 20, 2022 | UHCL Staff
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the nation’s leading authority that provides specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education programs in the U.S., has reaccredited University of Houston-Clear Lake’s RN-BSN program.
'Proud to be a Hawk': Engineering students win top honors in competition
April 19, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake mechanical engineering and computer science students supported by the Pathways to STEM Careers grant program achieved recognition as well as the top awards at the Texas Academy of Science Annual Meeting, which took place in February on the UH-Clear Lake Campus.
Scholarship recipients connect with donors, share experiences
April 18, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake scholarship donors met the students who are the recipients of those scholarships at an event last week, sharing life stories and future plans. About 10 students from across all disciplines, and over 50 alumni-scholarship donors attended the event.
Prof's contribution to Houston Women's Commission results in big gains for paid family leave
April 15, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that Houston City Council voted this week on a proposed equitable, progressive parental leave policy for city employees based on the recommendation of the Houston Women’s Commission. The policy was unanimously approved on Wednesday, April 13.
Prof receives award for 45 years at UHCL, recalls 'early days'
April 14, 2022 | UHCL Staff
In 1974, a very small regional university in the Clear Lake area opened its doors. It was named University of Houston at Clear Lake City, and it had very few students and professors. The campus consisted of just one building and its future in the community was somewhat uncertain.
Lecture series features insights on global developments from French, Australian diplomats
April 07, 2022 | UHCL Staff
The Diplomacy Institute at University of Houston-Clear Lake is presenting a Diplomatic Lecture Series on April 12 and 13 in the Student Services and Classroom Building, featuring French Attache for Science and Technology Renaud Segneuric, and Australian Consul General to Houston Benson Saulo.
UHCL Communication degree expands to meet industry needs for social media proficiency
April 05, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake is expanding its Bachelor of Arts in Communication coursework to include strategic social media courses for Fall 2022, as all Communication students will be required to take a course entitled Social Media Analytics. The course will also be open to students outside of the Communications program.
Student org's initiative prompts restoration project on UHCL campus
April 01, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Before University of Houston-Clear Lake ever existed, the land it sits on was thickly covered in tallgrass prairie and colorful wildflowers, as far as the eye could see. These Coastal Tall Grass prairies existed from Texas to Alabama and beyond, but today, this ecosystem is among the most endangered in Texas.
Teacher candidates in STEM fields can apply for Noyce scholarships, funded internships
March 31, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Teachers-in-training at University of Houston-Clear Lake have always had access to plenty of support. Now preservice teacher candidates can apply for tuition funds from a $1.2 million grant from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program to complete their four-year degree.
Becoming an 'active citizen' is key part of education at UHCL
March 25, 2022 | UHCL Staff Reports
By connecting with real-life situations and learning to analyze and tackle problems on their campus and in their community, students participate in the growth that results in reform and positive impact.