UHCL News

International Ed Week spotlights Diplomacy Institute, student diversity

October 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff

International Ed Week spotlights Diplomacy Institute, student diversity

University of Houston-Clear Lake is celebrating International Education Week between Nov. 16-20, with the aim of spotlighting the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month: UHCL prof discusses bias, police brutality in Latinx community

September 28, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Hispanic Heritage Month: UHCL prof discusses bias, police brutality in Latinx community

Recent high-profile incidents have highlighted the impact of police brutality on Black communities in America. These patterns are part of a long history of racist policing and violence in the U.S., says University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Christina Cedillo.

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.

New book spotlights Latinas in flight

September 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff

New book spotlights Latinas in flight

Hawks are known for soaring, and a passion for aerospace has led to a unique University of Houston-Clear Lake connection to a barrier-breaking new book, “Latinas in Aviation.”

UHCL announces new Institute for Human and Planetary Sustainability

September 15, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL announces new Institute for Human and Planetary Sustainability

University of Houston-Clear Lake is pleased to announce the launch of a new Institute for Human and Planetary Sustainability (IHAPS), focused on supporting world-leading projects and programs toward advancing sustainable solutions.

UHCL reaches milestone as Hispanic-Serving Institution, celebrates Hispanic identity

September 11, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL reaches milestone as Hispanic-Serving Institution, celebrates Hispanic identity

The University of Houston-Clear Lake continues its mission to excel in enrolling, educating and graduating Latinx students. In this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month events, taking place both virtually and in-person between Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Oct. 15, we reaffirm our pride in our 10th anniversary as a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Short Takes

September 09, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Short Takes

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

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.