Training promotes positive engagement between cops, autistic people
August 19, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Law enforcement officers may sometimes use unnecessary physical force or escalate problem behavior when attempting to gain the compliance of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A training program developed by a UHCL behavior analysis alumna is helping improve how police respond.
With Career Services support, student lands key internships
July 09, 2021 | UHCL Staff
During college, immersive internships in your field of study can be a critical factor in finding a job after graduation. Dawson Dreiling, a University of Houston-Clear Lake senior completing his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, said Career Services helped him secure two internships to launch his career in accounting.
UHCL at Pearland event celebrates scholarships, ‘dreaming the dream’
July 08, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Sarah Horwitz said she enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in hopes of becoming a future leader in the healthcare industry. With the help of scholarships made possible by the generosity of donors, her dream is coming true. Donors, recipients, and friends celebrated success at a June 30 event.
Summer Institute supports international students financially, professionally
June 30, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For many international students at University of Houston-Clear Lake, a paid internship is integral to their studies. After the COVID-19 pandemic caused sweeping closures, Associate Vice President of Global Learning and Strategies Gigi Do and her colleagues came up with a plan to ensure students’ internship experiences went forward.
UHCL celebrates donors to annual giving program
June 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Annual Giving celebrated alumni, faculty, staff and students at the Days of Giving Donor Appreciation Event held June 10. The university is committed to partnering with alumni, friends, parents and families to transform UHCL, expanding opportunities for students across Bay Area Houston and beyond.
UH System appoints first-ever UHCL Hawk as student regent
June 10, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named Derek Delgado to be the new student regent on the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Delgado, who is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at University of Houston-Clear Lake, is the first Hawk ever to be appointed to the board.
Doctoral psychology students earn top internships
June 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Psychological intervention for a traumatized child can be life changing, and when she discovered that, said Behnaz Darban, it changed her own life. Darban is among a cohort of seven in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Doctor of Psychology in Health Service Psychology program who will begin yearlong internships in schools, hospitals and clinical settings.
Champion healthcare administration team tackles local telehealth challenge
May 18, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For the second consecutive year, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Master of Healthcare Administration students won the 10th Annual UT School of Public Health Fleming Center Healthcare Case Competition, held March 27. This year’s contest presented a telehealth challenge that impacts local healthcare providers.
Alum named Principal of the Year, continues to aim high
May 13, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Krystal Hawks became an educator because she wanted to have a positive impact on the lives of children. After completing her Master of Science in Educational Management from University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2010, she knew she was well prepared for the next level.
Scholarship recipients, donors celebrate success
May 12, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Without the financial support she received through her scholarship, says University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate student Haley Lansford, she would not have been able to remain on track toward her master’s degree in psychology. Lansford and other scholarship recipients thanked university donors and friends at a recent celebration.
UHCL Model Arab League team nets prestigious awards
April 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Every year since 2008, University of Houston-Clear Lake takes part in the Model Arab League at the regional level in Houston. This year they participated in both the regional competition, representing Lebanon, and the national competition, representing Sudan. The UH-Clear Lake team earned awards in two categories for their efforts.
NASA interns' guidance to students: persistence pays off
April 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Getting an internship at NASA might seem like an out-of-this-world dream to many, but Brandeis Bellamy and Precious Fadimiroye would like their fellow University of Houston-Clear Lake students to know that with a little guidance, it can become a reality. The two interns will share their experiences in a live chat on April 30.