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Students participate in UHCL fall 2019 commencement ceremony

December 24, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Students participate in UHCL fall 2019 commencement ceremony

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s December 2019 commencement took place at noon and at 5 p.m. on Dec. 15 at NRG Arena in Houston. Candidates for graduation participated by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, giving the student address, inducting students into UH-Clear Lake’s Alumni Association, and giving the benediction.

Through Pathways to STEM Careers program, UHCL student to begin doctoral program

December 11, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Through Pathways to STEM Careers program, UHCL student to begin doctoral program

Jazmine Jayasi began her academic career envisioning herself as a medical doctor. She is receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from University of Houston-Clear Lake this month, but her involvement in the Pathways to STEM Careers program changed her career focus.

Bayou Theater to show 2019 CineSpace award-winning films inspired by NASA

December 11, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Bayou Theater to show 2019 CineSpace award-winning films inspired by NASA

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater is presenting the work of NASA and the Houston Cinema Arts Society’s 5th Annual CineSpace competition on Monday, Dec. 16 from 7-9 p.m.

First-gen student, administrator share how college changed their lives

December 06, 2019 | UHCL Staff

First-gen student, administrator share how college changed their lives

The face of today’s college student continues to change, PBS NewsHour reported in a special series that focused on college student populations. The phrase “first generation college student” was unheard of just a decade ago, but now, “first-gen” students are increasing in numbers across college campuses in America, including at University of Houston-Clear Lake, where about 35% of the student body identified themselves as first generation college students on their applications.

UHCL student graduates with diploma, transformative life lessons

December 04, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL student graduates with diploma, transformative life lessons

Natalia Marfil Cepeda is receiving her bachelor of science in biological science from University of Houston-Clear Lake this month, but she learned much more in college about herself and her future than what was taught in her courses.

Army vet serves country, finds calling at UHCL

November 11, 2019 | UHCL Staff@uhcl.edu

Army vet serves country, finds calling at UHCL

When Steve Eggleston first began attending college in California in 1999, he soon realized it wasn’t for him. Eggleston, a post-baccalaureate environmental science student at University of Houston-Clear Lake, had always wanted to join the military, so he dropped out and began speaking to an Army recruiter. But due to a medical condition, he had to apply for a medical waiver and was told it might take up to two years for the Army to process his request to join.

408 UHCL students on Dean’s List for spring 2019

October 31, 2019 | Jim Townsend

408 UHCL students on Dean’s List for spring 2019

A total 408 undergraduate students made the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester at University of Houston-Clear Lake, across the university’s four academic colleges. The university recognized the honorees in a ceremony Oct. 29.

Houston news icon visits UHCL

October 25, 2019 | UHCL Staff

Houston news icon visits UHCL

Longtime Houston media personality and Emmy-award winning journalist Linda Lorelle met with University of Houston-Clear Lake’s leadership team and discussed her latest ventures, which includes a scholarship that gives back to the community she is so proud to be a part of and serve.

UHCL celebrates 45 years, spotlights outstanding professor and alumni

October 24, 2019 | UHCL Staff

UHCL celebrates 45 years, spotlights outstanding professor and alumni

Over 300 University of Houston-Clear Lake faculty, staff and alumni gathered on Oct. 12 to celebrate the university’s 45th year as the region’s leading institution of higher education, and to recognize Professor of Management Information Systems Vance Etnyre, who received the 2019 Outstanding Professor Award, as well as Mary Anne Brelinsky and Phyllis Saathoff-Oliver, recipients of the Early Achievement Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award, respectively.

$2.5M NSF grant funds 5-year UHCL initiative in engaged learning

October 17, 2019 | Jim Townsend

$2.5M NSF grant funds 5-year UHCL initiative in engaged learning

What does it take to keep an academically challenged student in college and on the path to a degree and career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics? University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Science and Engineering intends to find out, with assistance from a $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant.

'Great day for all of us': NASA Johnson Space Center, UHCL expand partnership

October 10, 2019 | UHCL Staff

'Great day for all of us': NASA Johnson Space Center, UHCL expand partnership

University of Houston-Clear Lake would not exist had it not been for a request made in 1964 by then-NASA Johnson Space Center Director Robert Gilruth to then-University of Houston President Philip Hoffman to establish a permanent institution of higher education accessible to JSC staff, scientists and engineers. In 1974, UH-Clear Lake opened its doors, and in continued celebration of their shared bond, NASA JSC and UHCL signed the new Space Act Agreement and Annex on Oct. 1, affirming and expanding their partnership for the benefit of the entire community.

Remembering Apollo 11: perspectives from 5 former NASA workers

July 20, 2019 | Jim Townsend

Remembering Apollo 11: perspectives from 5 former NASA workers

The five share their space agency experience and how it shaped their UHCL careers, and their personal reflections of Apollo 11 on its 50th anniversary in a special feature titled NASA Connections.