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Learning about racism and its effects is essential for teaching anti-racism in the classroom. When educators are equipped knowledge about the ways race and racism have impacted education, their own cultural humility is strengthened and their …

'Here to help people': Student finds purpose in UHCL Exercise and Health Sciences program

| 16:43 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury or disease can mean a lifelong journey of difficult treatment and rehabilitation. Because it can take years to return to a prior level of function, Disha Kapoor says it’s her mission to help those suffering …

Fossil fuels are by far the greatest contributor to global climate change, necessitating investigation of alternative, zero-emission energy sources such as hydrogen. Sehmus Ozden, a senior carbon scientist at Lyten, says clean hydrogen is emerging …

March

17,

2023

| 14:00 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Former Prime Minister of Korea to lecture at UHCL: 'Crucial for college students to grasp international affairs'

Former Republic of Korea Prime Minister Nakyon Lee will present a lecture entitled “America’s Dream Never Ends: The Desirable Foreign Policies for the Upcoming Era,” at University of Houston-Clear Lake at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 23 in the Garden …

March

08,

2023

| 23:37 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Students advocate for university initiatives at UHCL Day at the Capitol

A delegation of about 45 University of Houston-Clear Lake students, faculty, staff, alumni and UH System leaders traveled to Austin to engage with state legislators on behalf of the university during the new legislative session this week. …

March

03,

2023

| 15:32 PM Europe/Amsterdam

UHCL Women's History Month kickoff: A Celebration of Women in Leadership

Associate Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Donna Shafer was the keynote speaker at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s “Celebration of Women in Leadership” panel discussion event on March 1, launching a series of Women’s History Month …

UHCL Initiatives

UHCL Day at the Capitol: Finance VP details university's funding initiatives

| 20:12 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Members of the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate were at the Texas State Capitol on March 7 to adopt a resolution declaring it University of Houston-Clear Lake Day. Over 40 administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and students …

UHCL-Boeing partnership gives student intern reason to be 'excited to go to work every day'

| 14:58 PM Europe/Amsterdam

When a professor, advisor or other mentor helps a student navigate college, that student’s chances for success increase greatly. For University of Houston-Clear Lake junior Jose Ramirez, who is in the midst of an internship with Boeing at NASA …

UHCL, UHD receive major grant awards to aid students with basic needs hardships

| 17:30 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Houston-area college graduation rates and workforce development are about to get a boost thanks to major grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Combined, University of Houston-Clear Lake and the University of Houston-Downtown will receive …

Black History Month: Three great reads to honor Black authors, explore social justice issues

| 15:15 PM Europe/Amsterdam

February is Black History Month, and for anyone looking for new ways to become more knowledgeable about the accomplishments of Black people, as well as some little-known history, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Coordinator of the Common Reader …

The Quebe Sisters swing into Bayou Theater for an evening of three-part fiddlin' fun

| 15:08 PM Europe/Amsterdam

The Quebe Sisters are real-life champion fiddling siblings who sing classic, three-part close harmony vocals in a what they call a “progressive Western swing” style. Hulda, Grace and Sophia are bringing their innovative blend of archtop guitar, …

UHCL's Art Gallery exhibition spotlights works of local African American artists

January

| 20:43 PM Europe/Amsterdam

The Art Gallery at University of Houston-Clear Lake is commemorating Black History Month with an exhibition entitled, “The Way Forward: The Chronicles of Our Culture,” with an opening reception Friday, Feb. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. The show, which …

Transfer support, great courses help UHCL alum launch career at Lockheed Martin

| 15:00 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Helga Schmidt knew that if she wanted to improve her employment options, she had to complete her education. After receiving her associate’s degree from a community college in California, she and her husband and two small children moved to Houston, …

UHCL alum is Teacher of the Year: 'What matters most is the students'

| 22:36 PM Europe/Amsterdam

Thomas Dion said he thought it was pretty cool that he’d been recognized as Clear Creek High School’s Teacher of the Year for 2022-23. Now concluding his fourth year teaching English in Clear Creek Independent School District, Dion said he hopes to …

Women's History Month: UHCL alum says MBA gave her leadership skills to soar at NASA