Articles tagged with 'College of Human Sciences and Humanities' | University of Houston-Clear Lake

Farming isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Houston, but it was the focus of a recent faculty panel discussion at the Alfred Neumann Library. University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) faculty members Dr. Dawit Woldu, …

Recent demographic data collected by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board reveals an underrepresentation of people of color in the field of behavior analysis at the master’s and doctoral levels. This finding inspired Dr. Sarah Lechago and two …

Speed dating has been helping singles meet since the late ‘90s, but for a University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) research team, it inspired an award-winning research project that ultimately enhanced student connections in the classroom. Five …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is mourning the loss of Joyce Delores Taylor, who served as the coordinator of internship programs and senior lecturer in behavioral sciences in UH-Clear Lake’s College of Human Sciences and Humanities. …

Within the academic community at University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), faculty members like Dr. Sofia Georgiadou are at the forefront of research that advances their fields and enhances student learning and success. Georgiadou, an assistant …

University of Houston- Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Center for Faculty Development recently hosted its 2024 Faculty Development Week and Faculty Development Awards program. After a week of participating in online learning sessions, faculty met for an …

University of Houston Clear-Lake (UHCL) senior Millicent Hendrix is graduating with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and is deeply honored to serve as the fall 2023 commencement speaker on behalf of the College of Human Sciences and …

Learning a second language can be challenging, but imagine being a 7-year-old child forced to learn a second language after moving more than 1,000 miles from home. That 7-year-old was Lizjalet Rodriguez. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and …

University of Houston- Clear Lake’s Director of Art School for Children and Young Adults David Moya recently received the ‘Outstanding Art Educator’ award for the higher education division at the Texas Art Education Association Conference (TAEA). …

Sometimes life comes with unexpected detours and delays. This was the case for Mary Fraire, who will earn her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Houston-Clear Lake this month. Her college journey began in 1999 at Houston Community …

At the age of 17, Sofia Assanmal-Pelaez arrived to the U.S. from Honduras with just a suitcase and a dream, but she knew she wanted to change the world. Sofia is obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and aspires to become a child life …

With his disciplined approach to achieving all his goals, University of Houston-Clear Lake senior Daniel Medina is graduating this fall with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. After completing his associate degree at San Jacinto Community College, …

If there is one University of Houston-Clear Lake student who knows a thing or two about being selfless and juggling numerous responsibilities, it is Sarah Plain. She earned her GED at 16 to work full-time and help her family. A few years later, she …

University of Houston- Clear Lake’s third annual Sustainable Stories Film Fest and Juried Art Exhibition will take place on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in the Bayou Theater and Art Gallery at 1 p.m.  The festival aims to expose the community to …

Internships are vital to the success of both university students and the companies that will someday employ them, as students get the opportunity to apply their knowledge and competencies learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. Although …

Full Steam Ahead! Celebrated every third week of October, this year’s National Transfer Student Week theme aims to clear the path to transfer students’ success by removing barriers and obstacles, while fueling students’ journeys by connecting them …

Latinx culture is rich with stories and superstition, and its literature brimming with folklore and ghost tales. As we move to the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month and closer to Halloween, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Clinical Associate …

Academic advising provides college students with the support and guidance to make informed decisions about college majors and careers; that lead to staying on track and graduating. That’s why University of Houston- Clear Lake’s Senior Academic …

After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Landis J. Craven’s superiors at the Texas City Police Department told him that when he became captain, there would not be a possibility to advance  any further without a college degree.“That’s when I …

Grammy-nominated Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist and vocalist Marcia Ball said she’d grown up steeped in the sounds of rhythm and blues in a home filled with music on the radio. “When I was growing up in Vinton, Louisiana, those parts were full …

Classical violinist and vocalist Lucia Micarelli and Latin Grammy-nominated guitarist Leo Amuedo said their new album, “Saudade,” is much like their performance—full of a spectrum of emotions, with the intention of simply making the audience feel …

“Celebrate the culture.” That’s what University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Social Work Roberta Leal encourages Mexicans and other Hispanics to do, extinguishing the cultural stigmas that once existed. Leal recently received the …

Two local artists with ties to the University of Houston- Clear Lake community, wish to leave their creative mark on the university in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Director of Art School for Children and Young Adults David Moya said …

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Telehealth ABA World Project has been empowering parents and professionals who work with children with autism around the world by connecting them with therapists who can provide interactive video services on the …

Since University of Houston- Clear Lake opened its doors nearly 50 years ago, it has demonstrated a commitment to making higher education available to everyone, including those in the criminal justice system. In celebration of the College of Human …

Created and performed by acclaimed artist and activist Bryonn Bain, the theatrical hip-hop and multimedia production, “Lyrics from Lockdown” conveys a powerful and evocative message inspired by Bain’s life-altering experience with New York police …

Texas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating at the state and local levels for fair, equitable laws, has a history of working with Texas artists to develop a collection of posters that shine a light on social justice issues …

As an extension of the First-Year Seminar Program, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program recently announced its new book for the 2023/2024 school year. The latest selection, “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the …

Award-winning producers and full-time paranormal investigators Greg and Dana Newkirk just want to manifest a bit of weird, slightly bone-chilling fun at their upcoming event, “Greg and Dana’s Haunted Objects LIVE!” at University of Houston-Clear …

College students benefit from internships because they develop professional skills and provide a greater door to opportunity. Internships may not always be a requirement to secure a job after graduation, employers consider candidates with internship …