Articles tagged with 'features' | University of Houston-Clear Lake

Distinguished Alumni Award recipient James Robert “JR” Lay, ’04 BS, ’06 MBA, has built a career helping people and organizations navigate growth and change. His own experience taught him that meaningful growth begins with people.On a stormy evening …

Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Troy Finner, ’09 MA, credits his UHCL education with preparing him to lead through complex challenges, build community trust and create opportunities for others.When Troy Finner enrolled in University of …

UHCL’s 2026 Early Achievement Award recipient applies human factors research to create products that better serve people.When technology delivers sensitive health information, seemingly small decisions can carry enormous consequences. The wording of …

Outstanding Professor Award recipient Heather Kanenberg, Ph.D., combines high expectations with personal support, helping students develop the confidence and professional identity to advocate for others.Heather Kanenberg watches for the moment when …

How UHCL’s MHA/MBA program is helping a Houston physician expand his perspective on healthcare leadership By the time Dr. Rajan Gadhia enrolled at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, he had already built a career many would consider firmly …

Before Alti Rahman was helping shape strategy and innovation in cancer care, he was working directly with people navigating another complex part of the healthcare system. As a mental health case worker in Dallas, Rahman helped clients transition …

For a long time, Sadia Nizam wondered how the different parts of her life fit together. She had studied medicine, spent years raising three children and then returned to college to pursue an entirely different calling in education.Now, as she …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake has been approved to join the Texas Leadership Scholars Program for the Fall 2027 cohort, giving current Texas high school seniors a new opportunity to pursue the statewide scholarship and leadership program at …

University welcomes one of its largest freshman classes and its largest transfer cohort in five yearsThe University of Houston-Clear Lake welcomed one of the largest freshman classes in its history this fall, with Official Reporting Day data showing …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is among the top public universities and best value colleges in Texas, with several rankings climbing significantly in the 2027 Niche College Rankings.UHCL ranked No. 7 among Top Public Universities in Texas and …

New agreement creates direct pathway to UHCL for eligible Dickinson ISD students beginning with Fall 2027 applicantsThe University of Houston-Clear Lake and Dickinson Independent School District today launched a new Guaranteed Admission partnership …

Gaining professional experience can be an important step toward launching a career, but for students balancing classes, jobs and other responsibilities, fitting a traditional internship into an already busy schedule isn't always easy.The Center for …

Family income eligibility increases to $100,000 beginning with the Fall 2027 application cycle Beginning with the Fall 2027 application cycle, the University of Houston-Clear Lake will increase the family income eligibility threshold for its Hawk …

Through an internship with V2X, leadership experiences and a network of campus mentors, UHCL finance student Aiman Fatima discovered a career path she never imagined while proving that determination can open unexpected doors. At 15, Aiman Fatima's …

For students exploring future careers in science and technology, a week at the University of Houston-Clear Lake offered more than hands-on research. It provided a glimpse of what their future could become.As a key partner in the 2026 JASON Learning …

Long after the final whistle sounds, Elizabeth Umanzor (’19) hopes visitors remember more than the matches.Through a vibrant mural created as part of Houston's FIFA World Cup festivities, the University of Houston-Clear Lake alumna is inviting …

When Daniel Zakrzewski returned to college in his 30s, he wasn't chasing a lifelong dream of becoming an engineer. He was searching for a new direction.After earning a degree in history from Texas A&M University and considering a future in …

When University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate Alec Broadhurst walks into work each day at Intuitive Machines, he's contributing to software systems designed to support future space missions and sustained human presence on the moon.Just a year ago, …

Just a few years ago, Andrew Gallaher was unsure whether he could pursue a degree in physics. Today, the University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate is helping support one of NASA's most iconic scientific missions.Weeks after earning his Bachelor of …

When Jai Gershmel graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in kinesiology and a minor in sports medicine, she thought she had a fairly clear sense of where her future was headed.Like many students in the field, she considered careers in …

For years, commencement at the University of Houston-Clear Lake was familiar territory for Dr. Uttam Pokharel.As an associate professor of chemistry in UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering, he had watched countless students prepare to cross the …

Choosing the right college isn’t just a decision—it’s a crossroads moment, the kind that stirs up equal parts hope, nerves, and thoughts of a future that feels within reach.Of course, finding a degree program led by accomplished faculty matters …

In working towards a long-term life goal, there comes a moment when you can finally see that the end is in sight. Your efforts have paid off, and with piercing clarity, you know the years of hard work and overcoming challenges are leading you to the …

When JJ Garza arrives at the University of Houston-Clear Lake this fall, he will be returning to a city that helped shape his future long before he ever considered college.Growing up in Mercedes, Texas, Garza made frequent trips to Houston while his …

Keamia Rasa did not arrive at the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a rigid plan for her future.What she did have was curiosity, a background shaped by high-level athletics, and a growing interest in human performance and space …

When Jamelah Thomas enrolled at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, she was searching for more than a graduate degree. She was searching for direction.Today, the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) student is preparing to graduate in …

More than 180 students, faculty, and staff gathered at the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s second annual Military-Connected End-of-Year Celebration Dinner, an evening dedicated to recognizing the achievements, resilience, and community spirit of …

The University of Houston–Clear Lake is continuing to strengthen its support for veterans and military-connected students after receiving a $200,000 College Credit for Heroes (CCH) grant through the Texas Workforce Commission. The funding will help …

As graduates filled NRG Arena on Saturday, May 9, for the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Spring 2026 Commencement, Nicolas (Nico) Martinez and Ana Perales celebrated more than the completion of a degree program. Alongside more than 900 graduates …

Before she ever steps into a hospital office, Samarian Hope Kingston already knows what it feels like to be on the other side of care — uncertain, vulnerable, and searching for compassion. That perspective was what she carried with her on Saturday, …