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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 …

A blend of emerging student talent with the return of classic favorites highlight the music, stories, and performances staged by the Bayou Theater at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in the upcoming 2026-27 season. The lineup of programs …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Families seeking autism and developmental services in the region will have expanded access to care through a $500,000 grant supporting Parent-Directed Treatment through the Connecting the Dots Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center …

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 …

Inside the Spaceflight Human Performance and Optimization (SHOP) summit, scientists, researchers, and industry leaders explore how the human body adapts in extreme environments and how those insights apply beyond spaceflight.Moving between sessions, …

As space exploration accelerates, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: the greatest challenge is not getting to space, it is sustaining the human body once we get there.That challenge is at the center of the 2026 Spaceflight Human …

For 10 University of Houston-Clear Lake students, saying “yes” to an unpaid internship this spring came with a cost: fewer work hours, tighter budgets, and added financial pressure.The UHCL Bright Futures Intern Scholarship helped ease that burden, …

At the annual 1974 Society Dinner on April 16, the University of Houston-Clear Lake brought its mission into sharp focus. Not through statistics or strategy alone, but through the people whose lives and work are shaped by donor generosity. Members …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake community is coming together this week for Service Week 2026, a campus-wide initiative dedicated to giving back, fostering connection, and empowering students to make a difference.Running from April 13 through …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake has named Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost after approval was granted by the University of Houston System Board of Regents April 13. Abdelrahman’s official start date …

 The University of Houston-Clear Lake has created three new scholarships that broaden the university’s ongoing efforts to make college affordable for students. The 3-Step Orientation Scholarships provide up to $1,000 to eligible students …

What if the biggest barriers to student success are not inside classrooms at all, but hidden in city zoning maps, transportation routes, and policies that quietly decide who gets access to opportunity?At the 2026 annual meeting of the Southwestern …

For most universities, impact is measured in graduation rates and career outcomes. At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, it’s also measured in second chances. Now, a $300,000 investment promises to make those transformations stronger, more …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake has selected a highly accomplished leader with 35 years of experience as its next Dean of the College of Education.The appointment of Dr. Stephanie Biagetti, currently Associate Dean for Undergraduate and …

Support to military-connected students at the University of Houston-Clear Lake has received a significant boost, courtesy of Boeing.The global aerospace company has donated $20,000 to the Capt. Wendell M. Wilson Veteran and Military Resource Center …

Hosted by the University of Houston–Clear Lake’s Center for Educational Programs, the 10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference is set to return Saturday, March 28, 2026, bringing together educators, students, and industry leaders for a full …

The University of Houston–Clear Lake at Pearland location and the Alfred R. Neumann Library will host “Fall in Love with Reading,” a community book event celebrating literacy and local authors, on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to …

The Psychological Services Clinic at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) will provide free mental health screenings to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on World Mental Health Day, Friday, Oct. 10.Screenings will be offered to adults and to …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) has been selected to join the prestigious FamilyU 2025 Cohort, a competitive two-year initiative led by the national nonprofit Generation Hope. Designed to improve outcomes for parenting students in higher …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) has long been dedicated to transforming lives through research, education, and community engagement. Now, a landmark partnership with PAM Health is expanding that mission in a new way through the newly …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland marked its 15th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 18, with an evening that celebrated how far the campus has come and the community that helped build it. The celebration featured the unveiling of a …