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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 …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake Psychological Services Clinic will offer free mental health screenings to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in recognition of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.The screenings are intended to help …

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 …

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 …