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Ten UHCL students awarded Bright Futures Intern Scholarship for spring 2026
23
April
2026
|
18:31 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
Alumni
Inside UHCL’s 1974 Society Dinner: Where giving becomes opportunity
22
April
2026
|
16:22 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
College of Science and Engineering
Making science make sense: UHCL student Sarah Delgado transforms science communication
20
April
2026
|
16:04 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Before most students find their footing, Sarah Delgado is already mapping the future one dataset, one story, and one classroom experience at a time. Her academic path has already led her to
…
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UHCL Service Week 2026 inspires campus-wide impact
April
14
,
2026
|
20:55 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The University of Houston-Clear Lake community is coming together this week for Service Week 2026, a campus-wide initiative dedicated to
…
Read more
University of Houston-Clear Lake names new Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
April
14
,
2026
|
20:48 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The
University of Houston-Clear Lake has named Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost after
…
Read more
Three scholarships created by UH-Clear Lake for new undergrads
March
26
,
2026
|
21:32 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The University of Houston-Clear Lake has created three new scholarships that broaden the university’s ongoing efforts to make college affordable
…
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April
02
,
2026
|
22:41 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
UHCL celebrates a decade of STEM innovation with 10th Annual Conference
The 10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference, held March 28 at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, brought together educators and STEM
…
Read more
February
27
,
2026
|
16:08 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Accomplished California educator appointed Dean of Education at UHCL
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
…
Read more
October
07
,
2025
|
22:28 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Free mental health screenings provided by UHCL for World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10
The Psychological Services Clinic at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) will provide free mental health screenings to the public from 8
…
Read more
May
28
,
2025
|
17:29 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Rooted in grace, rising in purpose: The legacy of Dean Joan Pedro
Long before she became dean of the College of Education (COE) at the University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL), before she stood at podiums
…
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Demographics don’t determine destiny: UHCL scholars named SERA Deans’ Award winners
March
03
,
2026
|
20:25 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
What if the biggest barriers to student success are not inside classrooms at all, but hidden in city zoning maps, transportation routes, and
…
Read more
UHCL awarded $300,000 Mellon Grant to expand Transforming Lives by Degrees program
March
02
,
2026
|
16:21 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
For most universities, impact is measured in graduation rates and career outcomes. At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, it’s also measured in
…
Read more
UHCL doctoral students shine at 2026 SERA Conference
February
23
,
2026
|
22:50 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Eighteen doctoral students from the College of Education (COE) at the University of Houston–Clear Lake represented the institution at the 49th
…
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February
11
,
2026
|
18:55 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference set for March 28 at UHCL
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
…
Read more
February
06
,
2026
|
15:34 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
UHCL Pearland hosts “Fall in Love with Reading” author event on Valentine’s Day
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
…
Read more
September
03
,
2025
|
16:36 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Bayou Theater at UHCL announces 2025-26 season lineup
The Bayou Theater at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) has announced its full 2025-2026 season lineup, promising a diverse blend of music, theater, and community collaborations designed to entertain and inspire audiences across Bay Area
…
Read more
February
21
,
2025
|
16:10 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
UHCL’s Professional and Continuing Education Program empowers lifelong learners and working professionals
Learning doesn't stop at graduation; it’s a lifelong journey. Thanks to UHCL's new Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), adults can expand their knowledge by gaining targeted skills in a specific area or exploring a new interest. PACE
…
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Alumni
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Inside UHCL’s 1974 Society Dinner: Where giving becomes opportunity
April
22
,
2026
|
16:22 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
At the annual 1974 Society Dinner on April 16, the University of Houston-Clear Lake brought its mission into sharp focus. Not through statistics
…
Read more
Leading with purpose: UHCL alum earns Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award
April
06
,
2026
|
15:32 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The moment Vamsee Potluri’s name was called at the March American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress marked more than a personal
…
Read more
From UHCL to founder: Danielle Abrant builds a smarter path to fair hiring
March
31
,
2026
|
16:11 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Danielle Abrant did not set out to become a founder. She set out to find work that mattered. What started as a desire for more than the
…
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UHCL empowers young minds: Explore, create, and learn at KidsU!
May
03
,
2024
|
16:53 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Are you looking for a summer youth program that combines education and enjoyment? KidsU at University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is now open for
…
Read more
Faculty explore impact of refugee urban farmers on Houston’s sustainability at Plant It Forward event
April
18
,
2024
|
16:00 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
Professors win award for speed dating-inspired classroom activity
March
09
,
2024
|
19:00 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
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Ten UHCL students awarded Bright Futures Intern Scholarship for spring 2026
23
April
2026
|
18:31 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
Alumni
Inside UHCL’s 1974 Society Dinner: Where giving becomes opportunity
22
April
2026
|
16:22 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
College of Science and Engineering
Making science make sense: UHCL student Sarah Delgado transforms science communication
20
April
2026
|
16:04 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Before most students find their footing, Sarah Delgado is already mapping the future one dataset, one story, and one classroom experience at a time. Her academic path has already led her to
…
Read more
News
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UHCL Service Week 2026 inspires campus-wide impact
April
14
,
2026
|
20:55 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The University of Houston-Clear Lake community is coming together this week for Service Week 2026, a campus-wide initiative dedicated to
…
Read more
University of Houston-Clear Lake names new Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
April
14
,
2026
|
20:48 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The
University of Houston-Clear Lake has named Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost after
…
Read more
Three scholarships created by UH-Clear Lake for new undergrads
March
26
,
2026
|
21:32 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The University of Houston-Clear Lake has created three new scholarships that broaden the university’s ongoing efforts to make college affordable
…
Read more
Faculty and Staff
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View all headlines - Faculty and Staff
April
02
,
2026
|
22:41 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
UHCL celebrates a decade of STEM innovation with 10th Annual Conference
The 10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference, held March 28 at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, brought together educators and STEM
…
Read more
February
27
,
2026
|
16:08 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Accomplished California educator appointed Dean of Education at UHCL
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
…
Read more
October
07
,
2025
|
22:28 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Free mental health screenings provided by UHCL for World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10
The Psychological Services Clinic at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) will provide free mental health screenings to the public from 8
…
Read more
May
28
,
2025
|
17:29 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Rooted in grace, rising in purpose: The legacy of Dean Joan Pedro
Long before she became dean of the College of Education (COE) at the University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL), before she stood at podiums
…
Read more
Students
RSS feed - Students
(opens in new window)
View all headlines - Students
Demographics don’t determine destiny: UHCL scholars named SERA Deans’ Award winners
March
03
,
2026
|
20:25 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
What if the biggest barriers to student success are not inside classrooms at all, but hidden in city zoning maps, transportation routes, and
…
Read more
UHCL awarded $300,000 Mellon Grant to expand Transforming Lives by Degrees program
March
02
,
2026
|
16:21 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
For most universities, impact is measured in graduation rates and career outcomes. At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, it’s also measured in
…
Read more
UHCL doctoral students shine at 2026 SERA Conference
February
23
,
2026
|
22:50 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Eighteen doctoral students from the College of Education (COE) at the University of Houston–Clear Lake represented the institution at the 49th
…
Read more
Events
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View all headlines - Events
February
11
,
2026
|
18:55 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference set for March 28 at UHCL
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
…
Read more
February
06
,
2026
|
15:34 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
UHCL Pearland hosts “Fall in Love with Reading” author event on Valentine’s Day
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
…
Read more
September
03
,
2025
|
16:36 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Bayou Theater at UHCL announces 2025-26 season lineup
The Bayou Theater at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) has announced its full 2025-2026 season lineup, promising a diverse blend of music, theater, and community collaborations designed to entertain and inspire audiences across Bay Area
…
Read more
February
21
,
2025
|
16:10 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
UHCL’s Professional and Continuing Education Program empowers lifelong learners and working professionals
Learning doesn't stop at graduation; it’s a lifelong journey. Thanks to UHCL's new Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), adults can expand their knowledge by gaining targeted skills in a specific area or exploring a new interest. PACE
…
Read more
Alumni
RSS feed - Alumni
(opens in new window)
View all headlines - Alumni
Inside UHCL’s 1974 Society Dinner: Where giving becomes opportunity
April
22
,
2026
|
16:22 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
At the annual 1974 Society Dinner on April 16, the University of Houston-Clear Lake brought its mission into sharp focus. Not through statistics
…
Read more
Leading with purpose: UHCL alum earns Young Healthcare Executive of the Year Award
April
06
,
2026
|
15:32 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The moment Vamsee Potluri’s name was called at the March American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Congress marked more than a personal
…
Read more
From UHCL to founder: Danielle Abrant builds a smarter path to fair hiring
March
31
,
2026
|
16:11 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Danielle Abrant did not set out to become a founder. She set out to find work that mattered. What started as a desire for more than the
…
Read more
Blogs
RSS feed - Blogs
(opens in new window)
View all headlines - Blogs
UHCL empowers young minds: Explore, create, and learn at KidsU!
May
03
,
2024
|
16:53 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Are you looking for a summer youth program that combines education and enjoyment? KidsU at University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is now open for
…
Read more
Faculty explore impact of refugee urban farmers on Houston’s sustainability at Plant It Forward event
April
18
,
2024
|
16:00 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
Professors win award for speed dating-inspired classroom activity
March
09
,
2024
|
19:00 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
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
…
Read more
Media Library
Media Library
Contacts
Jill Scoggins
Assistant Director of Communications
scogginsj@uhcl.edu
Lauren Sawyer
Coordinator of Media Relations
sawyerl@uhcl.edu