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Sustainable Stories Film Fest returns to UHCL

The Sustainable Stories Art Exhibit and Film Fest is returning for its 5th consecutive year, with a focus on indigenous sustainability this time around.

by Jesse Cosme | October 8, 2025

K-pop takes over UHCL as Bayou Theater hosts girl group VIVIZ

Hear from fans and learn how the group came to perform at UHCL.

by Lisa Alvarado, Sergio Salazar | October 1, 2025

Dining for a cause with “Pearland Restaurant Weeks”

The event runs from Oct. 1-31 at participating Pearland restaurants. Proceeds help fund the Pearland Neighborhood Center, which provides financial and food support to the community.

by Julianna Brooks | September 30, 2025

Career and internship fair on campus this Thursday

The All Majors Career and Internship Fair, designed to give UHCL students an opportunity to explore internships and potential career pathways, will take place Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Laurel Spurgeon, program manager of employer relations and experiential learning, said the event will feature booths

by Jennifer Ayala | September 23, 2025

Wild hogs spotted on campus

Wild hogs were spotted on UHCL campus grounds several weeks ago, prompting university officials to issue safety reminders to students and staff. The animals were first noticed in wooded areas surrounding the campus, but have since been seen closer to student parking lots, according to campus officials. Wild hogs, which can weigh up to several

by Reid Mills | September 16, 2025

Thirteen Restaurant shuts down for now

The doors at the Thirteen restaurant have been shut down… for now. The restaurant Thirteen, owned by former Houston Rockets player James Harden, is closed because of a notice of unpaid rent to its landlord. A sign was posted on the front doors on September 1, and still remains up. Looking into the sign closely, it

by Zakary Perez | September 16, 2025

Upcoming professional attire scavenger hunt hosted by UHCL’s Center for Career Development and JCPenny

JCPenney Baybrook is partnering with the Center for Career Development to host a business-themed scavenger hunt event and offer students discounts of up to 45% off select items of professional attire. The “Suit-Up Event” will be hosted at the JCPenney on 100 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood, TX 77546 on Sept. 14 from 4 – 7 p.m.

by Mercedes Falconi | September 2, 2025

Media Advisory: Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony

UHCL Commencement information media advisory

by Joshua Lister | May 8, 2025

UHCL at Pearland: The first UHCL branch campus

Pearland, TX- Did you know that the University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL) strategically expanded its reach by establishing a campus in Pearland? This initiative reflects UHCL’s commitment to addressing the evolving educational needs of the region, paving the way for a brighter future for its residents and the workforce. In May 2009, UHCL

by Adamari Sanchez | May 6, 2025

Humanities majors face new challenges in a changed job market

In January of 1980, The UHCLidian wrote an article meant to soothe humanities majors: if they studied hard and planned ahead, jobs would await them. Student Placement Center Coordinator Carolyn Ulrickson was optimistic that humanities students might be found working in management training, writing, and research and so forth if they worked hard and applied

by Reid Mills | May 6, 2025

Nuestra Voz: Celebrando el poder de la educación

¿Sabías que solo alrededor del 27% de los latinos e hispanos en Estados Unidos terminan una carrera universitaria o un título técnico, comparado con el 44% de otras personas? Y de los que entran a una universidad de cuatro años, solo un poco más de la mitad, el 52%, logran graduarse. Esto es menos que

by Adamari Sanchez, Norjelly Herrera | April 24, 2025

Tournament Night at UHCL

The Board Game Association along with the Gamer Guild and Hawk Gaming clubs, hosted an event on campus called Tournament Night. Students could win prizes by competing against one another in video games or board games, the prizes ranged from a board game bundle to a Meta Quest VR Headset. The event, which ran April

by Caleb Huffman | April 18, 2025