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August 2026 Alumni Digest
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August is full of opportunities to reconnect with UHCL. Whether you're looking to mentor students, grow your professional skills, or celebrate fellow alumni, there's something for you this month.
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📅Applications close: August 14, 2026
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Help shape the next generation of Hawks by sharing your experience, expanding your professional network, and making a lasting impact on a student's future.
The Hawk Mentorship Program is seeking alumni and professionals who are passionate about helping UHCL students grow personally and professionally. By becoming a mentor, you can:
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- Make a meaningful impact on a student's academic and career journey.
- Share your professional knowledge and real-world experience.
- Help students build confidence and prepare for future opportunities.
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Celebrating: Alumni Success
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Painting Houston's World Cup Story
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UHCL alumna Elizabeth Umanzor ('19) helped bring Houston's Museum District to life through a vibrant FIFA World Cup mural at Children's Museum Houston. Her artwork celebrated the city's culture, nature, and community while inspiring visitors to explore one of Houston's most iconic destinations.
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Own a business or help hire talent? Consider hosting a UHCL student through the Hawk Job Shadow Program. By opening your workplace for a 4–8 hour shadowing experience, you'll help students explore career paths, gain real-world insight, and build meaningful professional connections. As a host, you'll:
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- Showcase your organization and industry.
- Share your professional expertise and career journey.
- Help students gain valuable workplace experience.
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Grow Your Skills. Advance Your Career.
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Whether you're preparing for your next promotion or exploring a new career path, UHCL Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) offers workforce training and professional certificates in high-demand fields like Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, and Human Resources.
Build skills. Gain confidence. Create opportunity.
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Experience the Bayou Theater
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The Bayou Theater is thrilled to welcome you to another season full of music, stories, and unforgettable performances! Whether you're drawn to the soaring beauty of a symphony or the joy of a story brought to life on stage, there's something for everyone this season.
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Dr. David V. Jones, '12 MA
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was appointed the inaugural Associate Vice President for Professional Readiness and Experiential Programs (PREP) at Young Harris College, overseeing career development, experiential learning, employer partnerships, and student success. Dr. Jones credits UHCL with helping him develop a global perspective and leadership skills that continue to shape his career. Read more about Dr. Jones' UHCL journey here.
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Stephanie Kearney, '09 MHA/MBA
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leads enterprise strategy and growth initiatives as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Phoenix Children's, helping expand access to pediatric healthcare. A proud UHCL alumna, Stephanie credits UHCL with providing the business and healthcare foundation that continues to shape her leadership. Read more about Stephanie's UHCL journey here.
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