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September 2025 Alumni Digest

 

2025 Alumni Celebration

Building Tomorrow Together

Learn more about this year's honorees. 

Please join us on Friday, October 10, 2025 for the 2025 Alumni Celebration as we honor these outstanding alumni and faculty.

Hyatt Regency Baytown | 6:30 Reception | 7:00 PM Dinner & Awards

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Now Accepting Mentor Applications

Looking to give back? Our Hawk Mentorship Program connects students with alumni for networking, career advice, and personal growth.

βœ… Flexible commitment
βœ… Personalized matching
βœ… Exclusive events & resources

Inspire the next generation and stay connected!

Apply Now
 

Austin Alumni

You're invited to a UHCL Alumni Brunch - a laid-back event with good food and even better company.

πŸ“… Date: Sunday, September 21
πŸ•• Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Santa Rita Cantina
πŸ’Έ Cost: Just $10 per person

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Alumni Travel

Tropical Costa Rica

March 9-17, 2026

Book by Sept 9, 2025 to save $500 per person - Explore the Central Valley, including a coffee plantation tour, a riverboat tour on Cano Negro, Lake Arenal cruise, the trees of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Walk the "Hanging Bridges" or ride one of the longest canopy zip lines. Count the caimans, otters, sloths, monkeys and more along the way!

Reserve Your Spot
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Donate to the Career Closet

Help Hawks ensure they’re looking their best during their job & internship search! Donate any of the below items and we’ll give you a free alumni t-shirt!
Learn more about the Career Closet

We have two opportunities for curbside drop-off:
  Sept 11, 4 – 6 PM or Sept 12, 11 AM – 1 PM

Or drop off in the Center for Career Development Office (SSCB 3109) from Sept 8-15, 9 AM-5 PM.

RSVP not required, but let us know you’re coming to reserve your shirt!

 

Career Fair

All Majors Career Fair

Thursday, September 25
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
UHCL Rec & Wellness Center

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Hire fellow Hawks!

Job fairs are an effective way to recruit a large pool of applicants at one time, get the word about opportunities with your organization out on campus, and give back to the next generation of UHCL alumni. If you're interested in recruiting at the upcoming career fair, or at other opportunities throughout the year, please reach out to employerservices@uhcl.edu..

 

Last chance to join UHCL Alumni for an exciting day of food, fun and football as we cheer on UH Football at an exciting tailgate and game!

Tailgate

πŸ•• 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
πŸ“   Party on the Plaza
      UH Athletics-Alumni Center
🎟️ $15

Buy Tailgate Tickets

UH v Colorado

πŸ•• 6:30 PM
πŸ“   TDECU Stadium
🎟️ $45
      Promo Code: UHCL

Buy Game Tickets

Tailgate tickets include food, drinks, UHCL t-shirt and a clear bag!

 

Learning Opportunities for the Whole Family

Join us this fall for Professional & Continuing Education opportunities!

  • Career Advancement Essentials
  • Foundations of Human Resources
  • Transforming Workplace Conflict
  • Employee Relations & Development
  • Compliance and Strategic HR
  • Certificate in Human Resource Management Essentials
  • Path to Leadership Certificate
  • Paralegal Certificate

Alumni Spotlights

Patrick Swindle, '11 MHA

has been named the next CEO of Longview Regional Medical Center. πŸ‘ 

"University of Houston-Clear Lake was a program that allowed me to achieve my dreams of being a hospital/health system CEO and I am grateful for my experience and the friends I made along the way." Read more

Bianca Gonzales, '16 BS

is the new Head Softball Coach at Howard Payne University! Bianca brings over 15 years of experience in softball instruction, athlete development, and recruitment to her new role. She joins HPU after stops at Texas College and Cy-Fair High School. This summer she has also been working with USA Softball coaching in the All-American Games for the Texas Region. Read more here.

Dr. Selene Vorhofstad, '17 MS, '21 EdD

has been elected to the National Science Teaching Association Board of Directors as Member-at-Large.

NSTA is a community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and STEM and its impact on student learning.

Sheree Bogany '08 MA, '10 C

has received two recent awards in the field of Education. 

"These recent honors reflect the values of leadership and service that the University of Houston-Clear Lake instilled in me and demonstrate the impact our alumni can make in Texas schools," says Sheree. 

Get to know a little more about her here.

Read more alumni spotlights. 
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