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October 2025 Alumni Digest
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35th Annual Chili Cook-Off
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Hunter Hall Backyard
UHCL’s 35th Annual Chili Cook-Off returns this fall, celebrating food, community, and Hawk spirit. Guests can sample chili from competing teams, enjoy live music and vendors, and participate in family-friendly activities. It’s a fun-filled day that showcases UHCL pride and brings people together for a memorable fall Saturday.
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4th Annual Square on the Square
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UHCL Pearland, Outdoor Courtyard
Celebrate fall with UHCL at the free Square on the Scare festival in Pearland, featuring seasonal fun for the whole community. Families can enjoy inflatables, train rides, a costume parade, face painting, a petting zoo, food trucks, and trick-or-treating.
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Provost’s Academic Impact Report
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UHCL proudly presents the 2024–25 Provost’s Academic Impact Report, showcasing major achievements in student success, academic growth, and innovation. The report highlights the dedication of faculty, student accomplishments, and UHCL’s continued leadership in higher education.
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Free Application Week at UHCL
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Help us spread the word to future Hawks: UHCL is offering Free Application Week, October 13–19, for Fall 2026 undergraduate applicants. During this time, both first-time-in-college and transfer students can apply through ApplyTexas without paying the application fee. This makes it easier for students to take the next step toward becoming a Hawk.
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Webinar: Leadership Unmasked
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Join UHCL’s Healthcare Administration program for a free webinar featuring Distinguished Alumnus Craig Cordola, ’98 MHA/MBA, CEO of Care Delivery at Fresenius Medical Care. With nearly 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, Cordola will share insights on lifelong leadership, career transitions, and values-driven growth. This event is open to all!
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Hawaii 3 Island Adventure
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March 17-25, 2026
Say aloha to adventure with the UHCL Alumni Travel Program on a nine-day journey through Oahu, the Big Island, and Maui. Highlights include Pearl Harbor, Volcanoes National Park, a Hawaiian luau, and time to relax and explore local culture and stunning landscapes. With guided tours, resort stays, and roundtrip airfare included, this trip offers a seamless way to experience Hawaii.
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Friday, October 10, 2025
Arbor Building South
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
In honor of World Mental Health Day, UHCL’s Psychological Services Clinic will offer free, confidential mental health screenings to the community all day—no appointment needed. Attendees can check in on their wellbeing and access helpful resources, with free parking passes available. To schedule in advance, call 281-283-3330. Learn more about the Psychological Services Clinic here.
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2026 UHCL STEM Conference
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Save the date! UHCL will host the 10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with the theme Innovate. Integrate. Inspire. The call for proposals is now open for 45- or 90-minute sessions that promote curiosity and innovation in STEM education. Drawing over 250 attendees annually, the conference is a hub for sharing practical strategies to advance STEM learning. Proposal submissions are due by January 31, 2026.
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Professional and Continuing Education
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Veronica Villareal, '18 MHA/MBA
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Now Assistant Vice President of Operations at UT Health RGV, Veronica credits UHCL’s MHA/MBA program for shaping her leadership and vision. She continues to mentor emerging leaders and make an impact in healthcare.👏
Read more about Veronica's journey here.
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