When industries, schools and community programs join forces with universities, their power and reach multiply. Goals that would have been unattainable if any one agency tackled them alone become the guiding focus of new partnership. Improving teacher quality, honoring veterans and providing real solutions to industries are a few of the goals UHCL is working on with community partners. By merging powers, the university and its partners are able to engage community members on many levels, including personal and professional, as well as academic.