Nov 20, 2009 Consider Christmas Gifts That Make A Difference
 When pondering gift ideas this holiday season, consider meaningful gifts that make a difference and benefit University of St. Thomas programs.
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Nov 17, 2009 Taylor Speaks on Chaos Theory in China
 Dr. Jon Taylor, UST Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department presented a paper coauthored by Political Science Adjunct Professor Michelle Carnahan, at the 5th Annual International Conference on Public Administration, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China. The conference was held from October 22 to 26.
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Nov 16, 2009 UST Athletic Roundup
 The University of St. Thomas volleyball team and soccer team competed in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) Volleyball and Soccer Conference Tournaments this weekend, Nov. 11-14, and the men’s basketball team travelled to San Antonio to play St. Mary’s University.
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Nov 16, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features the UST American Chemical Society Chapter Receives Recognition, Alumnus Drew Wilson winning the prestigious Jefferson Award and the UST Pop Singers Revue perfomrance. |
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Nov 13, 2009 Honors Students Travel to D.C.
 Four UST Honors students received the opportunity to travel with Dr. Terry Hall, UST Honors Program director, to the 44th annual conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. |
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Nov 10, 2009 Fernandez-Cueto Writes Eye-Opening Motherhood Article
 In the world of me, myself and I, Marion (Maendel) Fernandez-Cueto struggled to put aside her individualism, ambitions and self-image for the vocation of motherhood. |
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Nov 06, 2009 Drs. Srinivas, Stockton Attend Global Education Conference in Taiwan
 UST’s continued participation in international conferences is an important part of the University’s internationalization efforts. On October 16, 2009, Drs. Ravi Srinivas and Hans Stockton represented the University at the U3 Forum, hosted by the Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Dr. Deely Earns Aquinas Medal for Excellence in Christian Philosophy
 Dr. John Deely, who holds the Rudman Chair of Philosophy in the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, won two prestigious medals for his world-wide scholarly achievement. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Master in Liberal Arts Program to Offer Public Administration Concentration
 The University of St. Thomas offers a Master in Liberal Arts concentration in public administration. The public administration concentration is designed for students who currently work in the public, non-profit, or private sector or for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in these areas. |
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Nov 04, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features Veterans Day Events, the addition of a Public Administration Option to the MLA Program and a Veteran husband and wife who are able to use the Post 9-11 GI Bill to attend UST. |
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Nov 03, 2009 Irish Gala Raises Funds for Center for Irish Studies Programs
 More than 300 guests helped the UST Center for Irish Studies raise money for the Center's study abroad and academic programs at the Annual Irish Gala held on Oct. 23 at the Houstonian Hotel. Chaired by longtime friends and benefactors of the University, Gayle and Bob Longmire, the event honored Colleen and George McCullough.
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Oct 27, 2009 UST Offers Mass in Spanish Every Thursday
 A new Campus Ministry student-led initiative seeks to meet the spiritual needs of the growing Hispanic campus community by offering Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Chapel of St. Basil. |
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Oct 26, 2009 American Maritain Association Honored UST Professor and Student
 At the 33rd Annual International American Maritain Association Conference held Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-24, two University of St. Thomas professors and a student garnered awards from the Association. |
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Oct 26, 2009 UST Makes NAIA Champion of Character List for Third Year
 The University of St. Thomas has been named a Champion of Character Institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the third year in a row. UST was one of the 231 institutions that made the list for the 2008-2009 school year. |
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Oct 26, 2009 Best-Selling Author John Bradshaw Speaks at UST
 The UST Center for Business Ethics and PBS will host Best-selling author and motivational speaker John Bradshaw at University of St. Thomas to discuss his new book at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum.
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Oct 22, 2009 UST Announces I Madonnari Winners
 In the midst of the 31st annual Festa Italiana, Houston area high school students channeled their artistic expression into Italian-themed sidewalk chalk drawings to compete for the third annual I Madonnari Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on October 17 on the University of St. Thomas Campus Life Mall.
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Oct 22, 2009 Archdiocese Hosts Regional Justice for Immigrants Session At University of St. Thomas
 The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host a regional Justice for Immigrants session to discuss the status of pending immigration reform featuring United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) staff and local experts on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31, at the University of St. Thomas, Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, 4000 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 20, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features The New UST Men's Basketball Team and upcoming season opener, The UST Chapter of the American Chemical Scoiety's new Ranking and Award and A list of the upcoming Open Houses on Campus. |
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Oct 20, 2009 Augustine Without Walls Opens Events to Entire UST Community
 Despite the demolition of the apartments that housed the Augustine Living-Learning Community, the Augustine programming which integrates faith, academics and life will continue as Augustine Without Walls. Activities are now open to all members of the UST community. |
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Oct 20, 2009 Admission in to Doherty Library Requires ID
 To ensure a continued environment conducive to study, the Doherty Library will institute the following library admission policies beginning Nov. 2. Guests and patrons must present... |
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Oct 19, 2009 UST Hosts International American Maritain Association Conference
 University of St. Thomas is the local host for the 33rd Annual International American Maritain Association Conference “St. Thomas and the Problem of Evil: Choice, History and Providence” from Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 22-24 at the Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza.
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Oct 19, 2009 Irish Musicians David and Kieran Munnelly To Perform at UST
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum and Music Department present “David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
Nov. 18, in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon. |
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Oct 09, 2009 Hittinger Speaks on "Seek the Welfare of the City"
 Dr. John Hittinger, UST Professor of Philosophy, participated in the “Seek the Welfare of the City: Effective Responses to Poverty & Human Need” conference held at Houston Baptist University in September.
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Oct 06, 2009 Stay Up-to-Date with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features; 2.8 Million Grant for Online Education Master's Degrees, Grammy Recognized artist Kristine Mills to Perform at Dum Spiro Fundraiser, and Lady Celts September Recognition. |
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Oct 06, 2009 UST ACS Chapter Receives Outstanding Ranking, Green Chemistry Award
 The American Chemical Society (ACS) has awarded the University of St. Thomas Student ACS Chapter "Outstanding" status for the third time, and a Green Chemistry Award. |
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Oct 05, 2009 UST Golf Tournament Raises $222,000 for Scholarships
 University of St. Thomas friends and alumni took to the fairways Monday, Sept. 28, to support the UST Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament. The successful event held at Kingwood Country Club grossed more than $222,000 for the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship Fund. |
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Oct 01, 2009 Sarah Curiel-Thompson Named AII Female Athlete of the Week
 University of St. Thomas junior Sarah Curiel-Thompson, a setter for the Lady Celts volleyball team, was named NAIA Association of Independent Institutions Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Sept. 28, 2009. |
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Sep 25, 2009 UST Appoints Dr. Virginia Leiker as School of Education Associate Dean
 The University of St. Thomas announces the appointment of Dr. Virginia Leiker as the associate dean of the School of Education. |
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Sep 23, 2009 Keanne Smith Named AII Female Athlete of the Week
 University of St. Thomas senior Keanne Smith, a libero for the Lady Celts volleyball team, was named NAIA Association of Independent Institutions Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Sept. 14, 2009. |
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Sep 21, 2009 Practice Flu Prevention, Get Flu Shot Oct. 6
 It is September and flu season is rapidly approaching. In addition to seasonal flu, H1N1 flu has become a topic of concern. |
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Sep 21, 2009 UST Welcomes New FOCUS Members
 As students embark on their spiritual journey this year, University of St. Thomas welcomes a new FOCUS team to help deepen and strengthen students’ faith. |
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Sep 21, 2009 The 31st Festa Italiana is Coming to Campus
 The 31st Festa Italiana is coming to the campus of the University of St. Thomas for three exciting days, October 16, 17, 18, 2009. |
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Sep 21, 2009 UST MicroCredit Program Hosts Third Annual Dum Spiro
 University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program invites the Houston community to assist entrepreneurs in developing countries by attending the third annual Dum Spiro fundraising event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Scanlan Room. |
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Sep 15, 2009 Earn an MBA, MSA Without a Business Background
 Bridge to Business, a newly redesigned program by the Cameron School of Business, is making it easier than ever for you to pursue an MBA or MSA, regardless of your undergraduate discipline. |
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Sep 14, 2009 Explore Business Ethics Electronically
 The University of St. Thomas Center for Business Ethics in the Cameron School of Business offers educational resources for people interested in investigating business ethics. These resources include videos and podcasts focusing on ethical issues or key ethical words. |
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Sep 10, 2009 Casey Mulryan Named AII Female Athlete of the Week
 University of St. Thomas junior Casey Mulryan, a middle blocker for the Lady Celts volleyball team, was named NAIA Association of Independent Institutions Female Athlete of the Week, for the week ending Sept. 7, 2009. |
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Sep 10, 2009 AARP Names UST Among Best Employers for Workers Over 50
 University of St. Thomas has been named by AARP to its 2009 list of Best Employers for Workers Over 50. This annual recognition program acknowledges companies and organizations whose policies best address an aging workforce.
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Sep 09, 2009 UST Offers Online Course on C.S. Lewis and Christian Apologetics
 The University of St. Thomas School of Theology, located at St. Mary’s Seminary, now offers an online course. This course, C.S. Lewis and Christian Apologetics, allows students pursuing advance degrees at the School of Theology to learn at their own pace and utilizes all aspects of online learning such as chat groups, discussion threads and videos, all of which are accessible from your laptop. |
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Sep 08, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features Timeline Goals for the re-establishment of the Nursing School, University of St. Thomas earns nationawide recognition and Major Christopher Ivany to speak on psychiatry on the front lines of combat. |
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Aug 28, 2009 UST Receives Workplace Flexibility Award
 The University of St. Thomas was honored with the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. This prestigious, national award recognizes employers in Houston and across the country who successfully use workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase effectiveness and yield positive business results. |
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Aug 27, 2009 Two Students Merit Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Scholarships
 The University of St. Thomas has awarded two incoming freshmen with the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition. This year’s awardees are Patricia Hotze and Shelby Stinner-Trimble. |
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Aug 27, 2009 Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference
 Several University of St. Thomas professors will speak at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Call to Holiness Evangelization Conference to be held on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Aug 26, 2009 LeBlanc Appointed to Archdiocesan School Council
 Dr. Robert LeBlanc, dean of School of Education, will represent the University of St. Thomas on the new Archdiocesan School Council. |
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Aug 26, 2009 UST Provides Work-Study Training for Cristo Rey Jesuit
 A partnership between the University of St. Thomas and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston, will enhance the school’s Corporate Work-Study Program, and help set 100 high school freshmen on the road to college. |
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Aug 24, 2009 Be Informed with the Star View
 This issue of the the Star View features new faculty member Dr. Simmons and students collaborating on Bovine Genetics Research, Study Abroad mapping out future trips and Dr. Srinivas Appointed to Dean. |
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Aug 24, 2009 Dr. Ravi Srinivas Appointed Dean of Extended Programs
 Dr. Ravi Srinivas has been appointed to the position of Dean of Extended Programs. In his new role, Srinivas will continue to direct the Master in Liberal Arts Program. The Office of Extended Programs will be the new home for nontraditional programs and students at UST. |
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Aug 24, 2009 Study Abroad Maps Out Future Trips
 Keeping pace with its national rankings, the University of St. Thomas Study Abroad Program continued to enjoy a track record of success in the 2008-09 academic year. |
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