http://www.stthom.eduUST NEWS RSSen-us3/12/09http://www.stthom.edu2020UST NEWS RSSAquifer - Version: 4.00.11marcom@stthom.eduwebmaster@stthom.edu240http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14404In what was the largest event ever contracted at the Saint Arnold Brewing Co., the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association exceeded its goal and raised nearly $35,000 for scholarships at the 2nd Annual Two Saints and a Taco Tasting on April 18.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14404http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14393University of St. Thomas will celebrate 350 undergraduates and 793 graduate students during the 2013 Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 18 in Reliant Arena.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14393http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14397Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “I have a dream.” He inspired many people to dream big and hope for a better future. For one University of St. Thomas graduate however, simply having a dream is not enough. For Elvia Valdez, what matters most is living that dream.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14397http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14398Deacon Albert Vacek never thought that three months after filing for Social Security he would be graduating with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies. That is exactly what will happen on May 18 when Vacek walks across the stage at Reliant Arena with 350 undergraduates and 793 graduate students.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14398http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14383Adrienne Shearer’s UST graduation story could not have been more heroically imagined if it were one of the productions in which she has starred or choreographed. Having overcome one obstacle after another, the talented Shearer will take her cues on May 18 as one of the 350 undergraduates and 793 graduate students who will participate in the University’s 63rd Commencement Ceremony.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14383http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14384With her ever-present Canon Rebel EOS hanging around her neck, Krista Karbalai is the picture of accomplishment. During the University’s 63rd Commencement Ceremony on May 18, she will become the first graduate to earn a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA/BFA) degree in studio arts.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14384http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14387Junior philosophy major Matthew Weatherford is the first University of St. Thomas student to be accepted into the coveted Yale University's Summer Institute in Bioethics . Studying with elite scholars, students and professionals for eight weeks, Weatherford will engage in intellectual debates, mini-conferences and social events that foster collaboration on bioethics.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14387http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14388Forging one's own path in life is no walk in the park. It requires commitment, perseverance and self-awareness. Jenny Treviño was the first in her family to go to college, will be the first to graduate with a degree in international studies and was selected for the Teach for America program. Soon to be placed in Detroit, Mich., Treviño accepted the job offer with a definitive “bring it on.”marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14388http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14390What do siblings with a thriving software company, Bridgway Software, have in common with Houston's urban organic farming and refugees from Africa's troubled Congo? They are elements of a radical idea turned non-profit company called Plant It Forward Farms, driven by alumni Teresa O'Donnell '77 and her brother Pat ‘76 to help economically disadvantaged refugees generate a living wage.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14390http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14391To get the golden ratio, mathematicians take a line and divide it into two segments with the property that when the longer part is divided by the smaller part, it is equal to the whole length divided by the longer part. If you take the length of a college career, divide it by a one small life-changing moment, which is also equal to the whole four-year experience, you get a divine sequence of events. Confused? Brittany Garza is not.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14391http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14364When one’s dream comes true, a flood of emotions set in: excitement, hesitation, humility and optimism. Gary Wright sang about the dream weaver getting him through the night, but Kayla Weaver’s dream is shaping the rest of her future.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14364http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14353Well before her graduation date in May 2013, environmental science major Kelly Schmitz knew she would transform her passion for animal conservation and recycling into a career.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14353http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14347Reflecting on the view of the human person from multiple perspectives, the Honors Program class of 2013 has prepared a provocative presentation for the Research Symposium: “Person: The Endangered Species,” to be given at 4 p.m. on April 12 in UST's Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14347http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14311Musicians must promote and disseminate all types of artistic expression among the multicultural city of Houston. Dr. Glenn Garrido, chair of music at University of St. Thomas, is doing his part by conducting the Houston Latin American Philharmonic Orchestra, also known as the Latin Phil, the first professional orchestra in the United States created exclusively to present full concerts of Latin American music, both original and arrangements.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14311http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14313Learning through research is active, as opposed to gaining knowledge by traditional teaching. Dr. William Harris, associate professor of environmental science and studies, said the team selected this year’s theme, “Apprentices to Knowledge,” for the 2013 Research Symposium to reflect on students’ active participation in the learning process.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14313http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14306From living near an active volcano in Japan, to overlooking nightly tango lessons in the park across from their Argentine apartment, to assessing the H1N1 outbreak with health officials in Mexico City, alumni Lauren and Joe Salazar have had unique experiences in their posts around the world.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14306http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14290Several University of St. Thomas students are proud recipients of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships for the 2012-2013 year.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14290http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14284As “Habemus Papam” was proclaimed from the balcony of St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the University of St. Thomas community waited with anticipation and celebrated the announcement of the new Pope Francis.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14284http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14282In red and white face paint and a cowboy hat, a class of 1971 alumnus wears a traditional rodeo clown costume in true bullfighter fashion to promote the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Stripes” the clown visits schools, seniors or business groups to educate people about the mission of HLS&R.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14282http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14275University of St. Thomas’ Center for International Studies formed a partnership with the American Foreign Service Association in Washington, D.C., to promote and deepen public understanding of U.S. diplomacy, and the Center will launch a new “Distinguished Diplomat” lecture series this month.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14275http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14268Alan Yaacoub, a senior biology major and chemistry minor, is an American Chemical Society National Member and in the Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society. This physics teacher’s assistant is conducting research on nanoparticles, under the direction of Dr. Birgit Mellis, assistant professor of physics.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 6 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14268http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14263The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team won its first Red River Athletic Conference title. With a 67-51 victory, on March 4 in the RRAC Championship, over conference tournament host and top-seeded Southwestern Assemblies of God University, the Celts rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14263http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14247In a typical class with Dr. Henry Foust, cooperative engineering and physics students might find themselves doing an experiment with temperature sensors in air, cold water and hot water.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14247http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14222Daniel Cardinal DiNardo said it best during his opening prayer at the 63rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala when he commented on “hearts rejoicing” at the University of St. Thomas. More than 400 donors, alumni and friends of St. Thomas celebrated Fat Tuesday with “A Mardi Gras Tradition” on Feb. 12 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14222http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14195University supporters will prepare their minds, bodies and spirits for Lent with a Mardi Gras Gala celebration –University of St. Thomas style.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14195http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14188Sitting in on his son’s class during University of St. Thomas’ Parent’s Weekend in fall 2012, Aaron Kildow was surprised when he was enthralled by the lecture.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14188http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14182Twenty two University of St. Thomas students, faculty and staff, along with a few students from University of Houston, Rice University and Texas A&M University-Galveston, joined together on the 40th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade for the “largest human rights demonstration in the world,” March for Life, on Jan. 25 in Washington D.C.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14182http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14183Catholic school students, parents and teachers from around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston gathered to celebrate the winners of the ninth annual University of St. Thomas/Archdiocesan Essay Contest with a Mass and Awards Ceremony on Jan. 23 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14183http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14166 Both surprised and humbled by their nominations, the two look forward to representing the student body at the party on Fat Tuesday, “A Mardi Gras Tradition,” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston. The gala is the University’s premier scholarship fundraising event of the year. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14166http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14167Still catching his breath from the rush of 2012’s historic Church events in which he played a part, Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson won’t have much time to relax before he’s back in full swing – traveling the nation again for ordinations of former Anglican clergy, participating in speaking events and hosting high ranking Vatican officials in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14167http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14127Before he gets into the day's discussion in the Texas Politics class, Professor and Chair of Political Science Dr. Jon Taylor plays a little music.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14127http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14104Conductor Andrey Boreyko wowed the audience of 750 patrons during the New Vision, New Stars Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at Jones Hall in the Houston Theater District.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14104http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14105Steve Waldner '75 has a degree in sociology, and his son Cameron Waldner '06, MLA '08, earned a bachelor's and master's in political science. Together, they will chair the University of St. Thomas Homecoming event, “Celtic Corral Days,” on Feb. 22-23 on campus.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14105http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14051The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist will be honored at A Mardi Gras Tradition , the 63rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala, at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14051http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14046In front of an audience, Dr. Livia Bornigia, assistant professor of communication, encourages students to own their space. After all, your audience is only going to notice something went wrong if you behave as if something is wrong.marcom@stthom.eduSat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14046http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14037To bring the University closer to realizing its vision for enhancing the visual and performing arts for the campus and the Houston community, the University of St. Thomas will partner with the world-renowned Houston Symphony to perform the New Vision, New Stars Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at Jones Hall in the Houston Theater District.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14037http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14019Senior point guard Her’shiira “Shorty” Boone-Rodgers and senior forward Amber Arceneaux-Francis are filling up the stat sheets for the University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team. The Celts Head Coach Mike Ricks attributes their long friendship as a key component to their individual and team success.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 4 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=14019http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13994This fall, the University of St. Thomas hosted a public photography contest open to amateur and professional photographers. One of the goals of the contest was to attract people from the Greater Houston area to visit the campus to experience what the University has to offer.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13994http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13981Each semester, years of business lectures and months of preliminary case presentations culminate in the Cameron School of Business Case Competition in which senior general business majors present their analyses on a pre-determined case study.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13981http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13969The measure of any great Catholic university is the quality of vocations being produced at the institution. Here at the University of St. Thomas, we have had a number of strong vocations, to both married and religious life, cultivated on campus.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13969http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13963Siblings have an innate desire to see each other succeed. Sonny Vo, first-year graduate student in the Gulf Region Academy for Catholic Educators, views his cohort group with a familial bond to uphold and fortify him as a teacher and brother.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13963http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13964University of St. Thomas senior communication major Megan Viola-Vu maintains a busy schedule. In addition to three jobs, fulfilling her winter graduation requirements, involvement in groups like the Vietnamese Student Association and the UST Cheer team, Viola-Vu uses her time, treasure and talent to encourage children to dream big.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13964http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13965Sophomore philosophy major Nick Pane’s journey to the University of St. Thomas began with a series of questions. He questioned the existence of God, what is goodness and how to find happiness. Pane felt that if he could find strong answers to these questions, he would find conviction.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13965http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13945Care and awareness about the environment are principles the University of St. Thomas faculty impart on students and the Houston community.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13945http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13938English as a Second Language is a thriving program in Houston school districts, and it’s giving rise to dual language programs for young students who are studying two languages in the classroom. Grace Tan, having worked as an ESL teacher, was the first Chinese American to train in the University of St. Thomas Dual Language Program, the only program of its kind in Houston.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13938http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13920Houston (Nov. 19) -- The U.S. Department of Education awarded University of St. Thomas (UST) School of Education a $1.25 million grant to help prepare graduate students for leadership positions in special education.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13920http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13921The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator test is designed to identify a person's personality type, strengths and preferences. Senior Elevia Le is an ENTJ, which means extraversion, intuition, thinking and judging. She implemented awareness of her personality when she attended the Beta Gamma Sigma Leadership Forum in St. Louis, Miss., on Nov. 1-4.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13921http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13893 The University of St. Thomas Performing Arts Society raised nearly $30,000 in a membership campaign that culminated in the Membership Tea on Nov. 6 at the River Oaks home of Dr. and Mrs. P. Michael Mann. More than 125 guests attended the event, which honored Kelli Cohen Fein and Martin Fein. marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13893http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13877The University of St. Thomas announced awards in its inaugural 2012 Photography Contest, which was open to students as well as the general public. Amateur and professional photographers submitted more than 230 works in the categories of campus architecture, faith/character and campus life, and the winners were announced on Nov. 8.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13877http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13878When most people think about package deals, often vacation resorts and airfare combos come to mind. For the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, Celts fans get one family with two times the skills on the court in forwards Andrew and Patrick Graves.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13878http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13875The Annual Scholarship Tee-Up Tournament raised more than $200,000 for University of St. Thomas scholarships on Nov. 5, an increase of about $40,000 from last year. The event was held at the Pine Forest Country Club and benefited the general scholarship fund.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13875http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13860Grab your sleeping bags and warm clothes for the 2nd Annual National SleepOut UST on Nov. 10-11. To promote awareness about homelessness in Houston, the students, faculty, staff and Houston community are invited to sleep outside at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 to 7 a.m. on the Academic Mall, 3800 Montrose Blvd.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13860http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13842The University of St. Thomas was named among 22 U.S. Catholic colleges and universities recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society, and one of the top 28 Catholic colleges and universities worldwide.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13842http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13812University of St. Thomas alumni are educating leaders of faith and character in Catholic schools across the Houston. Eight UST graduates work at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston as teachers and administrators, leading high school students in a variety of areas and guiding them to pursue higher education.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13812http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13798Sarah “Beth” Moreno, quickly became a leader at the University of St. Thomas in her first semester as a pre-nursing student. Moreno, who transferred from Lone Star College-CyFair, found a home at UST, and as a junior, she is working toward helping other students find success on campus.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13798http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13800Marcus Walden, a 27-year-old veteran of the U.S. Navy, is in his second semester as a freshman at the University of St. Thomas. For Walden, St. Thomas stood out among other Houston colleges because of the prompt response from administrators, attention to student success and knowledge of veteran programs and needs.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13800http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13796Representatives from the University of St. Thomas Department of Chemistry and Physics will present results from their STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math -- research projects at the 68th Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Baton Rouge, La. from Nov. 4-6. Seven undergraduate students, one staff member and two faculty will engage in a unique learning experience that few undergraduates get to experience.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13796http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13746Join the University of St. Thomas Office of Student Activities for Family Weekend on Oct. 19-21. The festivities will include music and drama performances, sports, games, a library book sale and free food.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13746http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13737The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, is beginning its sixth year of service at the University of St. Thomas. Aiding in the spiritual growth and development of students, FOCUS has become an integral resource in UST’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 7 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13737http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13738The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, is beginning its sixth year of service at the University of St. Thomas. Aiding in the spiritual growth and development of students, FOCUS has become an integral resource in UST’s mission to educate leaders of faith and character.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 7 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13738http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13739University of St. Thomas freshman Janna Tierney can proudly tout that she successfully self-published her first book, “Kerry, Ireland A.D. 800,” before she turned 18.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 7 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13739http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13691Dr. Glenn Garrido, new chair of the Music Department at the University of St. Thomas, started his semester by conducting the Civic Orchestra of Milan on Sept. 8 at the Court of Honor of the City Palace, or Palazzo Marino, in Milan, Italy. Garrido was the first U.S. citizen to guest conduct the more-than-150-year-old Orchestra.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13691http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13689The 34th Annual Houston Italian Festival, Oct. 11-14, is sure to excite Houstonians to celebrate all things Italian. Hosted on the University of St. Thomas campus, events such as grape stomps for adults and children, pasta eating contests, a bocce tournament and collie dogs playing soccer will be a treat for the entire familymarcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13689http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13684The University of St. Thomas was recently recognized as a 2013 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The designation was awarded through a survey that assessed services and resources offered to veterans and their dependents. With 134 veterans on campus, UST offers many programs, benefits and workshops that cater to and support those who served in the military.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13684http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13639Sister Paula Jean Miller, FSE, founder and director of Catholic Studies and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, as an expert, adiutrix secretarii specialis , for the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the topic, “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith.”marcom@stthom.eduWed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13639http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13632The re-emergence of the University of St. Thomas School of Nursing was a campus team effort. Dr. Ann Coleman, a gold medal winner of the 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awards, attributes her award to the hard work and cooperation of the team that brought the School of Nursing back to life.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13632http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13605Two University of St. Thomas students will attend the National Conference on Ethics in America, an annual event hosted by the United States Military Academy at West Point, from Oct. 14-18. Senior business major Michelle Jabbour and junior philosophy major Kelsey Boor will represent UST at the prestigious conference as the first students from St. Thomas to attend.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13605http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13570To raise awareness about the University of St. Thomas and its mission to educate leaders of faith and character, the University launched the campaign, “Shine At UST.” The campaign will feature TV spots, advertising on KUHF radio’s NPR drive-time news programs, a photography contest and a new microsite with student and graduate success stories.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 4 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13570http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13547Photographers have only one more week to submit to the University of St. Thomas inaugural Photography Contest. The contest celebrates the art and architecture of the University, campus life and faith. It is open to the general public, students, faculty and staff. Do not miss the opportunity to upload your contest photos!marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13547http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13548As a part of Freshman Orientation, University of St. Thomas incoming freshmen volunteered at the Houston Food Bank on Aug. 18. The freshmen, with about 200 participants, were the most productive group in the Houston Food Bank's history to volunteer, making 50,000 meals.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13548http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13538The Mendenhall Summer Institute at the University of St. Thomas helps incoming freshmen from all walks of life to become leaders of faith and character. Freshmen students Briseida Esparza and Marianne Tran have different stories, but the Institute guided them to critically and thoughtfully engage in their academic and social experiences at UST.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13538http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13528Houston, we have a solution. The University of St. Thomas, in collaboration with the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational Science Literacy Foundation, hosted the D.R.E.M.E. @ UST Science Summer Science Camp from July 30-Aug. 1.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13528http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13517Ten University of St. Thomas students traveled to Shanghai and Beijing as part of the study abroad trip to the People's Republic of China from June 11-24. Dr. Jon Taylor, chair of Department of Political Science, led the students and taught a course on comparative public administration.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13517http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13513This summer, three University of St. Thomas students dedicated one week to brightening the lives of children with neuromuscular diseases by volunteering as camp counselors at the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13513http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13395University of St. Thomas freshman Samantha Loos-Polk is an aspiring nurse who knows firsthand the importance of the medical field.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13395http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13376Toughness and accountability are two main characters of a good coach. Anthony Medina '12 has a goal of becoming a Division 1 head coach and is not going to let anyone stop him from succeeding, not even himself.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13376http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13355One of the benefits of the University of St. Thomas being located in the large, international city of Houston is the diversity of cultures represented on campus.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13355http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13341At the age of 23, Joy Kennedy is running a successful international business. Kennedy, a University of St. Thomas 2011 liberal arts graduate with a focus in international studies, promotes her love for fashion and mission to help women in India learn new skills and earn a steady income through her women's accessories brand Priya.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13341http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13305Marriage means loving your spouse through sickness and health. Olga and Erik Martinez can also say they have loved each other through class presentations and group projects. The couple graduated together on May 12 from the University of St. Thomas, each with a Master of Science in Accounting.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13305http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13274At the National Museum of Funeral History, Shelley Ott-Bellopede sees everyday as just another day above ground. A recent history graduate from the University of St. Thomas, Ott-Bellopede had the unique opportunity to work as a historian intern on an exhibit about papal funerals at the only national funeral museum in the United States.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13274http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13273While most students are fast asleep, Dymond Mosley, Ira LeRoy and Jeffrey Parmer are doing pushups, running and working out to maintain top physical shape. Physical training starts at 6:30 a.m. every other day, so they are up well before dawn to be on timemarcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13273http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13247Biology major Angela Peltier cannot wait to have a career raising awareness, researching and tracking shark migration following her graduation from the University of St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13247http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13230Otariya Folorunso monitors levels on her screen; should the levels fluctuate too much the chemicals in the 6,000 gallon tanks run the risk of becoming volatile.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13230http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13224Balancing academics, student organizations and a new social life is challenging for freshmen, but for the past four years, the University of St. Thomas’ Mendenhall Summer Institute has provided students with the tools to succeed academically and become leaders on campus.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13224http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13225University of St. Thomas international transfer student Annamarie Dober wants to focus on green marketing to combine her love for gardens and passion for marketing.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13225http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13211Esmeralda Padron and Enedith Silerio will graduate with Master of Education degrees in educational leadership from the University of St. Thomas this May. Both women teach at Houston Independent School District’s Sherman Elementary, in the 5th Ward community where they grew up in immigrant families.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13211http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13201Ariel Deshotel, senior music major, comes from a musical background; nearly everybody in her family sings. Growing up, she sang in every church choir because that was what children at the parish did. As a result, having music in her life was not a decision to be made but simply a way of life.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13201http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13162For eight years in Los Angeles, Sara Kumar worked as an electrical engineer by day and a theater artist, writer and director by night. In 2010, Kumar stumbled across the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture website and flew to Houston that weekend for a visit.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13162http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13147Four peer tutors from the University of St. Thomas Tutorial Services Center, will advance to graduate schools this fall. The tutors, Sunita George, Eric Mabry, Michelle Rubin and Eduardo Mulanovich, join 323 undergraduates and 747 graduate students graduating during the 62nd Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13147http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13138A U.S. Army colonel, doctor and sister of Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, Sister Deirdre “Dede” Mary Byrne , POSC, will address the 2012 University of St. Thomas graduating class at the 62nd Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13138http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13139For the first time, two graduating seniors will present a joint speech, “Moment for Life,” at the 62nd Annual University of St. Thomas Commencement on Saturday, May 12 at Reliant Arena, One Reliant Park. Nicole Hickl and Priyam Shah opted to present a speech together because they had similar messages to share about perseverance and because of their friendship formed at St. Thomas.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13139http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13141 International Development major Jaime Sepulveda has traveled throughout Europe, but she’s about to embark on a journey to immerse herself in a culture significantly different from her own. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13141http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13130The University of St. Thomas Schola Cantorum, a group that sings Gregorian chant, has grown since its humble beginnings in 1981 when it provided chant for one Latin Mass a year. Today, the group provides chant for three Latin Masses each semester.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13130http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13107University of St. Thomas students will present oral and poster presentations of their faculty-sponsored research projects at the 2012 Research Symposium, April 12, 13 and 14 .marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13107http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13109A cornerstone of the annual University of St. Thomas Research Symposium is the presentation by Honors Program students in the Contemporary Problems Seminar. They will present the fruits of their research, “Eating Away America” at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 13 in the Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center, as part of the three-day Research Symposium.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13109http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13100Three women faculty from the University of St. Thomas have been selected to participate in the National Science Foundation ADVANCE project “Advancing the Careers of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions through Professional Networks” (ASAP).marcom@stthom.eduMon, 2 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13100http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13084When not teaching music theory or directing the jazz ensemble, Dr. Malcolm Rector, University of St. Thomas assistant professor of music, can be found working feverishly on his latest project.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13084http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13083Students will have additional scholarships available starting in the 2012-13 academic year, thanks to a generous $2.5 million pledge by University friend Raye White.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13083http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13040In collaboration with the University of St. Thomas School of Education and School of Business, fourth-graders from Annunciation Orthodox School will participate in Lemonade Day on Sunday, May 6, selling Lemonade from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the UST Academic Mall.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 9 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13040http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13031On a cool Saturday morning, Senior English major Anthony Medina woke up early along with fellow students to help re-paint the 24-hour Student Lounge in the Moran Center.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13031http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13028The University of St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team completed its third season with an 18-13 record; it was the Celts first winning season in their short history. St. Thomas has improved every season, going 10-15 and 13-14 in the first two years.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13028http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13029Julio Morales received his first introduction to theater at Sharpstown High School before coming to UST as a drama major in 2005. Today, the 2009 alumnus said he’s excited to have returned to Sharpstown as the theater teacher and been chosen by NBC’s “SMASH: Make a Musical” program as one of 20 schools in the nation receiving funding and mentorship to build a new musical theater program.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13029http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13006In between his duties as a priest, theologian, professor and university administrator, Father Janusz Ihnatowicz would find time to scribble a few lines of verse, painstakingly revising and editing them to his satisfaction.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=13006http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12988The University of St. Thomas 62nd Annual Mardi Gras Gala raised $1 million for scholarships on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the InterContinental Hotel. The celebratory occasion was marked by a visit from former St. Thomas president, the Most Rev. J. Michael Miller, CSB, archbishop of Vancouver, who was honored for his passion for education and for molding the next generation of Christian disciples.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12988http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12965In corked bottles and gallon jugs in Robertson Hall, students prepare wine or vinegar from fruits like grapes, strawberries or peaches (or any fermentable carbohydrate). The experiment is part of Dr. Bill Tinnerman’s organic chemistry lab, which requires students to prepare a wine alcohol from their own recipe and write a term paper on the chemistry involved in the preparation of wine. It is a way to show students how science is part of daily life.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12965http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12958The University of St. Thomas’ 2012 Mardi Gras King and Queen not only have a passion to help others, they have an ambition to do it on a big scale. And given their already sterling records of service and leadership, John Ruff and Rosemary Tran have demonstrated they have what it takes to make a difference.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12958http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12959Steffani Rush doesn’t sleep much. There isn’t enough time with a schedule as tightly packed as hers. Rush understands the value of hard work and utilizing the gifts that God has given her.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12959http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12942Students, parents and teachers from Catholic schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese gathered for the eighth annual University of St. Thomas/Archdiocesan Essay Contest Awards Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 3 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. More than 500 people from 47 schools attended the events, which included a prayer service led by the Most. Rev. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and a reception at the Cathedral Centre.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12942http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12943The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies celebrated three decades of excellence in education and service with a 30th Anniversary Reception on Jan. 27.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12943http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12934Although national statistics show that 75 percent of first generation college students leave school before receiving a degree, UST student Erica Fulton has never been one to give up.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12934http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12832Brittany Garza, a junior math major and pre-physician assistant student, recently traveled to small towns or pueblos of Peru for a medical mission project.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12832http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12833After more than 20 successful years in marketing for large corporations and a hospital, Terri (Engel) Golas ’86 decided she wanted a change. With an MBA in marketing and management from the University of St. Thomas, she sought out a leadership position in the arts.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12833http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12796In the first 20 years after founding the University of St. Thomas, the priests of the Congregation of St. Basil were so dedicated to the success of the infant University, that they worked for free.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12796http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12798University of St. Thomas School of Theology faculty member and former Episcopal Bishop Jeffrey Steenson was named by Pope Benedict to lead a national ordinariate for Anglicans who wish to become Catholic.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12798http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12776The University of St. Thomas Center for Faith & Culture received a $500,000 gift from Raye White on Oct. 3. The gift will support the Center’s mission to form community leaders who understand and effect the relationship between the worldview of Catholic faith and culture.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12776http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12722 In the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, about 370 friends of the University of St. Thomas gathered for a special performance by Grammy Award-winning opera favorite Ana Maria Martinez on Dec. 14. The concert, Cantos De Mi Corazón: Songs of My Heart, raised $250,000 for the University’s planned Performing Arts Center. marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12722http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12702Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation is a charitable organization devoted to spreading the light of Christ through modern and mass media -- television, internet, radio, documentaries and other forms of social communication.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12702http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12703As a young refugee, it can be difficult to navigate the educational system in a new country. To provide more information about applying to college and life as a college student, the University of St. Thomas held a College Orientation Day for high-school aged refugees through the Partnership for the Advancement & Immersion of Refugees (PAIR) on Nov. 12.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12703http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12677The University of St. Thomas will sponsor the United States Olympic Trials Marathon, which will take place in Downtown Houston on Jan. 14, one day before the Chevron Houston Marathon.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12677http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12647The University of St. Thomas will officially reopen the School of Nursing in Summer 2012 with approval from the regional accrediting body.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12647http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12645When Master of Education student Kayce Warden was considering a master's degree, she wanted a program that offered face-to-face instruction and would accommodate her firefighter husband’s irregular schedule while raising her three-year-old son. She began the University of St. Thomas’ off-campus master’s program in spring 2010, taking classes close to home at CyRidge High School.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12645http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12646As the highest Boy Scout rank, Eagle Scouts must show leadership ability, service to others and a commitment to God and country. For achieving this difficult rank, the University of St. Thomas awarded scholarships to four freshmen for the first time this year.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12646http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12635As music majors at the University of St. Thomas, students receive personal instruction from professors like Dr. Brady Knapp, assistant professor of music and head of choral and vocal studies. In addition to teaching private lessons, he also leads the Opera Workshop, University Singers and Pop Singers.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12635http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12560The Beans, a local Houston band comprised of current and former University of St. Thomas students, received multiple nominations for the 2011 Houston Press Music Awards, including “Best New Act.”marcom@stthom.eduTue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12560http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12530Traditional Italians may be used to feeding large groups of people, but the 33rd Festa Italiana takes the cake. In the third year of hosting the Italian festival at the University of St. Thomas, the Festa Italiana attracted about 16,500 people on campus from Oct. 14-16.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12530http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12484When Ted Buck returned from three deployments to Iraq in 2008, he entered the job market equipped with new skills, experience, confidence and the discipline he learned in the Marine Corps. Like many other returning veterans, Buck came home from his third tour of duty in Iraq to an economy in far worse condition than he had left it.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12484http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12485The University of St. Thomas has welcomed more home-schooled students in the last five years than ever before in school history. As home schooling has become more prevalent across the country, the contribution of these students to campus life has become increasingly apparent at UST.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12485http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12438St. Thomas landed in the top five universities in the National Association a Five Star Champions of Character for the 2010-2011 academic year. NAIA recognizes 220 colleges and universities and 23 conferences with this designation. St. Thomas has been named a Champion of Character institution for four consecutive years.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12438http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12423About 130 friends, supporters and students of the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture gathered at the Cathedral Centre on Oct. 3 to celebrate faithful citizenship and to gain insight into the worldwide Catholic Church from the world’s pre-eminent Vatican analyst, John Allen, Jr.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 6 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12423http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12403The University of St. Thomas freshman class packed more than 9,000 pounds of food, which will make more than 11,000 meals at a service project on Saturday, Sept. 17.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 2 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12403http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12404Touring non-stop since 2001, University of St. Thomas graduate Hamilton Loomis has brought his “blues-rock-funk-groove-soul” music to audiences all over the United States and the world. Loomis will return to his alma mater to play live at the Festa Italiana at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15.marcom@stthom.eduSun, 2 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12404http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12405The Department of Education has awarded the University of St. Thomas and Houston Community College a five-year, $5.9 million grant for Hispanic and other low-income transfer students who are interested in pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).marcom@stthom.eduSun, 2 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12405http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12115For the 18th consecutive year, the University of St. Thomas has been named to the top tier of the U.S. News & World Report’s, “America’s Best Colleges” list of universities offering master’s degrees in the Western region of the United States. UST currently ranks 30th in the 2012 rankings.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12115http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12020 Enjoy a feast of sight, sound and Italian flavor and share the heritage, culture and the romance of Italy at the 33rd Annual Houston Festa Italiana. One of the largest ethnic festivals in Houston, Festa Italiana will once again entice thousands of guests to the University of St. Thomas campus, 3800 Montrose, for three days from Friday-Sunday, Oct. 14-16. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12020http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12021 Nine University of St. Thomas students, accompanied by Fr. Mike Buentello, CSB, and Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, joined nearly two million Catholic youth in Madrid, Spain for a transformative three-week trip of prayer, sacrifice and pilgrimage. After traversing the famous Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain and attended World Youth Day in Spain, they joined Pope Benedict XVI and Catholic representatives from across the world in Madrid. marcom@stthom.eduFri, 2 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=12021http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11984Suzanne Pasztor, a 2006 International Studies graduate of the University of St. Thomas, is embarking on an adventure with the Peace Corps where she will work to reduce widespread poverty in Ghana, Africa by helping local entrepreneurs improve their business practices.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11984http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11979Jennifer Amelang has proven herself to be a champion of environmental issues on the University of St. Thomas campus. Now, the senior Environmental Science major has gained national recognition for her leadership. Amelang has been selected as one of the nation’s top rising young leaders in the clean energy sector by the national organization Focus the Nation.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11979http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11947Since high school, Tam K. Nguyen has worked toward his goal of becoming a pharmacist. He became a licensed pharmacy technician before college and then worked in the field while studying biology in the pre-pharmacy program at the University of St. Thomas. After graduating from UST in May 2011, Nguyen is set to attend the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in August.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11947http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11932Celebrating the success of its fourth year, the University of St. Thomas Mendenhall Summer Institute bridged the gap between high school and college for 46 incoming freshmen. Mendenhall Summer Institute participants had the opportunity to meet and express their gratitude to program benefactor Trini Mendenhall-Sosa at a luncheon on August 3.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 5 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11932http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11896The GRACE program at the University of St. Thomas seeks to train young men and women to teach in Catholic schools. Participants live in community for two years while completing a Master of Education degree and teaching in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. For more information, contact Dr. Ana-Lisa Gonzalez at 713-525-3548 or gracemail@stthom.edu . marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11896http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11887On Sunday, July 31, 10 University of St. Thomas students, accompanied by Fr. Mike Buentello, CSB, and Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE, will depart for Oviedo, Spain, where they will set off on a two week hike across the Camino Primitivo to Santiago de Compostela and then travel to Madrid for World Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVImarcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11887http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11888Two University of St. Thomas School of Education students will apply abroad the wisdom they gained at UST as they take international teaching positions in Vietnam and South Africa. marcom@stthom.eduThu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11888http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11878Dr. Michele Simms’ Business Communication class comprised students ages 19-47, who hail from 16 countries, speak six different languages and practice three different religions. The students were challenged to elect one team of students to lead the class for a day.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11878http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11892Fulfilling a dream 25 years in the making, the University of St. Thomas-Houston received approval from the Texas Board of Nursing on July 21st to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). St. Thomas is currently enrolling pre-nursing students and will enroll the first class of nursing students in June 2012.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11892http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11850The University not only increased financial aid available to all eligible students by 21 percent for the 2011-2012 academic year, UST also awarded eight full-tuition scholarships to top incoming freshman.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11850http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11874Fernando Moreno participated in Project GRAD for two summers which gave him academic preparation for college and provided him with a $4,000 scholarship to come to UST. Five students are currently attending UST after participating in the Project GRAD Summer Institutes and receiving their scholarship.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11874http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11872Yvonne Oliveira is a special education teacher who has been studying in the UST MEd program since summer 2010. This year, the University of St. Thomas will award about $104,000 in scholarships to Hispanic and low-income students who are pursuing an online Master of Education degree in educational leadership or special education.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11872http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11870For one week in June, two University of St. Thomas students forged lifetime friendships and brightened the lives of children with neuromuscular diseases.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11870http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11858As legislators continue to slash public school funding across the state and nation, teachers face an increasingly uncertain and competitive job market. University of St. Thomas Class of 2011 graduate Kendall LeJeune was excited to find a job as a band director almost immediately after graduation.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11858http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11848Christina Vargas has come full circle from taking dual-language courses at Helms Community Learning center from Kindergarten thought high school, to majoring in bilingual education at UST.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11848http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11851 The Class of 2011 GRACE graduates unanimously agreed that the program has helped them succeed as Catholic teachers and grow as individuals. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11851http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11875The University of St. Thomas Athletic Department has accepted an invitation to become the newest member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Red River Conference.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11875http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11880For the second consecutive year, Nicole Hickl and Michelle Lewis were selected from more than 600 applicants for the 33-member Texans Cheerleading Squad. This time, Michelle’s twin sister, Rachel, joined the duo.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11880http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11868UST Graduate Meris Chaumont hosted a clergy talent show and sold her possessions to raise funds to join the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharis, a teaching order in Ann Arbor, Michigan.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 8 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11868http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11861Mallory Wendell, Class of 2011 graduate, has been awarded a summer internship at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, where she will work for former First Lady Laura Bush.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11861http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11862Watch the new UST video to get a sneak peek into the high caliber of academics and campus life at the University of St. Thomas. Hear about UST directly from those who know UST inside and out.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11862http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11856UST graduate James Doan earned a full-tuition, merit scholarship to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11856http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11857Jason Taffet, who graduated from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School with a 4.0 grade point average, will play goalkeeper for the Celts in the fall. Taffet’s performance on the field has garnered significant praise and recognition including the coveted title of All-Greater Houston Boys Soccer Player of the Year.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11857http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11877While many University of St. Thomas class of 2011 graduates ponder graduate school and job searches, Alan Llanas and Linh Tran have a job waiting for them. As cadets in the UST Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC), Llanas’ and Tran’s post-graduation plans are all laid out.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11877http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11847Brandi English, a political science and communication double major, will intern with State Representative Jessica Farrar after graduation.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11847http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11853At UST, Hiba Haroon, an international studies 2011 graduate, learned to look at the world through new eyes. Participating in the MicroCredit Program presented Haroon with opportunities to put her passion to help others into action.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11853http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11854The University of St. Thomas exceeds the national graduation rate among Hispanic students. UST’s Hispanic graduation rate also outpaces all Catholic universities in Texas.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11854http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11855Jodi Mahardi, vice consul for economic and protocol affairs at the Indonesian Consulate in Houston, and his wife, Chiara Sari, will complete their Master in Liberal Arts degrees with concentrations in international studies and graduate together in May.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11855http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11859Class of 2011 graduate Lukas Simon will begin work on his doctorate at the Baylor College of Medicine Structural and Computational Biology and Molecular Biophysics graduate research program in fall.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 9 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11859http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11860In the University of St. Thomas Master of Arts in Faith and Culture (MAFC) Program, students benefit from a diverse group of students who bring a variety of experiences, interests and goals to the Program.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11860http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11879While still in school, five University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business students have taken the risk to start their own businesses, ranging from making and selling barbecue sauce to running an internet business.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11879http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11873To celebrate the unveiling of a planned Performing Arts and Conference Center at the University of St. Thomas, world-renowned soprano and Houston Grand Opera favorite Ana Maria Martinez will perform a benefit concert at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, in Zilkha Hall of the Hobby Center.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11873http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11852The Honorable James A. Baker III will address the University of St. Thomas 2011 graduating class at the 61st Commencement Ceremony. Ivan Earls will be the student commencement speaker.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11852http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11846The University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business joins an elite group of institutions that have achieved business accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).marcom@stthom.eduThu, 7 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11846http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11876University of St. Thomas students will present oral and poster presentations of their faculty-led research projects at the 2011 Research Symposium on April 8 and 9.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11876http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11866The “Jazz it Up” Gala, chaired by Kathy and Dr. Ken Wells, raised nearly $900,000 benefitting the Fr. Francis E. Monaghan Scholarship fund for the education of current and future students.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11866http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11867Krystal DeJesus, a University of St. Thomas Master in Education graduate student, found the funds to build a $63,000 barrier-free playground for special needs children in Aldine ISD.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11867http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11871The Associated Nursing Alumni have been waiting for UST to re-establish the School of Nursing since the school's closing in 1986. The alumni have generously donated $1 million to establish the Sister Mary Martina Casey Endowed Chair in Nursing.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11871http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11869Expanding their microfinance practices across the globe, the University of St. Thomas Social Entrepreneurship Program traveled to Africa in January.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11869http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11881Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, UST will collaborate with the Veterans Administration to enable eligible veterans to attend UST with no tuition cost.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11881http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11849The Cullen Trust for Health Care has committed a $2 million grant to the University of St. Thomas in Houston to establish the Cullen Trust for Health Care Nursing Endowed Chair.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 7 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11849http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11509Adding to the growing pool of UST graduates working at Big 4 public accounting firms, UST BBA/MBA students Michael Pair and Sabrina Akhter have secured a full-time position at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and Christian Brillantes and Elizabeth Houche have been hired at Ernst &Young LLP.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11509http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11510University of St. Thomas MBA student Heath Whitaker is taking full advantage of the UST’s location only minutes away from the Texas Medical Center. Whitaker was selected for a summer internship at Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11510http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11507Crew Ginn, a UST communication major, produced a retrospective video narrative on his experiences and opportunities at UST.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11507http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11508 Despite the challenges of moving to a new country and learning a new language, Yari Yarzagaray has found help, encouragement and success at UST. Yarzagaray will graduate in May 2011, and will attend University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11508http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11506Preparations are well on their way in the University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry Office for a three-week trip to World Youth Day in Spain next summer.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11506http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11504The University of St. Thomas has created a first-generation student group to encourage and provide first-generation students with helpful information about scholarship opportunities, skills to help them succeed and a venue to meet other students.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 6 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11504http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11503Former Mexico President Vicente Fox’s historic visit to the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 23 set the stage to establish a partnership between UST’s Center for International Studies Social Entrepreneurship Program and Fox’s El Centro Fox.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11503http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11502Doris Vela is among the first class of students to benefit from convenience, flexibility and scholarship opportunities of the University of St. Thomas Online Master of Education Degree Program.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 1 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11502http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11865With more than 200 benefactors filling Tony's restaurant for an exclusive nursing benefit on Nov. 18, nursing friends and alumni moved the University of St. Thomas’ nursing school plans ahead with announcement of the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Endowed Chair in Nursing.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11865http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11863The Center for Irish Studies reached milestones and broke records at its annual Irish Gala held Nov. 5. The Gala honored Peg and William J. Flynn for their role in the development of the Center for Irish Studies.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11863http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11501Continuing the tradition of academic and athletic excellence, the University of St. Thomas sent both the Lady Celts Women’s Volleyball team and the Men’s Soccer team to the opening rounds of the National Association of Intercollegiate Institutions (NAIA) Championships on Nov. 20.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11501http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11500Over the past 10 years, an estimated 1,000 University of St. Thomas students from at least 18 different departments and programs have benefitted from experiential learning opportunities through the University’s Service Learning Program.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11500http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11497View a class on the integration of mathematics and literature where Dr. Rick Krustchinsky, an education professor, uses costumes and props to keep his students engaged and interested in the topics he teaches.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11497http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11498View a general biology class on the nature of the cell and learn more about how Dr. Maia Larios-Sanz, an assistant professor in the Biology Department at University of St. Thomas, who inspires her students with her own passion for the subject.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11498http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11499View a psychology class in which Dr. Jo Meier-Marquis discusses the subject of dating and relationships.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11499http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11496Michelle Shannahan comes from a family of six children, all of whom were home-schooled. With a family that values individualized education, Shannahan was highly selective in making her next educational move.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11496http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11495Since 2002, Nicole Casarez, attorney and University of St. Thomas communication professor, and her students worked diligently to prove the innocence of former death row inmate Anthony Graves. The team succeeded, and Graves was set free on Oct. 27.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 9 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11495http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11493The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of St. Thomas in Houston a $3.25 million grant to increase the number of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students through the development of a Nursing program.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11493http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11494Erich Schoeffler transferred to the University of St. Thomas in May 2010, to find an academic setting that redefines his educational goals, keeps him motivated, caters to his needs as a veteran and provides leadership opportunities.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11494http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11492On the same day he was elevated to the College of Cardinals, Cardinal-designate Donald W. Wuerl spoke on the UST campus about "Religious Faith's Role in Building a Good and Just Society."marcom@stthom.eduWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11492http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11491Nearly seven years after he graduated from UST, Joey Milillo returned to a direct the fall production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Milillo says he could still find his way around Jones Theater with his eyes closed. marcom@stthom.eduWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11491http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11489The University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center of Irish Studies, and its director, Lori Gallagher, JD, will take center stage at the 2011 Houston Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11489http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11488Dr. Malcolm Rector, assistant professor of Music, has written 17 full-length screenplays, nine stage plays, one novel and numerous stories ranging in genre from drama to surreal. He is currently in post-production for his first feature film, Ghosts.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11488http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11487As urban gardens continue to sprout up across the city, state and nation, St. Thomas is sowing the seeds of a new community garden project this fall.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 5 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11487http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11486The University of St. Thomas hosted a somber salute to the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. At the event, United States Army Sgt. Kenneth Depew, a UST sophomore political science major, shared his experiences at the Pentagon immediately after Sept. 11.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11486http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11485Over the last six years, Natalia Pecora has gone from learning to speak English to landing a full-time job with an exclusive Baker Hughes leadership training program.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11485http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11484In a competitive music world, music students dream of touring internationally. UST graduate Mike Whitebread recently returned from his second international tour with country singer Kareem Salama.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11484http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11482UST music graduate Felix Peña was selected from conservatory composers to receive the 2010 Roger Sessions Memorial Composition Award at the Boston Conservatory Spring commencement ceremony in May.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11482http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11425The University of St. Thomas was named as one of the best colleges and universities in the West by The Princeton Review.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11425http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11481The 32nd Annual Festa Italiana will be held on the UST campus for three days from Friday to Sunday, October 15 to l7.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11481http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11479The 2011 College Access & Opportunity Guide recognized UST as one of 284 colleges and universities highlighted for their outreach efforts, financial aid opportunities and student support servicesmarcom@stthom.eduTue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11479http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11478With a flexible employer, family support and convenient evening classes at UST, Ashley Easterwood was able to find a work-life balance and have a baby, work full time and earn a Master in Liberal Arts degree at the same time.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11478http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11477The University of St. Thomas has awarded five incoming freshmen with the Father Vincent J. Guinan Scholarship, which covers full tuition for four years.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11477http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11476Four UST students spent part of their summer building an educational foundation for the writers of tomorrow.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11476http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11474Navigating the unfamiliar classroom highs and lows, UST GRACE Program graduate Lauren Barnes ended her first year earning an unexpected and unprecedented accolade – the Elementary Teacher of the Year award.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11474http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11473UST students will have the unique opportunity to earn a minor in Catholic Studies in one semester while studying abroad in the Holy Land and Italy.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11473http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11471UST music grad Avi DePano will pursue a master’s degree in musicology at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University on a full scholarship. The highly competitive program accepts less than five students per year.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11471http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11470University of St. Thomas alumna Marty Thompson believes character counts. If you make a commitment, you better deliver. That's why the Houston Business Journal named her among Houston's Top Leaders Under 40.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11470http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11469For the last two years, the first cohort of the Gulf Region Academy for Catholic Education (GRACE) has lived in community while simultaneously finishing a master’s degree in Catholic education, teaching in a Catholic school, and deepening their spiritual lives.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11469http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11468An act of international volunteer service led to educational and professional opportunities for Aqeel Abdulaalee, who graduated with a Master in Liberal Arts.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11468http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11464Emily Calasanz is a hands-on learner. Whether she is researching white flies, scrubbing in at an exclusive surgical internship, or giving vaccinations to impoverished children in El Salvador, Calasanz has become enthusiastically invested in an eclectic range of learning experiences.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11464http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11465When Nicole Walker entered her freshman year at UST, she admits she was very much in the midst of fighting an eating disorder. Her experience at UST changed her life. And in a way, you might even say it saved her life.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11465http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11466Monica Aleman, an international student from Peru, built a solid resume at UST volunteering on campus and in the community. The experience, she says, made her a stronger leader and a better person.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11466http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11467Despite lingering concerns about the economic recovery, UST MBA graduate Stanley Harris recently ambitiously launched Mint Ventures LLC, an import/export and real estate business.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11467http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11460View a MBA class on outsourcing and learn more about Dr. Beena George, who has led study abroad trips to India to expose students to the evolving impact of globalization.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11460http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11461View a philosophy class on metaphysics focusing on The Nature of Love and learn more about Dr. Ted Rebard, a philosophy professor whom students rave about. Students have changed majors after taking his classes.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11461http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11462View a physics class focusing on conservation of angular momentum and learn more about Dr. James Clarage, a physics professor whose dramatic flair for explaining the most fundamental principles of nature occasionally prompts him to wear a toga.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11462http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11463The University of St. Thomas Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Institute Summer Conference will focus on “Caring for God’s Creation: Catholic Teaching on Environmental Justice” from June 10 to 11.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11463http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11458In their second year to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University, University of St. Thomas MicroCredit was named a “featured commitment.” A video highlighting UST MCP was shown at the poverty alleviation workshops. Of nearly 1,000 commitments, only about 20 were featured.marcom@stthom.eduThu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11458http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11457Despite the competitive nature of a music career, UST graduate Joe Mikolaj said his UST experience keeps him grounded and helps him remember the joy in music.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11457http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11456A group of six UST Catholic students and three faculty members traveled to Irondale, Ala. to film “Life on the Rock,” EWTN’s live show for young adults.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11456http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11455Former world heavyweight boxing champion and businessman George Foreman addressed the 2010 graduating class about “Success with Integrity,” at the 60th Commencement Ceremony.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11455http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11454University of St. Thomas students will present oral and poster presentations of their faculty-lead research projects at the 2010 Research Symposium, April 9 and 10.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11454http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11453Thanks to the Project GRAD College Institute, UST graduate Lizzy Lozano became one of hundreds of students who received scholarships that helped make it possible for her to obtain a quality college education. Recently, Lozano was hand-picked to represent Project GRAD at a congressional briefing in Washington, D.C.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11453http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11864An associate professor of management and marketing in the Cameron School of Business, Simms embraces the liberal arts tradition of the University of St. Thomas and teaches across the disciplines.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11864http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11452When educators in the Cypress-Fairbanks and Aldine areas learned they could earn a Master in Education degree from the University of St. Thomas without the drive into town, they applied in record numbers.marcom@stthom.eduWed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11452http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11451When Tamarsha Everhart graduated from the Cameron School of Business in 2001, she did so debt-free, and it was all thanks to scholarships, financial aid, work-study opportunities and internships.marcom@stthom.eduMon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11451http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11450UST graduate Josh Bass, ’01, earned his first filmmaking big break when his short film was accepted into a major North American independent film festival, the Slamdance Film Festival.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11450http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11449Michelle Gautreau traded her seat behind the keyboard for a spot in front of the news cameras during a six-week winter break internship at Salt + Light Catholic Media Network in Toronto.marcom@stthom.eduFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11449http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11426For the 17th consecutive year, the University of St. Thomas has been named to the top tier of the U.S. News & World Report’s, “America’s Best Colleges” list of universities offering master’s degrees in the Western region of the United States. UST currently ranks 27th in the 2011 rankings.marcom@stthom.eduTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11426http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11396 Building on the University of St. Thomas Music Department’s commitment to excellence in music education and community outreach, the University will offer private instruction to pre-college music students and non-traditional hobbyists by launching the Music Preparatory School. The inaugural Theory, Music History and Performance class will be taught in late January 2009. The Music Preparatory School is a non-degree granting program that offers courses to students who are not seeking collmarcom@stthom.eduMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?Page_ID=5534&Content_ID=11396