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TRiO Student Success Program Awards $32,000 in Scholarships
UIW Opens Center for Veterans Affairs
UIW Celebrates Light the Way
Carver Academy Grads to Receive $25,000 Scholarships
TRiO Student Success Program Awards $32,000 in Scholarships
The University of the Incarnate Word is proud to announce that UIW’s TRiO Student Support Services Program was recently awarded $32,736 in Grant Aid as part of the U.S. Congress’ provision of increase in Federal TRiO Programs appropriations for the 2009 fiscal year. The award has allowed 32 UIW student participants to be awarded approximately $1,000 in tuition scholarships.
The TRiO Student Success Program (SSP) is a federally funded program serving low-income, first generation students and students with disabilities by providing intensive academic preparation and support services such as tutoring, peer mentoring, tuition scholarships, study sessions, university success seminars, personal counseling and cultural activities. Graduation and retention are the outcomes of such services. Over 45 percent of all current TRiO SSP students have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The more than 200 students in the program come from diverse backgrounds, and many have recently been recognized as scholars by numerous organizations including the National Science Foundation, the Gates Millenium Scholars Foundation, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), and the TRiO Ronald McNair Program.
“What makes our group of students so unique is that they come from varied levels of academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds,” says Dr. David Jurenovich, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. “Our students stand out because many are the first in their family to earn a degree as well as have a significant need for financial or holistic support with their higher education experience. Nevertheless, in spite of many barriers, they overcome and succeed at extremely high levels by any standard of measure in higher education due to their commitment to learn and ultimately succeed.”
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
UIW Opens Center for Veterans Affairs
A ceremony held Friday, October 30, set the stage for the grand opening of the University of the Incarnate Word’s Center for Veterans Affairs. The Center, located on the campus of St. Anthony Catholic High School (3200 McCullough Ave.,) will assist UIW student veterans attending UIW using educational benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance Programs reach their educational goals.
The Center will provide a number of resources including staff to answer student’s questions, representatives from UIW’s business and registrar’s office, access to phones, computers, printers, copiers and fax machines as well as all current VA forms and coordination with VA offices and counselors. The Center also provides a student veteran work-study program, honor wall as well as community education.
Speakers for the event included UIW President Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr., and Lt. General Robert T. Clark (retired) United States Army. Clark has received numerous honors during his military career including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star with V Device and two Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Ranger Tab, and Army Staff Identification Badge. He is a graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School and a 1970 Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas Tech University. He also holds a Master of Science from Auburn University. While in the Army, Clark served in command positions to include the 101st Airborne Division, the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division and the Deputy Commanding General, Fifth United States Army.
UIW has developed a tradition of assisting active duty military. By partnering with military tuition assistance programs and providing numerous educational opportunities to active duty military and their families. UIW is also a founding member school of eArmyU/GoArmyEd® , founding member of the GoArmyEd® Advisory Committee, and founding member of the Service member Opportunity Colleges Army Degrees Advisory Committee. UIW was also named to the 2010 Military Friendly School list by G. I. Jobs magazine, ranking UIW in the top 15% of collegiate institutions nationwide. UIW also received another national honor when it was selected for the Military Advanced Education’s 2009 Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities for its work with active duty and veterans.
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
UIW Celebrates Light the Way
A million twinkling lights will illuminate the night sky at the University of Incarnate Word on Saturday, Nov. 21 as the university kicks-off the holiday season in style at the 24th Annual Light the Way celebration.
Light the Way activities will begin with Mass at 5:30 p.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel (4301 Broadway). After the service, the opening ceremony will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in the McDermott Convocation Center. Musical entertainment will include the choirs of the University of the Incarnate Word, Incarnate Word High School, St. Anthony Catholic School and St. Peter Prince of Apostles Catholic School. The St. Anthony Catholic High School jazz band will also entertain the crowd. Visitors are invited to bring a new unwrapped toy for the Elf Louise Toy Drive.
After the official switch is flipped, mariachis will lead the candlelight procession of guests through the campus and to Central Market H-E-B for a complimentary reception. Everyone is invited to enjoy the beauty of the University of the Incarnate Word campus decorated for the holiday season. The campus will be open for self-guided tours through January 6. This event is sponsored by UIW and H-E-B.
A live stream of the ceremony will be available here the evening of the event.
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
Carver Academy Grads to Receive $25,000 Scholarships
The University of the Incarnate Word announced today a historic partnership with The Carver Academy.
UIW president Dr. Louis Agnese reinforced the university’s commitment to the value of a private school education by announcing plans to grant each graduate of The Carver Academy, beginning this year, a $25,000 multi-year scholarship to assist them in continuing their education through their senior year of college at UIW.
UIW is a part of the Brainpower Connection that includes Incarnate Word High School for young women; St. Anthony Catholic High School, which is co-ed; St. Anthony Elementary School; and St. Peter Prince of Apostles Elementary School. The Brainpower Connection is a circle of support, influence, and collegiality established when the five institutions connected to share their brainpower through their faculties and students. The goal of the shared vision, shared faculties, and shared facilities is to help break down the walls that traditionally separate elementary schools, high schools, and universities.
The Carver Academy, which is not affiliated with the Brainpower Connection, was founded by NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson and offers elementary-age children from pre-k through sixth grade a challenging academic program featuring small classes, leadership opportunities, and a nurturing family-like environment based upon the foundations of Judeo-Christian scripture.
The scholarships will allow students who have flourished in a private school environment to continue their studies beyond TCA while receiving one-on-one attention from quality instructors. TCA’s dedication to inspire their students to be good citizens exemplifying the school’s principles of leadership, discipline, initiative and integrity through service and faith is a natural tie to UIW’s Mission.
One of every 4 residents of San Antonio has not completed high school, while only 1 in 5 has earned a bachelor’s degree. The city’s low educational attainment is seen as one of the biggest obstacles to future growth. This partnership aims to improve those figures.
“We are pleased to be in a position to continue the academic and faith formation these outstanding students receive at The Carver Academy,” said Agnese. “These exceptional students are the type San Antonio desperately needs if it hopes to prosper in the future.”
The scholarships will be distributed as $2,500 per year for 10 years (seventh grade through their fourth year of college).
For more information, contact Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at 210-829-6001 or at mlgarci2@uiwtx.edu.
