2024 UIW News


December
Drake Perry Denning

Taking Flight Beyond the Nest: Drake Perry Denning

12/19/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Dec. 14, UIW bid a heartfelt farewell to the graduating class as they crossed the commencement stage at the Freeman Coliseum. This year, more than 600 Incarnate Word graduates from home and abroad were honored at the ceremony where they received their hard-earned diplomas. Each one of these graduates has left their mark at UIW, intertwining their unique stories with the many others that are woven throughout the University’s history. One of these remarkable graduates is Drake Perry Denning.

Grace and Martin DeJesus

UIW Employee Couple Walks Graduation Stage Together

12/19/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Grace and Martin DeJesus have long been cherished members of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) community, and now they are also two of its newest alumni. After dedicating over a decade of service to the university as employees, and watching their daughters proudly walk across the same stage as graduates, the couple realized it was time to invest in their own education.

Haley Guerrero

UIW Class of 2024: Haley Guerrero

12/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

For generations of Incarnate Word students, the sounds of UIW Bands have been a staple of many campus traditions and events. From holiday concerts, formal occasions and athletics events, the institution’s student musicians have uplifted the community with their passionate performances. One of these musicians is Haley Guerrero.

Garza with baby

UIW Class of 2024: Mariana Garza

12/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, December 14, UIW’s Fall 2024 graduating class will cross the commencement stage to claim their hard-earned degrees, marking the beginning of a new chapter beyond the Nest. Each graduate is a reflection of UIW’s Mission to support students as they become enlightened citizens that embody the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word. One of these remarkable graduates is Mariana Garza.

Student with ring

UIW Honors Fall 2024 Graduating Class at Ring Ceremony

12/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Monday, Dec. 9, the University commemorated the achievements of the Fall 2024 graduating class at the UIW Ring Ceremony, presented by Herff Jones. Initially held in 2016, the Ring Ceremony is typically hosted exclusively during spring semesters. A fall ceremony was added this year to accommodate the growing student interest and participation in what is now viewed as a beloved school tradition.

Dean Pham with students

Upholding the Values of Medicine and the Nation: UIWSOM Hosts Military Match Day Ceremony

12/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) hosted its Annual Military Match Day ceremony. The UIWSOM Office of Student Affairs and the UIW Office of Military and Veterans Affairs have hosted this ceremony since December 2020 to reveal and celebrate the placement of military-affiliated applicants seeking residency or postgraduate positions in military programs. This opportunity is exclusive to service persons eligible to participate in the residency match season, meaning they have completed all the requirements of their respective medical programs.

Student learning online

Making Dreams a Reality: UIW to Welcome 24 Global Online Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony

12/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In 2021, UIW launched its Global Online program, which provides online degree programs in Spanish to students in the Latin American region. The program offers the opportunity for intentional Spanish-speaking students to grow professionally and personally as they work to obtain a U.S. degree or diploma. Global Online’s first graduating class consisted of 41 students who graduated in December of 2022.

Gorman building

Supporting Adult and Ongoing Learning: Dreeben School of Education Represented at AAACE Annual Conference

12/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Faculty and students of the UIW Dreeben School of Education (DSE) represented the University at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) 2025 Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada. The AAACE’s mission is to provide leadership for the field of adult and continued education by expanding opportunities in alignment with the belief that lifelong learning contributes to human fulfillment and positive social change (AAACE.org).

Graduates smiling

UIW Set to Honor Fall Class of 2024

12/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

It’s that time of year again! Commencement Week begins on Monday, Dec. 9. The UIW community can expect a variety of events recognizing the accomplishments of its December 2024 graduates. Read about next week’s celebrations below!

Student presenters smiling

UIW Students Present at Southwest Conference on Christianity and Literature

12/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

This November, Dr. LuElla D’Amico, associate professor of English, led a group of students to the Southwest Conference on Christianity and Literature at the University of Dallas, where they delivered research presentations. This conference considers the ways in which sacred literature is related to secular literature, and how the understanding of the one can inform approaches to the other (udallas.edu).


November
Light the Way 2024

UIW’s 2024 Light the Way Holiday Festival a Huge Success

11/26/2024 Sourced from UIW News

San Antonio (Nov. 25, 2024) – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) held its annual Light the Way Holiday Festival presented by H-E-B on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The event marked the 38th year for the annual Christmas celebration on the Broadway campus of UIW and the 20th year that H-E-B was the title sponsor. The festival kicked off at 3 p.m., providing six hours of holiday fun before the traditional 9 p.m. fireworks finale.

Dr. Evans serving food to Red the Cardinal

Cardinals Enjoy Annual President’s Posada

11/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In anticipation of the fast-approaching Christmas season, the UIW community gathered for the President’s Posada, a beloved annual event hosted by UIW President Dr. Thomas Evans and his wife, Mrs. Lisa Evans. The event, which is led by the Campus Life team, brings the campus community together every year to celebrate the season with warmth, gratitude, and fellowship, and has become an important tradition, for students and employees alike.

Light the Way 2024 switching of the lights

Get Ready to Light the Way!

11/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

It’s that time of year again, Incarnate Word family! The University of the Incarnate Word will usher in the holiday season with the 38th Annual Light the Way Holiday Festival from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 on the UIW Broadway campus. This year, the University celebrates a major milestone with H-E-B, as the organization marks its 20th year of generously sponsoring the Light the Way Holiday Festival!

Students walking with flags

Transcending Borders: UIW Celebrates International Education Week

11/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

During the week of Nov. 18-22, the University of the Incarnate Word proudly participated in International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This annual event is part of their efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences (U.S. Department of State, 2024).

UIW Cross Country team

UIW Cross Country Teams Compete at Southland Conference Championship

11/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word women’s and men’s cross country teams excelled in this year’s Southland Conference (SLC) Championship. The SLC is a collegiate University-level athletic conference that operates within the South-Central Texas region. It is currently comprised of 12 full-time members across Texas and Louisiana.

UIW Football team

UIW Football Team Earns Southland Conference Title and Advances to Playoffs

11/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Nov. 16 the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) football team clinched the Southland Conference Championship after winning the highly anticipated game against Stephan F. Austin (SFA). The game concluded with a final score of 27-20, securing UIW’s 9th win of the season. The Cardinals aim to be the first team in program history to finish undefeated in conference play this Saturday, Nov. 23.

Student with foldable crutches

UIW Hosts 2024 Business Startup Challenge

11/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the UIW H-E-B School of Business and Administration (HEBSBA) hosted its annual Startup Challenge. Since 2009, this 13-week competition has been held every fall semester, allowing students to develop a business model from idea to actualization. The competition is organized by Dr. Jose Moreno and Dr. Teresa Harrison, co-directors of the Beckendorf Family Center for Innovation and Global Entrepreneurship and is open to UIW students from all campuses and schools.

UIW Mexico

UIW Enters New Collaborative Educational Agreement With Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

11/21/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has established a new collaborative agreement with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The partnership is aimed at expanding community service programs and practical training through short-term and faculty-led initiatives for domestic UIW students to travel and learn in Mexico.

Wingert and Pinzon

Former Optometry Dean Speaks on Cooperations Between Ecuadorian Sister Schools

11/15/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Recently, Dr. Timothy A. Wingert, OD, FAAO, FNAP, FEAOO, retired dean and professor at the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO) traveled to Quito, Ecuador as an invited guest speaker at the Latin American Association of Optometry and Optics, also known as Asociación Latinoamericana de Optometría y Óptica (ALDOO). Joined by Dr. Carol Pinzon, optometry program director at University Foundation of the Andean Area (Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina), Wingert discussed the internationalization of optometric education in regard to UIW’s recent partnership with its three sister schools in Ecuador: Instituto Tecnologico Blue Hill, Universidad Ecotec and Universidad Internacional del Ecuador.

Cadets holding American flag

Saluting Heroes: UIW's Veterans Day Tribute

11/15/2024 Sourced from UIW News

During Veterans Day, citizens across the country recognized the past and continued efforts of active-duty military members and veterans who have proudly served in the United States Armed Forces. At the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), 21% of the student population are military affiliated, giving the institution the responsibility and privilege of serving our nation’s heroes who now call UIW home.

Diwali attendees

UIW Hosts Annual Diwali Celebration

11/15/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Thursday, Nov. 7, UIW continued its long history of hosting the annual Diwali celebration in the UIW Rosenberg Sky Room. Diwali, or Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world. The South Asian holiday is often commemorated through festivals in recognition of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.

Poulenc Festival

UIW to Host Poulenc Music Festival

11/15/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The UIW Department of Music will host the Poulenc Music Festival this December. This first-time event will be a celebration of the music of Francis Poulenc, French composer and pianist (1899-1963). In his career, Poulenc made important contributions to French music following WWI. His works, which include art songs, chamber music, choral pieces, operas, solo piano works, ballets and orchestral concert music, are still widely regarded as some of the best compositions of the 20th century (Brittanica, 2024).

Dr. Pham and guest speakers

UIWSOM Hosts Inaugural Humanities in Healthcare Symposium

11/15/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Nov. 9, UIW’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), in collaboration with the UIWSOM chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, hosted the inaugural Humanities in Healthcare Symposium. This first-time event welcomed approximately 70 community members and guests to hear from a variety of speakers as they discussed healthcare related topics such as professionalism, ethics, spirituality and humanism.

Homecoming court 2024

UIW Celebrates Homecoming 2024

11/08/2024 Sourced from UIW News

From Oct. 27 through Nov. 3, UIW celebrated its 2024 Homecoming season with UIW generations both past and present. Many of UIW’s Crusaders and Cardinals came together for a week of events that honored the University’s history, celebrated its present achievements and embraced the possibilities of the future.

First-Gen attendees

UIW Hosts Annual First-Gen Celebration

11/08/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-Generation Student Success launched the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration. Since then, colleges and universities across the country have been invited to participate in celebrating the achievements of first-generation college students, highlighting their resilience, dedication, and impact on higher education.

Jalen Walthall

UIW Jalen Walthall Goes Viral for Celebratory Touchdown Move

11/08/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Last Saturday's homecoming football game was a thrilling display of skill and excitement, with the Cardinals emerging victorious over Houston Christian University. However, it wasn’t just the score that had fans cheering. One Cardinal player’s unforgettable headstand touchdown celebration instantly went viral, turning him into an overnight internet and television sensation.

Front of SACHS campus

St. Anthony Catholic High School Ranked No. 1 Catholic High School in San Antonio

11/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) is proud to announce that it has been ranked the No. 1 Catholic High School in San Antonio by a national online publication. Niche.com, the country’s leading college and school search platform, is out with its 2025 national school rankings. This prestigious ranking reflects SACHS exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and user input from current students, alumni and parents.

Dr. Evans speaking

An Era of Opportunity: UIW President Delivers Second Annual Homecoming Address

11/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

UIW’s Homecoming week ushers in both a sense of familiarity and anticipation for the possibilities ahead. It’s a time for the University community to celebrate all that has been accomplished, welcome back its alumni and consider how to better serve the next generations of Cardinals.

Bishop Trevor

Caregivers Café: UIW Unveils Ministry Dedicated to Supporting Caregivers

11/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Through the combined support of UIW Mission and Ministry and Behavioral Health Services, the University is launching a new ministry that will provide support and resources to campus members who have taken on the role of long-term caregivers to their loved ones.

Ofrenda

UIW Celebrates Día de los Muertos

11/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is observed during the end of October and the beginning of November. This holiday, commonly celebrated by the Mexican community, is meant to be a celebration of life as people welcome back the souls of their departed loved ones. Día de los Muertos’ roots lie in the Catholic observations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, plus the culture and customs of the Mexican community.

Red the Cardinal with treat-or-treater

UIW Celebrates Halloween with Brainpower Connection Trick-or-Treaters

11/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Halloween morning, students from UIW’s Brainpower Connection elementary schools (Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, St. Anthony Catholic School and St. Mary Magdalen Dual Language Catholic School) for its annual Brainpower Connections Trick-or-Treating event.

Teofilo Reyes and others

UIW Promotes Peace and Justice at Peace Day 2024

11/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, UIW hosted its annual Peace Day event, a celebration that embraces peace in the hopes of promoting justice for all. The event was first started at UIW in 1986 when the University hosted “Peace Fairs." It has since evolved into a day-long event that welcomes guests from the UIW community and beyond to share how they are intentionally acting in pursuit of their shared goal of peace.


October
Dr. LuElla D’Amico and Dr. Sandra Guzman-Foster

UIW Receives $1.25 Million Grant to Promote Children’s Faith Through Innovative Creative Arts Program

10/29/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant will be used over the next five years to fund the new, innovative creative arts program Artful Worship: Inspiring Children’s Faith Through the Catholic Imagination. The program aims to create enlivening and contemplative programming that engages children in prayer and worship through the arts.

Homecoming 2024

Let Your Spirit Ring: Join Us for Homecoming 2024

10/25/2024 Sourced from UIW News

It’s that time of year again! From Sunday, Oct. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 3, UIW will celebrate Homecoming 2024! Current and past generations of Cardinals (and Crusaders) will be flocking back to the Nest to enjoy various on and off-campus events.

Cardinal cupboard

UIW Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability Hosts Drives to Aid Community

10/25/2024 Sourced from UIW News

UIW student groups - Student Government Association (SGA), Student Veterans’ Association (SVA) and Music Therapy Student Association (MTSA) - recently collaborated with the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability, each organizing a drive in support of the Cardinals’ Cupboard food pantry. The organizations gathered donations such as canned food, blankets and socks to contribute towards the pantry. Additionally, MTSA collected facial tissues, soup, tea and crackers to create “sick kits” for people to utilize when feeling ill.

Speaker presenting at symposium

UIW Hosts Inaugural International Symposium on Social Justice and the Teaching of World Literature

10/25/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Oct. 12 UIW hosted its inaugural International Symposium on Social Justice and the Teaching of World Literature on the Broadway campus. This first-time event was organized by faculty in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) English department, with the goal of generating broader conversations among educators and students from different disciplines to exchange theoretical and pedagogical ideas. The inspiration behind the event was to create a platform to consider how world literature is taught across disciplines in the context of today’s social justice issues.

UIW SNA members at TNSA conference

UIW Nursing Professor and Student Chapter Recognized at 2024 Texas Nursing Students Association Conference

10/25/2024 Sourced from UIW News

From Thursday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 12, the 2024 Texas Nursing Students Association (TNSA) conference was hosted in Austin, Texas. TNSA is dedicated to promoting professionalism and leadership among nursing students, representing over 3,000 individuals across the state who are preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses. This annual conference welcomes members to gather and exchange ideas, share knowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the next generation of nursing professionals.

Mandy Tyler leading Café Tours

Unified In Wellness Hosts Café Tours in Collaboration with Sodexo

10/25/2024 Sourced from UIW News

As part of our “Fueling and Hydration” initiative, the University’s “Unified In Wellness” team partnered with Sodexo to host engaging Café Tours for students, faculty and staff. The tours, held on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Monday, Oct. 21, provided 30 participants with practical tips for navigating the campus dining hall and creating balanced, nutritious meals.

UIW Military Appreciation Game

UIW Recognizes Our Nation’s Heroes during Annual Military Appreciation Game

10/24/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) celebrated the past, present and future members of our nation’s military during its annual Military Appreciation Game on Saturday, October 19, 2024. UIW honored military members from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Space Force. And this year’s group of UIW Fall Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship winners received a pledge of $1 million worth of scholarships from the U.S. Department of Defense.

SPS students working

UIW School of Professional Studies Programs Ranked Among Best by National Online Publication

10/21/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (UIWSPS) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Intelligent.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research. UIWSPS has been awarded high rankings across several disciplines, reinforcing its status as a leader in online higher education.

Medina and others

Celebrating Hispanic Voices: A Spotlight on Dr. Jorge Medina

10/11/2024 Sourced from UIW News

It’s not every day that professors drive around town delivering hot meals to students in need, but for Dr. Jorge Medina, assistant professor in the UIW Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP), doing so during the COVID-19 pandemic was a given. Concerned for those who were unable to gather with family during the Thanksgiving holiday of 2020 due to safety restrictions, Medina put out a simple ask – do you need a warm Thanksgiving meal, and if so, where should I drop it off?

Healthcare personnel evaluating patient's health

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Oaxaca: A Healthcare Mission That Transformed Lives

10/11/2024 Sourced from UIW News

This year’s healthcare mission trip to Oaxaca was nothing short of transformative. In one week, our interprofessional team treated over 2,300 patients, providing everything from routine medical care to specialized services. The impact on the local community, spanning all ages, was profound. The heartfelt gratitude from the residents reminded us why we chose careers in healthcare—it’s about making a difference, one person at a time.

Abigail Sarabia

UIW Graduate Honored as Texas Clinical Teacher of the Year

10/11/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Abigail Sarabia, a recent graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Dreeben School of Education, believes she may have been born to be a teacher. Now, in what can only be considered a full circle moment, she is being honored for the teaching work she has done in the very school where she first found her teaching inspiration. Sarabia was recently named the Clinical Teacher of the Year by the Texas Directors of Field Experience for her work at Huebner Elementary in the North East ISD… the school from which she has her most cherished teaching childhood memories.

Symposium presenters

UIW Hosts First Hispanic Heritage Symposium in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

10/11/2024 Sourced from UIW News

From Monday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 10, UIW hosted its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Symposium, a three-day event featuring several UIW affiliated speakers. They explored the vibrancy of the Hispanic culture as reflected through education, research, community service and artistic expression.

Kristen Swanson

What it Means to Care: UIW Hosts 2024 Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture

10/11/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Thursday, Oct. 3, The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) welcomed 450 aspiring healthcare practitioners and guests to the UIW McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room for the 2024 Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture. Current SNHP and UIW health professions students and faculty were welcomed to attend the event to share their healthcare-related research through poster presentations and listen to a lecture delivered by this year’s guest speaker, Kristen Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean emerita and professor from Seattle University College of Nursing.

Dr. Charles Fermaintt

UIW Professor Receives Major Grant for Breast Cancer Research

10/08/2024 Sourced from UIW News

For University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Assistant Professor Dr. Charles Fermaintt the fight against breast cancer is personal. His mother was diagnosed and survived breast cancer in 2016. Now, Fermaintt is taking on one of the most aggressive forms of the disease in his research being done right here at UIW. That research has just been awarded a grant of more than $500,000 over the next three years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

UIWPD with students

UIW Hosts Campus Celebration in Recognition of National Night Out 2024

10/04/2024 Sourced from UIW News

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The campaign is observed nationally on the first Tuesday of October as neighborhoods across the country host various festivities to help provide opportunities for communities to meet local emergency personnel, observe safety demonstrations build community connections and camaraderie and more.

Dr. Chavez presenting

UIW Welcomes Community to Learn About Latin Cultures and Spiritualities

10/04/2024 Sourced from UIW News

As part of the continuing celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Arturo Chavez, vice president of Mission & Ministry and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), has been hosting a three-part lecture series titled “Exploring Latina(o) Cultures and Spiritualities.” The series aims to explore the rich tapestry of Latin cultures and spiritual beliefs and welcomes the UIW community to join in this discovery.

Founders

UIW Receives Transformative Gift of $5 Million

10/03/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has received a pledge of $5 million to support the development and renovation of Founders Hall. The transformative pledge comes to UIW from the Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation, managed by the family of Jack Lewis III, former chair of the UIW Board of Trustees and longtime supporter of the University.

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Training the Next Generation of Physicians for San Antonio

10/02/2024 Sourced from UIW News

According to recently published data by the Association of American Medical Colleges, the US will have a projected shortage of approximately 86,000 physicians by 2036. (AAMC, March 21, 2024). Much of this need will be concentrated in areas that are already underserved medically. Here in San Antonio, a community-based Family Medicine Residency Program is growing to help alleviate the critical local shortage of primary care physicians, and with an aim to attract more doctors to practice in our city’s underserved areas.


September
Isabella Luna

From Varsity Mariachi to Pharmacy

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

“Where words fail, music speaks.” There are perhaps few better people who can attest to these words by Hans Christian Andersen than UIW Feik School of Pharmacy students Isabella Luna and Legacy Taylor.

Red the Cardinal and Mariachi Cardenal

UIW Continues Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The UIW community continues to host and engage in a variety of festive events in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, demonstrating how Hispanic cultures impact the University.

Dr. Ann D. David

UIW Observes Banned Books Week 2024

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) celebrated Banned Books Week, an annual initiative promoted by the American Library Association and Amnesty International that highlights the freedom to read and raises awareness about banned and challenged books. UIW Libraries hosted Dr. Ann D. David, an associate professor in the Dreeben School of Education, for a presentation titled “A Climate of Fear in Texas Schools,” which focused on the effects of book banning and censorship.

SPS faculty and staff

UIW School of Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Gather for Faculty Assembly

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Sept. 14, UIW’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) hosted its annual faculty assembly. SPS faculty and staff gathered in the Student Engagement Center (SEC) Ballroom to share insights, best practices and consider new strategies for enhancing student education and engagement. The assembly is meant to foster a sense of community and collaboration as the SPS community commits to their shared goals for the upcoming year.

Red the Cardinal at OMED 2024

UIWSOM Attends Osteopathic Medical Education Conference 2024

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The American Osteopathic Association hosted its annual Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, OMED, in San Antonio from Thursday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 22. The event brought together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country, providing valuable networking opportunities and insights from guest speakers and leaders in the field of osteopathic medicine.

tower

UIW Receives Accolades from Several National Publications

09/24/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The new scholastic year is off to a noteworthy start as the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) has received accolades from several national publications. Long known for its legacy in nursing, education, and liberal arts, UIW is also being praised for its work in social mobility, health professions, emerging technology and online education.

Students with voting sticker

Inspiring Civic Engagement: UIW Hosts Constitution Day Event

09/20/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, UIW held a Constitution Day event on Dubuis Lawn, as part of the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability’s (ECCLS) “UIW Votes” initiative. The event welcomed UIW students to register to vote, obtain information regarding the upcoming national election and even participate in a Presidential and Texas Senate mock election in preparation of what will be many Cardinals’ first time voting in an election this November.

Lia Butanda and others

Lia Butanda: UIW student attends United Nations Camp, UNITE 2030

09/20/2024 Sourced from UIW News

When Lia Butanda came to my office four years ago as a freshman Honors student and History major and I asked her what she wanted to do with her degree, she said she wanted to be a journalist. She then took my Global Refugee course, which changed her outlook of the world, and she said she wanted to work at the United Nations. Since then, she and I worked to make sure that she got there.

Multicultural fair

UIW Hosts Around the World Multicultural Fair

09/20/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, Sept 18, UIW hosted the Around the World Multicultural Fair in the Student Engagement Center (SEC) Ballroom. Presented by the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, the event welcomed attendees to enjoy food, dance and music performers from around the globe and provided the opportunity to converse with representatives from 37 countries.

campus

UIW Makes “Great Colleges to Work For” List

09/20/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that, for the 16th consecutive year, UIW has been recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the nation according to a new survey by the “Great Colleges to Work For” program. UIW is one of just 53 four-year institutions to make the list. The results are collected by independent survey company ModernThink and released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Students at event

UIW Students Organize “Celebrando Mi Cultura” Event

09/20/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In a vibrant celebration of heritage and artistry, members of the UIW student organizations “As One We Will” and “Teatro Del Mundo Nuevo” organized and hosted an event called, “Celebrando Mi Cultura,” a Hispanic Heritage Month event. Held on Thursday, Sept. 19, the event welcomed guests to a joyous evening celebrating Latin culture through music, poetry and storytelling in the Student Engagement Center (SEC) Ballroom.

Art piece - textile

Weaving Stories Together: UIW Unveils “Cultural Threads” Art Exhibition

09/20/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, UIW unveiled the “Cultural Threads” art exhibit in the Kelso Art Center on Friday, Sept. 13. This exhibit showcases and celebrates the diverse identities of the University’s community and highlights how shared experiences at UIW weave us together, even beyond cultural backgrounds.

Garden

UIW Receives City of San Antonio Grant to Advance and Improve Sustainability Project

09/17/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has received a grant from the City of San Antonio to advance and improve its sustainability efforts. The $15,000 grant from the City’s Office of Sustainability will go to advance UIW’s gardening and composting efforts with an opportunity called Project EL JARDIN which stands for Environmental Leadership for Justice, Advocacy, Research, Diversity & Innovation.

Student with tacos

Breaking the Stigma: UIW Hosts “Lets Taco-Bout Mental Health” Event

09/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Thursday, Sept. 12, UIW hosted its annual “Let’s Taco-Bout Mental Health” event, offering helpful mental health resources to UIW students, faculty and community members. Attendees also enjoyed a taste of San Antonio with complimentary street tacos, were entertained by music and dancers and engaged in physically challenging activities that allowed them to become better connected with their own bodies. This unique blend of engaging conversations and tasty treats in a casual environment made the topic of mental health more approachable for all in attendance.

Students filming

UIW Communication Arts Students Participate in San Antonio 48 Hour Film Project Competition

09/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Communication Arts students from UIW’s School of Media and Design competed in the San Antonio 48 Hour Film Project this month, a competition in which film makers are challenged to develop a short film within a 48-hour time frame. Participants were assigned a film genre at random, given specific film requirements, then utilized the two-day time frame to write, shoot and edit a short film.

Hispanic Heritage Month Cardinal Pattern

UIW to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

09/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) with a rich history of inclusivity, UIW takes immense pride in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). This Hispanic Heritage Month, the University will host various events designed to foster understanding, spark connection and empower local communities to create a more inclusive future. In addition to recognizing the past, this month is an opportunity to embrace the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic and Latinx cultures present on UIW’s campus.

Dr. Kristen Swanson

UIW Welcomes Internationally Renowned Scholar for Annual Lecture

09/13/2024 Sourced from UIW News

September 13, 2024 – The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is honored to welcome Kristen Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN as this year’s featured speaker for the annual Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture. Dr. Swanson will present a lecture entitled “Caring Matters and Healing Outcomes” at the UIW Rosenberg Sky Room on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 4 p.m.

SACHS students walking out of chapel

St. Anthony Catholic High School to Host Fall 2024 Open House

09/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) will open its doors to the local community for its Fall 2024 open house. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, students and parents from across San Antonio are invited to learn all about attending the high school and what it means to be a SACHS Yellow Jacket.

Five recipients of the Charles Butt Scholarship

UIW Announces Charles Butt Foundation Partnership

09/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

San Antonio – September 6, 2024 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) proudly announces the Dreeben School of Education’s recognition as a Charles Butt Foundation partner program. This partnership involves collaboration with the Foundation and other Texas educator preparation programs to improve the preparation and retention of Texas teachers. The UIW Teacher Education Department engaged in program improvement efforts to earn this distinction in the fall of 2023.

Red the Cardinal and students running across football field

UIW Class of 2028 Takes Flight

09/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Aug. 31, UIW’s newest students took flight as they participated in the University’s beloved football traditions, from Flight of the Cardinal to the highly anticipated First-Year Flight.

Carmen Aguilar

UIW Welcomes the 2024-25 Academic Year with Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit

09/06/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the University of the Incarnate Word ushered in a new academic year by participating in its long-standing tradition of hosting its Mass of the Holy Spirit, with origins dating back to the medieval times of the great Catholic universities of Europe.


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student and chaplain

UIW Welcomes Cardinals Back to the Nest

08/30/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word is buzzing with activity as the 2024-25 academic year is now fully underway. It all started when the University welcomed 1,125 students to resident housing on the Broadway campus last week.

clocktower on campus

Welcome Back!

08/30/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Welcome Letter from Sr. Walter Maher, CCVI

group of attendees

A Symbol of Healthcare: “Spirit Fire” Sculpture Unveiled at UIWSOM

08/29/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Friday, Aug. 9, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) hosted an unveiling event for “Spirit Fire,” a yule marble sculpture created by Dr. Catharine Stewart-Roache, award winning New Mexican artist and friend to Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI.

four students at whit coat ceremony

UIW Combats Food Insecurity with Inaugural Pop-Up Food Distribution Event

08/29/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Thursday, Aug. 8, UIW’s Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability (ECCLS), in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and the Health Equity Network, distributed over 8,000 pounds of food, beverages, fruits and vegetables to local community members at a pop-up market event hosted on UIW’s Broadway campus.

Guzman Ruiz with Dr. Evans and Marcos Fragoso

CIW Student Earns First Triple-Degree from the UIW System

08/09/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Wednesday, June 26, Dante Guzman Ruiz, an International Business major from Centro Universitario Incarnate Word (CIW) in Mexico City, made history by being the first student in the UIW System to obtain a triple degree.

GEMS 2024 participants

UIW Hosts Annual GEMS Summer Program

08/09/2024 Sourced from UIW News

This summer, UIW hosted its Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) program, an annual program whose goal is to increase the number of young women interested in STEM fields.

Walk with a Doc participants

UIW Med Students Join “Walk with a Doc” Promoting Health and Wellness in Southside San Antonio

08/09/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In a vibrant display of community spirit and dedication to public health, medical students from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) recently participated in the "Walk with a Doc" program in San Antonio on Saturday, July 20. This initiative, designed to promote physical activity and wellness, provides an opportunity for community members to walk alongside doctors and medical students, engaging in conversations about health and wellness.

CCVI Sisters

Making Christ’s Love Tangible

08/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

In 1869, three Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word demonstrated how their love of God motivated them to serve those less fortunate when they traveled to San Antonio to minister to the sick and poor. Their selfless act and subsequent years of compassionate work still inspire the University to uphold service as one of the five core values of the institution’s Mission, ensuring the curriculum promotes global perspectives and community service.

Sr. Walter Maher

Servant Leadership

08/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

When you think about being a leader, being "on top," being where the buck stops," what goes through your mind? What if I told you that being a true leader is not about having power over others, benefiting personally (financially or otherwise), or getting recognition? What if I told you that true leadership is about self-sacrifice and selfless service to all, even those who are difficult and disagreeable? Would you still do it?

Sister Margaret Patrice

Sister Margaret Patrice Remembered

08/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

A scholar, author and dedicated servant-leader, Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery served as the President of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), then called Incarnate Word College, from 1972 to 1985. During her tenure, Sister Margaret Patrice contributed to the University's growth and development in ways that forever changed the trajectory of UIW.

Roseann M. Sikora and her husband

Supporting Adult Learners Through Nursing Scholarship

08/01/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Roseann M. Sikora and her husband of 60 years, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Timothy S. Sikora have led lives of adventure and service. They traveled and lived all around the world due to her husband's service, first as a U.S. Navy family and later in the Air Force. Both chose careers in nursing.


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Artistic Swim Team

Your UIW National Champions

07/31/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The first national title for UIW Athletics was clinched by the incredibly dedicated women of the Artistic Swimming team. The USA Artistic Swimming Collegiate Championship was held in Lewisville, Texas from March 22-23.