Connecting to Shared Humanity and Love: UIW Hosts 2025 Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture
10/24/2025UIW Hosts 2025 Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture
2025 UIW News
October
From an Idea to a Thriving Educational Community: UIW Campus Bajío Celebrates 10th Anniversary
10/24/2025On Tuesday, Oct. 14, Campus Bajío celebrated its 10th Anniversary by hosting a gala on its beautiful campus in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. The gala brought together students, faculty, staff, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, local dignitaries and many supporters to celebrate the community and all that has been accomplished since its establishment on June 2, 2015.
UIW Dedicates Joeris Ballroom in Honor of Longtime Benefactor
10/24/2025On Friday, Oct. 10, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) renamed the Broadway Campus’ Student Engagement Center (SEC) Ballroom the Joeris Ballroom in honor of its cherished partners and friends, Maria Antonietta and Gary Joeris. Gary Joeris is the chairman and CEO of Joeris General Contractors and former UIW Trustee, who recently committed a generous gift of $500,000 toward the construction of Founders Hall.
UIW Celebrates Dedication of Joeris Ballroom
10/16/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce the unveiling of the newly renamed Joeris Ballroom. The event space in the Student Engagement Center on the UIW Broadway campus is now named in honor of Maria and Gary Joeris, chairman and CEO of Joeris General Contractors and former longtime UIW Trustee.
Honoring History and Continuing the Legacy: UIW Celebrates Heritage Day 2025
10/10/2025On Tuesday, Oct. 7, UIW celebrated Heritage Day, an annual gathering that honors the institution’s history, Mission and the years of service dedicated by its faculty, staff and administrators.
Valuing Humanity in Times of Change
10/10/2025On Thursday, Oct. 2, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) hosted the 34th President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez. The Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas welcomed Duque Márquez as their latest speaker who presented on the promise of cross-border cooperation and humanistic leadership in the Americas as part of their “Leaders of the Americas Speaker Series.”
UIW Welcomes “Living Legend” in Nursing for Annual Presentation
10/09/2025The Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is honored to welcome Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN) as this year’s featured speaker for the annual Sr. Charles Marie Frank Endowed Lecture. Dr. Watson will present a lecture entitled “Unitary Caring Science: A Full Circle of Knowledge” at the UIW McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5 p.m.
UIW Students Lead the Way in Lone Star EMMY Student Production Awards Nominations
10/06/2025October 6, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that students participating in the Communication Arts Department UIWtv program garnered an impressive 14 Lone Star EMMY Student Production Awards nominations. That number by far exceeds every university in the state this year.
Supporting Aspiring Educators: Dreeben School of Education Welcomes Second Cohort of Charles Butt Scholars
10/03/2025Last year, UIW announced the Dreeben School of Education’s recognition as a Charles Butt Foundation partner program. This year, the second cohort of Charles Butt Scholars is comprised of eight students, including three returning students and five new scholars.
Uniting San Antonio Rehab Students: UIW Hosts Rehab Team Event
10/03/2025On Wednesday, Oct. 1, students from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs from SRS were joined by Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students from St. Philip’s College and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students from Concorde Career College on the UIW Broadway Campus for a Rehab Team Event. The day offered a variety of activities for students to participate in, educating and challenging them on how to best approach patient care in the field.
September
Serving the Community: UIW Hosts 20th Annual Meet the Mission
09/26/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) aims to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens within the global community. With its five cores values of education, truth, faith, innovation and service guiding the ongoing efforts, the University continues to embody and reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God.
UIW Once Again Ranked Highly in National Publication
09/24/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is pleased to announce that it has been ranked the No. 2 Catholic institution in the State of Texas in the category of “Social Mobility – National Universities” (No. 74 nationally) in the recently released new U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings. The Social Mobility category measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants among other factors.
UIW Welcomes Former President of Colombia
09/23/2025September 23, 2025 – On Thursday, October. 2, 2025, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) will have the honor of hosting Iván Duque Márquez, the 34th President of Colombia, on the Broadway campus. Duque Márquez will be welcomed as the 2025 honored guest as part of the “Leaders of the Americas Speaker Series,” hosted by the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas.
UIW Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Receives National Continued Approval
09/22/2025September 22, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that the UIW Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry program has been granted continued approval by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training (CPT) following the program’s 2025 periodic review. The ACS approval is the national standard of excellence for chemistry programs, affirming UIW’s commitment to providing students with high-quality preparation for careers in science, medicine, industry and education.
UIW Makes National 2025 “Great Colleges to Work For” List
09/22/2025September 19, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it 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. This marks the 17th consecutive year that UIW has made the national list. The results of the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey are collected by the independent company Modern Think and released today in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Celebrating Unity through Faith: UIW Host 2nd Annual Festival of Faiths
09/19/2025On Sunday, Sept. 14, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), in collaboration with the Interfaith San Antonio Alliance (ISAA), hosted the 2nd annual Festival of Faiths on the Broadway campus. This unique event welcomed hundreds of people to both share and learn about the various faith systems present in the San Antonio community.
Sharing Jesus’ Teachings and Spreading Love in the World
09/19/2025The UIW College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) has many talented educators who are dedicated to upholding the CHASS goal of challenging, inspiring and preparing students to reimagine the world and shape the future (uiw.edu/chass). Dr. David Armstrong, associate professor of Creative Writing and English, is one of these notable educators who recently got the opportunity to demonstrate his skills by working on his first theatrical animated film project.
UIW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
09/19/2025Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community that have helped shape—and continue to shape—the nation. In celebration, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) has planned a variety of engaging events. These gatherings provide opportunities for the community to experience and embrace the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic and Latino cultures across UIW campuses (uiw.edu).
UIW Lewis Center of the Americas Welcomes Former Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez
09/19/2025On Thursday, Oct. 2, the University of the Incarnate Word will have the honor of hosting Iván Duque Márquez, the 34th President of Colombia, on the Broadway campus. Duque Márquez will be welcomed as the 2025 honored guest as part of the “Leaders of the Americas Speaker Series,” hosted by the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas.
Sharing Support and Awareness: UIW Hosts “Taco-bout Mental Health” Event
09/12/2025On Thursday, Aug. 4, UIW’s Behavioral Health Services hosted its “Taco-bout Mental Health” event in honor of Suicide Awareness Month on the Broadway Campus. The annual event presents an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members to become more knowledgeable about aspects related to mental health while simultaneously enjoying delicious street tacos provided by local food truck Tacos al Cabron Cabron.
Students Help to “Light the Way” at 2025 Volunteer Days
09/12/2025Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word’s Broadway campus transforms into a winter wonderland during its much-anticipated Light the Way Holiday Festival. This annual event invites thousands of San Antonio residents to experience the “millions of twinkling lights” that illuminate the campus, ushering the joyous Christmas season. However, this event wouldn’t be possible without the help of UIW student volunteers.
Celebrating the Start of a New Journey: UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Hosts White Coat Ceremony
09/11/2025On Saturday, Aug. 6, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) honored the Class of 2029 at their annual White Coat Ceremony at the Boeing Tech Port. This ceremony signifies the beginning of student doctors’ academic journeys at UIWSOM. As they progress through the next four years of their education, they will grow into the next generation of exemplary health professionals who will heal their neighbors.
UIW Broadway Campus Hosts Welcome Week 2025
09/05/2025Welcome Week on the UIW Broadway campus is an exciting opportunity to greet new and returning students as a new academic year begins. Throughout the week of Monday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Aug. 30, various engaging events are coordinated for students to enjoy as they embrace their Cardinal pride.
UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Unveils Solar Panel System
09/05/2025On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) unveiled an exciting new addition. A 55-kW solar system was installed on top of the Brooks campus library in an effort to provide renewable energy to the UIWSOM campus. This project was executed with the collaboration of UIW’s Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) and Big Sun Solar, a company that “helps companies, nonprofits and municipalities with facilities in Texas meet carbon reduction goals and gain financial returns by transitioning to solar energy.”
UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Commissions Rooftop Solar Project
09/04/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is advancing its commitment to sustainability with the commissioning of a new rooftop solar system on its UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine library at Brooks. The installation, completed by San Antonio-based Big Sun Solar, is expected to generate more than 81,982 kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, offsetting nearly 8% of the library’s electricity use.
August
Bowden Eye Clinic and UIW Eye Institute Provide Back-To-School Vision Services
08/29/2025Since opening in 2013, the UIW Bowden Eye Care and Health Center has served as a “multidisciplinary teaching environment equipped to provide comprehensive health care to underserved populations of our community.” Additionally, the UIW Eye Institute, located at the Rosenberg School of Optometry (RSO), is a state-of-the-art clinic equipped with some of the most advanced imaging technology for diagnosing eye disease (optometry.uiw.edu). Generations of ocular professionals have been prepared to serve the community at RSO and its affiliates facilities, and this academic year is no different.
UIW Alumnus Wins First Place in 2025 Viasat Space for Good Challenge
08/29/2025This month, Enrique Gómez Jackson ’25 was recognized as the first-place winner for Viasat’s 2025 Space for Good challenge. Viasat, a global technology company specializing in satellite communications, launched their Space for Good challenge welcoming students to pitch projects that seek to “tackle real-world space sustainability problems” for the chance to win cash prizes to fund their idea (viasat.springpod.com). Jackson was one of this year’s many participating applicants, yet it was ultimately his idea that won. The stellar concept, a smart bracelet that helps locate, identify and save lives of those involved in natural disasters, received top recognition and $15,000 in funding.
UIW Feik School of Pharmacy Hosts 20th White Coat Ceremony
08/29/2025On Friday, Aug. 8, the UIW Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) hosted it’s 20th White Coat Ceremony in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. This annual event celebrates first-year pharmacy students who are embarking on their journeys to become the best quality pharmacy professionals who will one day serve others in need.
UIW Welcomes New and Returning Students to the Broadway Campus During Move-In
08/29/2025The start of a new academic year ushers in an exciting time on all of our UIW campuses, but particularly here on the UIW Broadway campus as new and returning Cardinals flock to the Nest as residents. On Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 24, the campus experienced one of its largest anticipated move-ins with approximately 1,175 students choosing to call UIW their “home away from home.”
A Jubilee of Hope
08/27/2025
Mariana Be
08/27/2025The goal for Mariana Barron Esper, BA '19, no matter where life takes her, is to evoke peace, love and faith in the people she comes across. Her primary vessel for doing so is her music, which has been nominated for the International Catholic Music Awards, presented by the Vatican.
Marissa Watters, BBA ’20, MBA ’22
08/27/2025Much like UIW, many families take pride in the core values that guide their homes and communities. They raise their children with the hope that these principles will be passed down and lived out, just as they have been before. For Marissa Watters, a 2020 and 2022 UIW alumna, these values have been a constant compass, shaping the path that has led her to where she is today.
Celebrating Faith Traditions
08/26/2025The University of the Incarnate Word’s (UIW) Mission statement reads that “UIW is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization and the common good.”
Pilgrims of Hope
08/26/2025Music, whether intentionally or unintentionally, constantly influences the rich tapestry of our human experience – especially our memories and emotions. It can be enriching or distracting, with the ability to shape our beliefs about God, the Church and society.
UIW Names 2025-26 Moody Professor
08/25/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that Dr. Teresa Harrison has been selected as the 2025-26 Moody Professor honoree. Harrison is a Professor of Management in the H-E-B School of Business and Administration (HEBSBA) at UIW. She also serves as Co-Director of the UIW Beckendorf Family Center for Innovation and Global Entrepreneurship.
UIW Welcomes New Leader of Military and Veterans Affairs
08/13/2025August 13, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to welcome Tila K. Jernigan to the role of Senior Director of Military and Veterans Affairs. Jernigan brings over 20 years of dedicated service to the military-connected community, including 13 years in higher education. A military spouse herself, she brings both personal insight and professional leadership to her new role at UIW.
Demonstrating Engineering Excellence in the Community: Gabriella Luna
08/08/2025After years of development and accreditation, the institution’s science program has now evolved into the University of the Incarnate Word’s School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering (SMSE). One of SMSE’s remarkable students is senior Mechatronics Engineering major Gabriella “Gabby” Luna.
UIW Appoints New Dean of School of Media & Design
08/08/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce Dr. Adam Watkins’ promotion to Dean of the School of Media and Design. Watkins served as Assistant Dean there for the past three years and joined UIW in 2000.
UIW Welcomes the Class of 2029 During Summer Orientations
08/08/2025The Broadway campus falls silent during the summer season as Cardinals have flocked back home to relax and recharge for their summer vacations. Although students have yet to return to the Nest for the new academic year, the UIW Admissions team has been hard at work welcoming UIW’s latest class of incoming students – the Graduating Class of 2029.
UIW School of Professional Studies to offer New Courses in Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence
08/04/2025August 4, 2025 - This fall, the University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (UIW SPS) will launch “Cognitive Bias and Applied Decision Making in Healthcare” and “Cognitive Bias and Applied Decision Making in Artificial Intelligence,” two new continuing education courses designed to help professionals recognize and respond to the hidden forces shaping clinical decisions and system outcomes.
July
UIW Awarded $1.4 Million Grant to continue TRIO Student Support Services
07/28/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded UIW a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling more than $1.4 million. The grant will be used over the next five years to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.
UIW and CHRISTUS Health Introduce First Paid Nursing Internship, Continuing a Legacy of Care
07/24/2025On Monday, July 21, a celebration was held in honor of launching the first paid internship program between UIW’s Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) and the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Heath System. The vision of the UIW-CHRISTUS paid nursing internship program is to simultaneously prepare nursing students for real-world excellence, while deepening the mission-driven partnership between UIW and CHRISTUS.
UIW Celebrates 2025 Graduates from Mexico Campuses
07/24/2025This July, graduating Cardenales from UIW Campus Bajío in Irapuato, Guanajuato and Centro Universitario Incarnate Word in Mexico City were celebrated with beloved traditions at the campuses’ Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.
UIW Welcomes New Director of the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas
07/23/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) and the UIW Division of International Affairs are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Pineda as the new Director of the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas.
UIW Faculty Publish Research with the National Council of Teachers of English
07/11/2025Dr. Ann David, associate professor of Teacher Education for the UIW Dreeben School of Education, and her colleagues with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) have recently published a research collection titled The Impacts of Censorship, Volume 1: Research on the Intersection of Censorship and Teaching English.
UIW Hosts the National Association of Pastoral Musicians for their “On the Road” Mini-Conference
07/11/2025On Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) hosted the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) as they presented their “On the Road” mini-conference on the Broadway campus.
UIW Professor Receives Distinguished Award from the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native American Scientists
07/11/2025Dr. Veronica Martinez-Acosta, professor of Biology, was recently recognized by the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native American Scientists (SACNAS) as their 2024 Outstanding College/University Mentor. SACNAS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans be successful in the world of STEM.
UIW Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction
07/10/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that, for the fifth straight year, it has been recognized by the national organization, Colleges of Distinction. UIW has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. UIW was honored for its work in the areas of Business, Education, Nursing, Career Development, Equity and Inclusion, International and Military Support.
June
Ettling Center for Civil Leadership and Sustainability Leaders Service Trip
06/27/2025This June, the ECCLS invited a group of seven UIW students to participate in their annual trip to the Rio Grande Valley as part of its work with ARISE Adelante, a nonprofit organization that empowers and supports immigrants in low-income communities in South Texas in their journey of creating a better life for themselves and their loved ones. UIW has collaborated with ARISE since 2015 and has consistently returned to help support the organization’s mission.
UIW Celebrated 2025 Hall of Fame Order of Merit Recipient
06/27/2025On Thursday, June 5, Tracy Avery was celebrated as the next recipient of the exclusive Order of Merit award as part of the 2025 UIW Athletics Hall of Fame. This honor is given to a notable individual that has “made (a) significant contribution(s) to the advancement of the intercollegiate athletics program at UIW” (uiwcardinals.com/sports).
UIW Hosts First-Time Moral Leadership Symposium
06/27/2025This Spring, UIW welcomed Executive Officer for the Chief of Chaplains at the United States Army Headquarters Department of the Army Pentagon, Chaplain Colonel Primitivo Davis, as he led the pilot of a Moral Leadership Symposium. This first-time symposium was hosted at the Broadway campus in the hopes of initiating conversations surrounding how one can take charge while considering morality.
UIW Students Learn the Significance of Black History in San Antonio as they observe Juneteenth
06/27/2025This Juneteenth, the social justice advocates of UIW’s student-led group “As One We Will” (AOWW) were invited by the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) to participate in the “Green Book Civil Right Bus Tour.” This tour takes place in historic east side neighborhoods and offers an opportunity for participants to “uncover the stories of African American entrepreneurship, resilience, community and travel” (saaacam.org).
UIW to Host National Association of Pastoral Musicians for Mini-Conference
06/13/2025On Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) will be hosting the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) as they present their “On the Road” mini-conference on the Broadway campus.
UIW Celebrates Honorees at 18th Annual South Texas Nurse Imagemaker Awards
06/12/2025The UIW Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) proudly celebrated the achievements of four exceptional Nursing faculty members honored at the 18th Annual South Texas Nurse Imagemaker Awards on Friday, May 23. This event recognized Texas nurses who went above and beyond in their roles - those who inspire others and truly represent the heart of the nursing profession.
UIW Feik School of Pharmacy Professor recognized by National Organization
06/12/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that Dr. Helmut Gottlieb has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Pharmacology Educators by the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
UIW Hosts Graduation Celebrations for Brainpower Connection High Schools
06/10/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to have played host to the 2025 graduation celebrations of both St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) and Incarnate Word High School (IWHS) in separate ceremonies on May 24, 2025. Thousands of family members, friends, faculty and staff gathered at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center on the UIW Broadway campus for the momentous occasion. Both SACHS and IWHS are part of the UIW Brainpower Connection, a collaboration of five schools within the Archdiocese of San Antonio that establishes pathways from pre-k to college.
May
Celebrating the Next Generation of UIW Healthcare Professionals: Spring 2025 Graduates
05/16/2025In honor of the Spring 2025 health professions graduates, a number of ceremonies were hosted to celebrate their accomplishments.
UIW Honors Spring 2025 Graduates
05/16/2025With another school year coming to a close also comes the celebration for the latest generation of graduating Cardinals. Each graduate, no matter how different their fields of study or walks of life are, will be embodiments of the Word living in the world as they continue to share the teachings and love of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. Before their departure from the Nest, the University’s community gathered together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of Spring 2025.
Connecting Generations Through Mariachi: Founding Mariachi Cardenal Member J. Refugio Valenzuela
05/09/2025As of 2023, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) officially welcomed the student mariachi group, Mariachi Cardenal. On Saturday, May 10, one of Mariachi Cardenal’s founding members, J. Refugio “Cuco” Valenzuela will be walking the graduation stage and leaving the Nest, but not without leaving a lasting impact.
Fostering a Military and Veteran Student Community: Graduating SVA President Jessica Andrade
05/09/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) has been a top-ranked institution for military and veteran students, having been voted “Best for Vets” by Military Times for two consecutive years. With the extensive efforts made by the Military and Veteran Center, UIW is able to provide and expand opportunities that support all service members who are serving and who have served to protect the rights and freedoms of our country. One of these notable military-affiliated students is Spring 2025 graduate, Jessica “Jay” Andrade.
Supporting the Dreams of Our Global Community: UIW Spring 2025 International Graduates
05/09/2025The Incarnate Word family is found beyond its Texas-based campuses. With two UIW campus established in Mexico, one in France and the welcoming of students from various countries, the Nest is comprised of both domestic and international Cardinals. Whether pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree, UIW is dedicated to serving its global students as they grow into concerned and enlightened citizens.
Fulfilling Academic Dreams as a Family: UIW Mother, Father and Son Cross the Spring 2025 Graduation Stage
05/08/2025Making the decision to pursue a college degree can be daunting but also immensely fulfilling. Being the first in one’s family to earn a college degree can make this achievement all the more significant. These first-time graduates serve as examples to their loved ones of their capabilities to lead their own chosen lives. For the Jimenez family, the achievement of being first-generation graduates is one that spans two generations.
Growing into the Doctor of Her Dreams: Spring 2025 Graduate Dr. Denise Vera Nemeth
05/08/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) presently has five health professions schools: Feik School of Pharmacy, Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, Rosenberg School of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM). It is through the University’s emphasis on critical thinking, holistic approaches and clinical experience that UIW prepares the next generations of healthcare providers to serve their local and global communities. One of these remarkable future healthcare practitioners is Denise Vera Nemeth, a UIWSOM Spring 2025 graduate.
UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate named National DO Student of the Year
05/06/2025Those are the words of student Dr. Denise Vera Nemeth, who is set to be a Class of 2025 graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) and who was recently named National DO Student of the Year by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).
April
UIW Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration
04/30/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lenora C. Chapman as its new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration.
UIW Wins Big During Champ Week — South Division Champs and Top 10 in the Nation
04/25/2025We just had an amazing showing during the 2025 Unified College Championship Week. For the first time ever, our Special Olympics College Club—led by Dr. Emily Dow—won the South Division and finished 8th out of 30 schools nationwide!
St. Anthony Catholic High School Introduces New Optional Dual Language Track
04/24/2025St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) is proud to announce it is introducing a new optional Spanish Dual Language Track in the Fall of 2025.
UIW Named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications
04/24/2025April 24, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has been designated as an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Classifications, recognizing UIW as an institution that can serve as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success.
A Passion for AI
04/21/2025Technology stands out as one of the most captivating innovations, continually evolving before our eyes, and for Eulises Franco, a 2021 UIW alumnus, technology has always sparked his curiosity.
Creating Innovative Resources
04/21/2025UIWSOM Student Doctor Creates 3-D Printed Anatomically Accurate Model for Medical Education
Designing Our Everyday World
04/21/2025At the UIW School of Media and Design, the Graphic Design department supports and educates designers to intentionally create the way people see and experience the world around them.
Enhancing Reading Comprehension in the Era of AI
04/21/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance undergraduate students’ reading comprehension with the launch of its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), titled Enhancing Reading Comprehension in the Era of AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Ethics and Responsibilities in AI: A Shared Journey
04/21/2025Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, offering incredible opportunities to improve our lives and tackle complex challenges.
The UIW Program's Lasting Impact
04/21/2025Nestled in the heart of San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) football program is a place that many from all over have come to call home.
UIW Receives Leadership Gift for Feik School of Pharmacy
04/15/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce it has received a leadership gift that has been used to bring critical upgrades to a learning laboratory at the UIW Feik School of Pharmacy. The donation from the leaders of Stonegate Pharmacy is a major investment in the future pharmacists who matriculate at UIW and who will go on to serve our community.
A Night of Talent, Heart and Global Impact
04/11/2025Saturday night at the Diane Bennack Concert Hall was bursting with energy, talent, and purpose during the 2025 Annual Medical Mission Fundraiser Variety Show. Hosted by the San Antonio Filipino American Chamber of Commerce (SAFACC) and the UIW Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability, the event brought together our community to raise funds for medical care in underserved regions of the Philippines. Unified In Wellness was proud to be one of the evening’s sponsors.
UIW Explores the Effects and Possibilities Artificial Intelligence Presents in Our Modern World
04/11/2025As an institution that is dedicated to educating students who will become concerned and enlightened citizens within the global community, UIW strives to remain aware of the growing demands and advancements that students will encounter in a developing world.
UIW Represents as a Proud Co-Host Institution for the NCAA Men’s Final Four
04/11/2025This past weekend, the city of San Antonio erupted into exuberant celebration as tens of thousands of people gathered for the much-anticipated 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four. Throughout the city, a multitude of events were hosted for college basketball fans, leading to the final games.
UIW Former Dean Inducted into Optometry Hall of Fame
04/10/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is pleased to recognize that Dr. Timothy Wingert, former Dean of the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry, has been inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame. The award is administered through the American Optometric Association and honors optometrists who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the optometric profession.
UIW Receives Major Donation to Support Mental Health Services on Campus
04/07/2025LG Electronics USA, an Official NCAA Corporate Partner, is building on its commitment to supporting student well-being by partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to provide support to the host schools of the 2025 NCAA Final Four Men’s and Women’s Tournaments. This year, LG is awarding University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) and University of South Florida (USF) $10,000 each to bolster their local NAMI on Campus clubs and enhance mental health resources for students.
Being Advocates for Vulnerable Children: UIW Students Participate in ChildSafe’s Cardboard Kids 2025 Campaign
04/03/2025The UIW Dreeben School of Education prepares future educators to make a positive impact on the students they will serve. To be a teacher is more than enriching young minds with knowledge, though. It also means rising as a trusted leader who will advocate for students and their needs in order for them to be successful.
Coaching in the Community
04/03/2025In alignment with the University’s core values of faith, innovation, education, service and truth, the Department of Athletics is dedicated to the development of all student-athletes’ minds, bodies and spirits in preparation for life beyond athletics (uiw.edu). Within all 14 of its sports and beyond, UIW Athletics nurtures each athlete that enters the Nest. However, sometimes UIW has the opportunity to support young athletes from beyond the Nest.
UIWSOM Celebrates Soon-to-Be Doctors During Match Day 2025
04/03/2025On Friday, March 21, medical schools across the nation celebrated Match Day, the day when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training positions in the United States.
UIW Selects New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
04/01/2025After a comprehensive national search, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is honored to announce the selection of Dr. Eva Fernández as UIW’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. In this role, Fernández will oversee the division of Academic Affairs, academic programs, faculty affairs, research and student success.
March
A Transformative Journey to Empower Young Women: UIW Professor Travels to Support YWGLP Ugandan Students
03/21/2025The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI), the founding congregation of the University of the Incarnate Word, have committed themselves to incarnating God’s saving and healing presence in the world. Since their establishment in 1866, the efforts of their ministries in health, education and social justice have spread across the nation and around the globe (amormeus.org).
Building Cultural Exchange and Honoring Women Artists: UIW Welcomes Local Artists Kathy and Lionel Sosa
03/21/2025On Tuesday, March 18, UIW had the privilege of welcoming San Antonio artists Kathy and Lionel Sosa to the Broadway Campus to discuss their recently released documentary Al Otro Lado del Espejo, which explores the significance of San Antonio's missions, and the relationship shared between San Antonio and the city of Querétaro, Mexico.
UIW Associate Professor Named Educator of the Year
03/12/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that Dr. Yutaka Maki, an associate professor in the Rosenberg School of Optometry, was honored as the Educator of the Year by the Texas Optometric Association. The award was announced during the 125th Texas Optometric Association Annual Summit held in Austin in February.
UIW Showcases the Beauty of African and Afro-Caribbean Cultures at Annual Fashion Show
03/07/2025On Thursday, Feb. 27, UIW hosted its third annual African and Afro-Caribbean Fashion Show in the Student Engagement Center ballroom. UIW’s International Student and Scholar Services, Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability and the African Student Organization (ASO) hosted this yearly event in celebration of Black History Month. Attendees were welcomed to this event to experience fashion, music and art from the African continent and African Caribbean cultures.
UIW Graphic Design Students Recognized at 2024 American Advertising Awards
03/07/2025On Friday, Feb. 28, the UIW School of Media and Design had much to celebrate as 23 of its Graphic Design students were recognized with awards and scholarships at the 2024 American Advertising Awards, hosted by AAF San Antonio. “The American Advertising Awards honor innovation, excellence and the bold ideas that shape our city’s advertising landscape. This year’s theme, Keep It SA, pays tribute to the vibrant culture and creative spirit that make San Antonio truly one of a kind” (adfedsa.org).
UIW Hosts Annual Sr. Margaret Mary (Lucilla) Lecture
03/07/2025On Thursday, March 7, the UIW Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) hosted its annual Sr. Margaret Mary (Lucilla) Lecture in the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. This yearly event welcomes educators and students from the Nursing program to present their original research during poster presentations and to listen to a distinguished Nursing guest speaker.
Upholding a Commitment to Safety, Leadership and Service
03/07/2025On Friday, Feb. 28, University of the Incarnate Word President Dr. Thomas M. Evans swore in John B. Catts III as UIWPD's Chief of Police. The UIW Police Department has served the UIW Community for nearly 32 years.
February
Celebrating the Talents of Fashion Designers: UIW Hosts 2025 Red Dress Fashion Show
02/21/2025On Saturday, Feb. 15, UIW hosted the annual Red Dress Fashion Show. Since 2006, garments designed by Fashion students have been showcased at this vibrant event. In addition to UIW and San Antonio community members getting to witness the talents of the University’s students, they also got the opportunity to learn about women’s heart health.
Evans Family Faculty Lounge: An Expression of Gratitude Towards Faculty and a Demonstration of the Talents of Students
02/21/2025On Thursday, Feb. 13, UIW President Dr. Thomas M. Evans and Mrs. Lisa Evans unveiled the Evans Family Faculty Lounge in the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library on the Broadway campus. The lounge, which was funded by Dr. and Mrs. Evans, was dedicated to the UIW faculty in honor of their commitment to the University’s students, including their son.
UIW Celebrates Third Week of Black History Month
02/21/2025The excitement continues as UIW celebrated the third week of Black History Month!
UIW Welcomed Nobel Peace Prized Nominated Human Rights Advocate
02/21/2025On Monday, Feb. 17, students and faculty gathered in the SEC Ballroom to listen to a lecture given by guest speaker Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish. Abuelaish is an intentionally recognized human rights advocate whose continued work has led him to be a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and a recipient of various humanitarian awards.
Loves Takes Flight: UIW Hosts Annual Cardinal Couples Mass
02/14/2025On Sunday, Feb. 9, Alumni Relations and Mission and Ministry celebrated the couples whose love originated at the University with the annual Cardinal Couples Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel. The lovebirds were welcomed back to the Nest to prayerfully rejoice in their continued love for their partners and for the University that brought them together.
Remaining Close to God: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Hosts Annual Bernadette O’Conner Lecture
02/14/2025On Monday, Feb. 10, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) proudly hosted UIW’s annual Bernadette O’Conner Lecture on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT). CIT is broadly understood as the dynamic and mutually illuminating conversation between the Catholic faith and human culture. The lecture, which was originally hosted in 2017, was named in honor of Bernadette O’Conner, former CHASS dean who is known for her extensive knowledge of CIT.
UIW Brings the Rodeo to the Nest
02/14/2025In February 1950, the first ever Stock Show and Rodeo was hosted in San Antonio, Texas. This now annual event, which “emphasizes agriculture and education to develop the youth of Texas” has become a staple of the city’s culture (SARodeo.com). UIW students and faculty hosted several events to ring in the rodeo season, bringing San Antonio culture right to campus.
UIW Names New Chief Information Officer
02/14/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is honored to announce that Ben Rueger has been named the University’s new Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Innovation and Technology. Rueger comes to UIW from the Purdue University system.