The Word Magazine

Winter 2024

We are excited to share the Winter 2024/2025 edition of The Word Magazine. This cardinal expressions edition highlights the incredible work accomplished by faculty, students and alumni at the University of the Incarnate Word.

In this issue read about the VOCES8 Masterclass taught at UIW with visiting local high schools; learn about Justin Puente, BBA ’15, MBA ’17 and his business Bull Moose Printing, LLC; and hear about the Music Therapy program and the alumni who supervise their internship opportunities.

Read the Winter 2024 Issue (PDF)

Start Small and Watch it Grow

With two degrees in business, Justin Puente, BBA ’15, MBA ’17, has skillfully combined his learned expertise with his natural design talent to carve out a niche in the T-shirt design industry, with his beloved alma mater among his favorite customers.

Service to Others Through the Arts

Music therapy stands at the intersection of artistry and healing, providing a powerful service to individuals through therapeutic music interventions. Simply put, the field of music therapy is one of service to others through the arts.

Dan Diehl, Class of 2009

Dan Diehl has a knack for unraveling complicated communication - or perhaps it’s better described as the ability to simplify complex concepts. 

Having Grit and a Servant’s Heart

For Denise Hernandez, BBA ’05, the value of service was demonstrated throughout her childhood by her parents, Jesus and Patricia Rodriguez. She and her brothers watched as their working-class parents ran their molino, a Mexican corn milling manufacturing plant on the Westside of San Antonio. 

Melody of the Soul

It is often said that music is the language of the soul. Music can evoke memories, and give expression to emotions, relationships and life circumstances that are inexpressible through words alone. Music has no limits. Perhaps that is why music is such a significant part of our faith lives.