Posts by Katherine Clements
What Is a Hispanic-Serving Institution? Understanding This Important Distinction
The University of St Thomas campus is situated in the heart of Houston — an international city in a highly diverse state. Of the nearly 30 million people living in the Lone Star State, 40 percent of them identify as Hispanic/Latino/Latinx, according to the latest U.S. Census. With such a large population, it makes sense…
Read MoreExploring the Benefits of Catholic Education
Whether you identify as Catholic, a person of faith or completely non-religious, you can reap the benefits of Catholic education. The University of St. Thomas (UST), located in the heart of Houston, Texas, is one of more than 200 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States. We are proud to contribute to the long…
Read MoreWhat Does a Network Administrator Do?
If you spend some (or most) of the day studying, working or being entertained online, you have a network administrator to thank for keeping you connected. With more than 4.6 billion active internet users on the planet (59.5 percent of the population), the world is heavily reliant on computers and technology. While there are many…
Read MoreWhat Is an MSB Degree? A Closer Look at This Education Option
In today’s workforce, having a solid understanding of business concepts can make a big difference — especially when it comes to job hunting. You can apply fundamental skills like budgeting, forecasting and reporting to almost any position. But what if you didn’t get a chance to take these sorts of business classes during undergrad because…
Read MoreWhat Is Service Learning and Why Is It So Important?
Whether you know it as service learning, experiential learning, civic engagement, community-engaged learning or another term, the intent remains the same. The goal of service-learning projects is to give students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to real-world problems and give back to their neighbors in a meaningful way. This kind of program has life-changing…
Read MoreUST Student Guide for Getting Involved on Campus
Starting college is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be a big adjustment. You may be navigating an unfamiliar city far away from family or struggling to balance classes and homework with a social life. Getting involved on campus is one tried-and-true way to enhance your college experience, make friends and…
Read MoreHow to Find Jobs in Houston: A Guide for College Students
Maybe you’re committed to a major but haven’t decided what type of position to pursue after graduation. Or perhaps you graduated recently and are still looking for work in your field of study. No matter what your reason for job hunting in the Bayou City, you’re in need of guidance and could benefit from a…
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Texas Nursing Shortage
As the largest group in the healthcare workforce, and the primary providers of hospital patient care and long-term care, nurses are the backbone of the American medical model. Yet, even before the Coronavirus pandemic, hospitals across the nation were struggling to hire enough registered nurses (RNs). The COVID-19 public health emergency added incredible stress to…
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