Posts by Sandra Soliz, MLA '01 Soliz
Ad Multos Annos: To Many More Years
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the University of St. Thomas will host several hundred guests for its annual Scholarship Gala, this one honoring His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, in celebration of his 75th birthday. The event will transform the ballroom at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston into a grand Italian piazza, in.
Read MoreUST Welcomes New Board Chair
Meet Robert F. Corrigan Jr., J.D., UST’s newly appointed Board Chair, and learn what he loves about UST as well as what he wants to achieve in his new role.
Read MoreLe Fil Rouge
Celebrating “Le Fil Rouge” or “The Red Thread that Connects Us” at the UST Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala, over 700 black-tie revelers filled the May 6 soiree at the Hilton Americas-Houston downtown.
Read MoreIt’s Official UST to DIII
It is official! UST’s emergence as a full member in the NCAA Division III has energized the campus. Read about Athletics’ journey from one sport in 2006 to 19 sports today with more than 300 student athletes. And the program is growing.
Read MoreLighting the Way
The Center for Thomistic Studies continues to remain the only graduate philosophy program in North America exclusively devoted to studying the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Thomistic tradition. Lighting the way as a source and guide for renewal of Catholic philosophy in the contemporary world are the Center’s distinguished faculty along with its graduate students.
Read MorePowered by Engineering
Students majoring in engineering now have four degree paths, state-of-the-art facilities, success coaches and scholarships thanks to generous donors, grants and the hard work of many, including Dr. Birgit Mellis. Two spring 2023 engineering students are celebrating job offers upon graduation.
Read MoreExperiencing the Spirit
UST President Richard Ludwick and First Lady Melynda led a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to France and Germany culminating in the Bavarian Village of Oberammergau to witness the Passion Play performed every 10 years since 1634. Traveler Michael Marcon, MAPS ’13, shares miracles and graces he experienced along the way. Journey with him.
Read More50 Years: Doherty Library’s Golden Moments and Doherty Family Carries on Doherty Library Legacy
Doherty family members gathered in late March for a luncheon in their honor at the Link Lee Mansion to learn firsthand about the exciting upcoming renovations to UST’s Doherty Library. The library will celebrate its 50th anniversary in November.
Read MoreNews & Notables
Read a roundup of great news briefs on UST’s Esports Team winning the SCAC Showdown title; St. Thomas launches a pilot program for foster care youth; the University offers FREE tuition via its St. Thomas Promise Program. Read about these and more.
Read MoreHouston’s Scarlet Pimpernel
Pat Moran is a high-flying, well-grounded, risk-taking visionary. His loyal friendship and involvement has been critical in UST’s history and past capital campaigns. The world needs more friends like Pat Moran.
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