Posts by UST Staff
Celt Classic
The Celt Classic Golf Tournament returned Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, raising more than $105,000 to support the University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s golf teams. UST golf alumni Lou Pelz ’80 and Michael Fasci ’17 co-chaired the event at the Wildcat Golf Club in southwest Houston. Generous donors enjoyed a great day on the…
Read MorePray Boldly
Prayer is arguably the simplest and most complicated aspect of spiritual life. Prayer can mean different things to different people, but at its core, prayer is communicating with the sacred, with God. At the University of St. Thomas, we’ve embraced Pope Francis’s proclamation of a special focus on prayer in 2024, so it is our…
Read MoreHeart and Heritage Gala
Living up to all the anticipation and underscored by irresistible Irish tunes, the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies celebrated its Heart & Heritage Gala on Nov. 22, at the elegant Houstonian Hotel. Guests at the gorgeous annual fundraising event were eager to honor Fr. James Murphy, CSB, for his heartfelt dedication to quality education…
Read MoreAn Extra Helping of Unexpected Twists
Students with learning differences experience sweet success at Houston’s Rocambolesc Gelateria Alums Mariana Calderon ’24 and Brandon Lin-Shaw ’26 have cool jobs. They work in the Willy Wonka-like Rocambolesc Gelateria in Houston’s high-end Uptown Park area. Spanish restaurateurs, the Roca brothers, opened this sensational ice cream shop 10 years ago—the same brothers responsible for the…
Read MoreCelt Champions Setting The Bar
UST sets dazzling precedent for a promising future in NCAA Division III. See which championships they clinched.
Read MoreThe President’s Circle
Gifts made to the University at the President’s Circle levels — $1,000/yearly and above — are paramount to intentionally cultivating a campus that is as diverse and vibrant as the tapestry of the City of Houston itself. Learn more about these devoted benefactors.
Read MoreUST Prepares New Strategic Vision
“Greater Things,” our new strategic vision rolls out in fall 2020. See how it provides both a foundation and a roadmap.
Read MoreDigital Evangelization Series at UST
UST MAX Studios, in partnership with the Word on Fire Institute, announces an innovative video series to bring the light of the gospel to the social media world. After only one week, the first episode had been watched almost 20,000 times. Check it out.
Read MoreWith Purpose and a Passport
Since the early 70s, thousands of Celts have traveled to more than 40 countries on six continents as part of their college experience. Today, UST’s global education is expanding, and its central charge is to create international encounters and dialogues.
Read MoreWhat’s Your Story?
Join in the fun and watch Dr. Ludwick living his faith out loud on Instagram. Enjoy when he attempts trendy dance moves with students and contemplates the role of technology, innovation and the future of higher education.
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