Alumni
A note of wisdom
Students in their caps and gowns listened intently to their once-in-a-lifetime program. The keynote speaker for the 2022 University of St. Thomas-Houston Commencement was the commanding Grammy Award® winner Ana María Martínez. Read about this unforgettable day.
Read MoreNursing • Business • Education
Endowed chairs are established through the generosity of forward-thinking donors. These philanthropists view the longevity of the University as a worthy investment. We are pleased to recognize this prestigious group of donors and chair holders in Nursing, Business and Education.
Read MoreNoble Work
Servant leadership is about inspired people doing noble work—the very best they have to offer. Laurence J. Payne ’72, received the inaugural Servant Leadership Award honoring his noble work in the community. He also celebrates 50 years as an alumnus.
Read MoreRising Stars
In this tech issue, read about two students participating in the Rising Stars program who are learning new skills in their internships with HP Inc. and Corva AI. Also, learn about the program and how you can support a student to realize the dream of a college education and future employment.
Read MoreMax Studios Presents Agape & Eros
UST MAX Studios explores romance in the age of tech with its new Agape and Eros podcast. Learn how love, relationships and digital courtship in the 21st century can be complicated. The show explores how Catholic Christians live out relational love in our culture.
Read MoreCameron School of Business
Cameron School of Business turns 40 and celebrated its birthday with alumni, faculty, staff and friends at a symposium and special dinner. Dean of Business Mario Enzler greeted the 400 guests and shared new degree offerings. Alumni had a chance to network and share their business success.
Read MoreIt Takes Two
Legacy family members John Marion Carrabba ’79, owner of Piatto Restaurant, and his daughter Jessica Carrabba ’14 are giving back their time and talent to co-chair this year’s Two Saints & a Taco Tasting event on its 10th anniversary. The two credit personal relationships as the secret to their work success, something they valued when attending St. Thomas.
Read MoreWelcoming New Alumni Leadership
Deep affection for their alma mater drives the 26 members of the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Board to serve with enthusiasm and ideas. Meet some of the newest Directors and read what drives their mission-aligned service.
Read MorePEAVY LEGACY: A Story Woven into the Fabric of UST
Carol and Odis Peavy, friends and benefactors of University of St. Thomas, gave generously to re-establish the Peavy School of Nursing. UST continues to feel their passion today. With a simple bequest in their will, the Peavys make an ongoing impact.
Read MoreEngineering Program Rockets to New Heights
Adding up the figures, mathematician and coastal expert Lee Butler ’60 saw the time had come in his financial life to give back by “paying it forward” for the scholarship support he had received from UST. He wants to help students pursue their dreams.
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