Alumni
Meet Mishal Kanoo
Mishal Kanoo ’90, MBA ’94, chairman of Kanoo Group in the UAE, sat down with UST President Richard Ludwick to talk about his critical formation as a human being and leader in connection with his UST liberal arts education. Learn how “the magic flows” when you understand and apply what you learn in philosophy and theology.
Read MoreWoock at Work
Buoyed by gifts totaling more than $1.5 million from The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, along with a dynamic new director, Dr. Patrick Woock, the UST McNair Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is poised to continue developing leaders through robust academic offerings, mentorship programs and experiential learning.
Read MoreUSTMAX Micro-Campus on Main Street
UST President Richard Ludwick cut the ribbon opening a micro-campus in Montgomery County on Oct. 20. The USTMAX Center is located in downtown, Conroe at 336 N. Main Street. This facility’s name is inspired by Saint of Innovation Maximillian Kolbe. The Center will serve the higher education needs of local residents by providing flexibility, affordability and accessibility.
Read MoreThe Sum of Empowerment
UST Math Professor Margaret “Maggie” Hutchinson’s legacy lives on through the generosity of family. Their charitable gifts of stock — both worth $100,000, for a total of $200,000 — establish two new endowed scholarship funds for students in STEM fields, especially women.
Read MoreDriven to Serve
Dr. Adeel Faruki ’12 first completed his residency in anesthesiology and pain medications at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Harvard Medical School in 2020. Now Faruki accepted his “dream” position at the UCHealth University and Colorado Hospital in Denver. He is in a two-year fellowship for operations, executive leadership and innovation. He credits his career development to biology mentors while at UST.
Read MoreUST MAX Studios
Introducing MAX Studios at the UST. Our goal is to bring you fresh monthly content and conversations, all through a Catholic lens. We approach our content with the perspective of a missionary encountering the culture. We aim to highlight the diversity of the Catholic Faith Tradition and introduce others to the person of Jesus Christ through truth, goodness and beauty.
Read MoreThe Basics of Impact Investing: Mike Menendez ‘03
Pope Francis has said that impact investing is his favorite form of investing. Here are 5 things to consider to make your investments go further.
Read MoreFrontline Heroes
From the frontlines of Covid-19, some of UST’s MBA and nursing program alumni are leading highly infectious disease units and filling crucial, high-risk roles at the bedside. Read about their expertise and bold commitment to caring for the sick. Also, learn how a frontline nurse jumped at UST’s offer to stay in campus housing to keep her immune-suppressed mother and friends safe.
Read MoreA New Basilian: Rivera Answers God’s Call
The Rev. Eduardo Rivera ’14, CSB, discovered his vocation to the priesthood “a little bit at a time.” His May 23rd ordination served as a beacon of hope and joy for the Basilian and UST communities against the background of coronavirus.
Read MoreLAW & LOVE: Attorney Lives Out Faith Helping Patients
At Texas Children’s Hospital, just down the street from UST, alumnus Thomas Mendez ’09 uses his skills as an attorney to help care for patients. In his work, Mendez solves legal issues for patients as part of providing holistic healthcare. Learn how UST helped shape him and strengthen his faith.
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