Alumni
The 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.
Read MoreBusiness Alumnus Constructs Support for UST Scholarships
Hosting the Performing and Fine Arts Society Membership Tea at his home along with his wife, Kaitlyn, is just one of the many ways Michael G. Scheurich, MBA ’99, supports the University of St. Thomas. The Scheurich’s generosity helped raise scholarship money. Learn more about this wonderful event and the UST friends who were honored.
Read MoreMichele Malloy & Priscilla Plumb honored at UST Performing and Fine Arts Membership Tea
The Tea, chaired by Gayla Gardner and Sherry Wetsch, welcomed many new members. The Society honored Michele Malloy for her steadfast support of the University, and also honored Priscilla Plumb with the Arts Volunteer Award.
Read MoreFocus on Alumni
The Alumni Attitude Survey gave us valuable feedback, we listened and acted upon suggestions.
Read MoreA Child is Born in Augmented Reality
Point your cell phone at the Chapel of St. Basil this Christmas season and you’ll see a little bit of magic. A virtual lantern on the ground warms to a soft glow of light.
Read MorePilgrims on President’s Trip Hike The Way Of St. James
Pilgrims have been walking the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, for centuries, following the many paths to Santiago de Compostela and the tomb of St. James. Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of UST, and his wife, Melynda, traveled this pilgrimage with a group of 27 this summer. The pilgrimage began at the most popular Camino starting pointing of Sarria, Spain.
Read MoreAnd the Emmy Goes To…
Kim Gagné’s ’86 path started with a University of St. Thomas internship, and her road to success includes two Daytime Emmy ® Awards as a supervising producer on the “Steve Harvey” show. Now she has written a book sharing lessons she learned along the way.
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