Faculty Accolades
Arts & Sciences • Philosophy • Theology
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 Arts & Sciences, Philosophy and Theology.
Read MoreEpic Journey
UST Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing. Little did Dr. Poldi Tschirch know in 2009 that her daunting job of reestablishing UST’s School of Nursing would prove to be “the most important work I would ever do.”
Read MoreCatholic to the Core
Catholic scholar George Harne joins UST as executive dean of Arts and Sciences, UST’s largest and most diverse school. Harne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as former president of Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts in Warner, New Hampshire, since 2011. His appointment reaffirms UST’s commitment to a strong, Catholic, liberal arts core.
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 MoreJPII Institute Gains Momentum
UST’s new JPII Institute offers the only program of its kind focusing on John Paul II in the context of Polish history and culture. With Dr. Ewa Thompson’s transformational gift, the Institute will expand its offerings.
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 MoreAnthony Carona is a Man on a Mission
Anthony Carona had his life mapped out since middle school. But once on his path, he discovered he wasn’t happy. So, he moved a long-held thought of becoming a doctor front and center. Follow Carona on his journey to honor this true calling for medicine and make UST’s Post-Bac Pre-Health Professionals Program his first step on a new path.
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 MoreHouser Receives Prestigious Aquinas Medal in Philosophy
Dr. R. E. Houser, UST professor emeritus, earned one of the highest honors in the field of philosophy, the Aquinas Medal, in November. The American Catholic Philosophical Association bestowed the medal on Houser at its annual meeting held in Dallas.
Read MoreCleaning Up Sex Trafficking with Chemistry
Students worked under the tutelage of Dr. Crystal Young, assistant professor of chemistry, developed formulas for liquid soaps and bath bombs to help combat sex trafficking in Houston.
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