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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 MoreA Million Dreams: The UST 75th Anniversary Gala Raises $2.4 Million
A million dreams do come true! To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the University of St. Thomas threw a spectacular gala and raised a record-breaking $2.4 million dollars for scholarships. R&B chart-toppers, Boyz II Men, gave a fantastic private performance.
Read MoreCrescamus in Christo!
With the “The Call Toward Tomorrow” goals nearly met, UST embarks on a new strategic visioning process with the St. Thomas community. What will UST look like in 10 years? Weigh in with your comments on a new website.
Read MoreHarmony
In his essay, Superior General of the Basilian Congregation, Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB, weighs in on how a liberal arts education empowers students to experience the world far more profoundly.
Read MoreOpportunity
Dr. George Harne, Executive Dean of Arts & Sciences, writes that a liberal arts education is a liberating one and frees us to become who we are truly created to be in this life and the next. Read about true freedom.
Read MoreBasilian Fathers
To quote from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: “Who are those guys?” They are the Basilian Fathers, and they have a fascinating story.
Read MoreRevolutionary
UST must prepare for the long-term uncertainty of a post-COVID world. We must consider how to adapt to serve students’ needs as they enter one of the most competitive, yet opportunity-rich, economies since the Great Depression. Find out what UST’s new Director of Digital Media Initiatives, Dr. Cesare Wright, thinks will happen.
Read MoreIconic Chapel Of St. Basil Turns 25
The one-of-a-kind Chapel of St. Basil celebrates 25 years. Designed by the renowned architect Philip Johnson, the unique holy place remains an inspirational landmark and serves as a beacon of the Catholic faith.
Read MoreGod’s Money
The Scanlan Foundation celebrates its 75th birthday and the enduring generosity of Lillian and Stella Scanlan. Born to a deeply faithful Irish Catholic father, the two youngest sisters left their inheritance to a foundation that bears their name.
Read MoreUnusual Gift, Extraordinary Giver
Extraordinary and forward-thinking giver, Fred Zeidman, has blessed UST with a gift that is similar to donating stock but with even “better tax advantages.” Learn about this SPAC, Good Works Acquisition Company, and its bitcoin mining company’s relationship to UST.
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