Posts Tagged ‘2018’
Letter from the President
Welcome to the winter edition of Encounter, the magazine of the University of St. Thomas. This issue highlights UST’s partnerships – people and organizations, who believed in our mission, and came together to leverage their collective resources to build something new.
Read MoreBreaking the Rules
After decades of growing up together as neighbors, UST and The Glassell School of Art, teaching institute of the Museum of Fine Arts, forged a partnership in 1996 that offers students a pathway to Houston’s inspired art scene.
Read MoreWhere Two or More Gather
It is through strengthening partnerships with Catholic organizations throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston that UST hopes to be a pivotal influence in molding our society and creating missionary disciples to better share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreMasters of Biotech
Dr. Mauro Ferrari, president of the Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Affairs, talks about the Master in Clinical Translation Management program, a collaboration between UST Cameron School of Business and Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) that is designed to help students learn how to turn basic discoveries that occur in laboratories into usable drugs, medical devices or clinical processes.
Read MoreWhen UST METdance
UST brings dance back to campus with proposed METdance partnership. METdance is one of Houston’s largest dance companies.
Read MoreICUSTA: Aquinas Brings UST the World
ICUSTA is a consortium of International partnerships among universities that hold in common the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. This council of 29 members from five continents is invaluable for promoting student exchanges, international research collaboration and teaching through faculty exchanges and online courses that give students a global education.
Read MoreTaking it to the Max
St. Maximillian Kolbe, often referred to as the patron saint of innovation, is a prime example of Catholics leading the way. His great impact and authentic love serve as inspiration for UST to form a virtual innovation space we refer to as “The MAX,” where human dignity forms the heart of innovation.
Read MoreBe Your Bold Self
Learn how the University of St. Thomas encourages students to maximize their potential to be the best version of themselves.
Read MoreUpping Our Game
UST announced Clayton VanderLaan as the head coach of the school’s varsity baseball team, which will take the field in spring 2020 for the first time since 1968-1969 season. Former professional tennis player Jack Brasington III will serve as the head coach of the school’s varsity men’s and women’s tennis teams, the first in the University’s 71-year history.
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence
Three outstanding professors received the 2018 faculty excellence award in teaching, service and research. Also faculty accolades go to professors in chemistry, communications and accounting.
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