Posts Tagged ‘University of St. Thomas’
Catholic to the Core
Dr. Richard Ludwick contributed a June article to Inside the Vatican Magazine that reflects on the pandemic and its human response, which provides both context and metaphor to grasp the challenges ahead for Catholic higher education. He writes, “Throughout each Christian millennium, the Church has innovated and prevailed over much worse. We will answer the call this time too and here’s how Catholic higher education will help lead the way.”
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 MoreLetter from the President
It has been a season of great growth and positive change at the University of St. Thomas. Everywhere you look, the campus is alive and teeming with activity.
Read MorePositioning UST for a Promising Future
UST is now taking another giant leap forward by realigning resources to benefit our students and position the University for long-term financial success. That success is essential to ensuring that our mission’s impact continues to grow.
Read MoreFocus on Alumni
The Alumni Attitude Survey gave us valuable feedback, we listened and acted upon suggestions.
Read MoreStrengthening Our Catholic Identity
One of the objectives that has remained central to the restructure is strengthening University of St. Thomas’ Catholic identity.
Read MoreNewman, Herald of University Education, Becomes a Saint
The most influential churchman of the 19th century, Cardinal John Henry Newman, was canonized on Oct. 13, 2019, by Pope Francis. Newman’s canonization has special importance to the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of St. Thomas.
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 MoreUST’s Spirit of Kindness Extends to Refugees, Kenyan Patients, Houston Community
As we experience life in a shared community, often we are witnesses to acts of harshness such as verbal insults, or physical or psychological exploitation. We are also fortunate to observe and participate in acts of kindness such as service toward others. Here at UST, acts of kindness abound within both large community efforts and small initiatives.
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