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Changes at Center for Faith and Culture

Please join me in congratulating Fr. Chris Valka, CSB, who has been named the new local Basilian Superior of Keon House and will assume a key leadership role in guiding the Basilian Fathers in Houston.

Exciting News for Fr. Storey

I wanted to share some exciting news with the UST community. For those of you who haven’t already heard, Father Kevin Storey, CSB has been elected to serve as Superior General for the Congregation of St. Basil.

April 17 – The University Crest

Since UST’s earliest days, the crest on the university seal has been a powerful symbol of our community. The imagery emblazoned on the shield tells the story of not only where we came from, but also the future toward which we are headed.

April 6 – Call Toward Tomorrow – Our New Goal

As the UST community comes together and focuses on our shared future, it is important that we maintain transparency in our projects and processes. Because of that, and because I am just generally excited about it, I would like to take a moment to share an update with you. The Call Toward Tomorrow planning process is in full swing, and significant progress has been made as we look to the future of this great Catholic university.

Message from Deacon Vaclavik

It has been some time since we reported on The Call Toward Tomorrow integrated planning process. When last semester ended the 30-plus member Oversight Committee had completed work on the internal operational and spiritual core values and the 100-year core purpose. These were framing pieces that were built upon the University’s Catholic identity and mission statement, Basilian values and motto.

About the President

Dr. Sinda Vanderpool

Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool

President
Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool was announced as the 10th president of the University of St. Thomas on July 8, 2025. She previously served as president of St. Mary's University in Alberta, Canada.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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