UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS - HOUSTON


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Locations: STUART, HOUSTON, TX, US, SACRED HEART, SAINT THOMAS, TEXAS, ST, SAM HOUSTON

Inspiring graduation story: First-Generation and Legacy student George Fakes heads to Medical School

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

His siblings, Stephanie Fakes ’18 and Nicole Fakes ’20, also majored in Biology and went to pharmacy school and medical school respectively.

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  • His siblings, Stephanie Fakes ’18 and Nicole Fakes ’20, also majored in Biology and went to pharmacy school and medical school respectively.
  • He spearheaded impactful service projects — in one of them, which involved 3D printing, he raised nearly $20,000 for Giving Tuesday.
  • “The Biology Department at UST has prepared me very well for the difficult and rigorous curriculum I will see in medical school,” he said.
  • Seeing their success and experience at UST opened my eyes to a school I was not even considering before.

From plumbing drains to Dostoyevsky: Nicholas Hallers' transformative trek toward a Ph.D

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

However, Hallers recalled, “My feelings about education had not changed and had, in fact, become very habituated and stable.

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  • However, Hallers recalled, “My feelings about education had not changed and had, in fact, become very habituated and stable.
  • First, for his father, a restauranteur who had wanted his son to study actuarial mathematics.
  • “Freddy Grimes of Sargent Plumbing and Michael Rodriguez of Mike’s Plumbing are to be credited with whipping me into shape as far as work ethic goes,” he said.
  • He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul.’”
    Congratulations to Nicholas Hallers, UST Class of 2024.

University of Saint Thomas-Houston and Dr. Richard L. Ludwick Affiliates with Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

The network comprises a group of presidents and chancellors who have committed to making their campuses learning environments where Latino, and all, students thrive.

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  • The network comprises a group of presidents and chancellors who have committed to making their campuses learning environments where Latino, and all, students thrive.
  • Excelencia formed our network of common cause in 2011 and Presidents for Latino Student Success in 2014 to support institutional leaders who are transforming higher education to make our country stronger with the contributions, skills, and talents of Latino college graduates.
  • Dr. Ludwick joins more than 150 leaders that belong to the P4LSS network and lead the nation in enrolling and graduating Latino students.
  • To learn more about the Presidents for Latino Student Success network and other institutional leaders across the country affiliated with Excelencia, visit: EdExcelencia.org/leadership/presidents-latino-student-success

Charismatic priest, speaker, musician and songwriter Fr. David Michael Moses is UST’s 2024 Keynote Commencement Speaker

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

David Michael Moses, a charismatic Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and well-known speaker, musician, and songwriter, as its 2024 Keynote Commencement Speaker on Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m., at NRG Stadium, 8400 Kirby Drive.

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  • David Michael Moses, a charismatic Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and well-known speaker, musician, and songwriter, as its 2024 Keynote Commencement Speaker on Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m., at NRG Stadium, 8400 Kirby Drive.
  • UST commencement celebrates the achievements of 684 undergraduates and 302 graduate students.
  • Both the Baccalaureate Mass held on Friday, May 10 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and the Commencement the following day will be livestreamed here .
  • David Michael will convey to each graduate the deep significance of the role their lives will play in the Kingdom of God.

Allbritton Art Institute & Library moves to UST-Houston Campus

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The Allbritton Art Institute recently partnered with UST and moved to the campus in Houston’s renowned Museum District.

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  • The Allbritton Art Institute recently partnered with UST and moved to the campus in Houston’s renowned Museum District.
  • in Art History,” said Associate Division Dean for Fine & Performing Arts and Allbritton Art Institute Interim Director Dr. Dominic Aquila.
  • Integral to its mission, the Institute provides opportunities for students to study original works of art.
  • The Allbritton Art Institute offers art history classes, opportunities and funding for students to study abroad, scholarships, world-class art lectures, new art history faculty positions and a library of 4,000 art books.

University of St. Thomas-Houston marks International Women’s Day with launch of new Certificate in Sexuality & Gender

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Rising to that challenge, the University of St. Thomas-Houston’s Nesti Center for Faith & Culture will launch its new Graduate Certificate in Sexuality & Gender to answer a strong need for the knowledge, tools, and skills required to navigate these topics with truth and compassion.

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  • Rising to that challenge, the University of St. Thomas-Houston’s Nesti Center for Faith & Culture will launch its new Graduate Certificate in Sexuality & Gender to answer a strong need for the knowledge, tools, and skills required to navigate these topics with truth and compassion.
  • The program will welcome students for the first time during live online courses in the fall of 2024.
  • UST-Houston will hold a Live Virtual Press Conference on International Women’s Day: Friday, March 8 at Noon EST to celebrate the official launch of the Graduate Certificate in Sexuality and Gender: A Sacred Pathway to Wholeness and Healing.
  • The Graduate Certificate is a precursor to the launch of a full master’s program in Catholic Women’s and Gender Studies coming in fall 2024.

University of St. Thomas’ Cameron School of Business launches a Master in Healthcare Administration Degree Program

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Houston, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- University of St. Thomas-Houston's Cameron School of Business announces a new 100% online graduate degree - Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) beginning in spring 2024.

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  • Houston, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- University of St. Thomas-Houston's Cameron School of Business announces a new 100% online graduate degree - Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) beginning in spring 2024.
  • The 30-hour degree program is designed for individuals who are currently, or aspire to be, leaders in various health care settings.
  • "The MHA program provides a unique curriculum designed specifically to meet the career needs of future health care leaders."
  • Programs at the CBS focus on:
    Part of the academic plan for the MHA degree is a capstone practicum in health care management.

Centro Semillero Offers Two Master's Programs and Endless Possibilities

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

This principle strongly applies to two Houston-area educators who, through Centro Semillero at University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST), have confirmed their callings as teachers and fortified their faith.

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  • This principle strongly applies to two Houston-area educators who, through Centro Semillero at University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST), have confirmed their callings as teachers and fortified their faith.
  • Moreover, they are applying the academic program’s four pillars — kindness, discipline, knowledge, and community — to everything they do.
  • One of them is Angel de Jesus Garcia, a college advisor at Houston Independent School District and currently enrolled in Centro Semillero’s Master of Sacred Scriptures Program.
  • “That's how I became part of the first generation of Spanish-speaking theology students, and I thank God for that decision."

UST and Soulcast Media to Roll out Innovative Collegiate Communications Program for Career Success

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Friday, February 3, 2023

She graced the television networks of ABC10 News and NBC 4News and stations in the greater New York City region.

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  • She graced the television networks of ABC10 News and NBC 4News and stations in the greater New York City region.
  • Her company works with Fortune 100 companies, global teams, and individuals on presentation, executive presence, and communication presence.
  • She has trained employees at Google, LinkedIn, the CDC, Harvard Business School Alums, Mattel, Medtronic, HP, DraftKings and many more.
  • "Partnering with Soulcast Media for the Collegiate Communications Program for Career Success is a huge opportunity for students in the Rising Stars program," Director of the Rising Stars Internship Program Dan Garcia said.