Actor Bruce McGill is a San Antonio native who has performed in movies such as “Animal House,” “The Legend of Bagger Vance” and most recently “Law Abiding Citizen.” He appeared in his first paid acting gig at Incarnate Word in...
Read MoreThe University of the Incarnate Word is proud to announce it’s listing in the “Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education” magazine as one of the top 100 universities serving Hispanics in the United States. Each year “Hispanic Outlook...
Read MoreFull accreditation reaffirmed – In late January, UIW hosted a group from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa Being green is not only becoming more fashionable, it’s becoming essential to preserving and repairing our environment. Consequently, all at UIW are more conscious of the decisions concerning waste and...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa Dr. Paul Lewis, associate professor of philosophy, was awarded the 2010 Presidential Teaching Award. The aim of the Presidential Teaching Award is to reward a full-time faculty member who exemplifies...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa This summer, UIW has found service opportunities overflowing at the Willie C. Velasquez Community Family Resource and Learning Center. Dr. Harold Rodinsky, founder of UIW’s annual Meet the Mission service...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa The title of Moody Professor for 2010-11 was awarded to Dr. David Campos, associate professor in the Dreeben School of Education. Faculty members annually elect the Moody Professorship, the highest faculty...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa Despite the struggles, occasional all-nighters and a few tears, the inaugural class of the Feik School of Pharmacy graduated with flying colors. These graduates began their studies four years ago, and this...
Read MoreBy Rudy Arispe, ’98 BA Had she not enjoyed an illustrious 30-year Air Force career, retired Brig. Gen. Sue Turner probably would have sung her heart out in opera houses around the country. At age 16, she stood on stage next to...
Read MoreAbstract concepts become real-life projects for MBA students By Sherrie Voss Matthews At first glance, the evening class in Room 109 of the Gorman Building appears to be perfectly normal. About 20 students intently watch a video...
Read MoreWorld history comes to life for political science students By Ashley Festa During a presentation in Dr. Lydia Andrade’s International Law class, a student explains the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) involvement in the...
Read MoreUIW students donate time, expertise after Haiti earthquake By Rebecca Esparza, ’99 BBA, ’04 MBA Kathryn Norton didn’t set out to change the world, but her simple idea of spreading Christian service would eventually have an...
Read MoreStudent awarded for essay on volunteer experiences By Rebecca Esparza, ’99 BBA,’04 MBA Susana Deku believes it doesn’t take a lot of money to make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. “Just give a listening ear and a...
Read MoreDavis gets award as men’s team places second at Nationals By Ashley Festa Phillip Davis is on a roll since becoming swimming and diving head coach four years ago, and he has no plans to slow down. He joined UIW in 2006 as the...
Read MoreBy Andrew Festa Athletes of the year Two of Incarnate Word’s top honors for 2009-10 were awarded to basketball stars. Pierce Caldwell was named Male Athlete of the Year, and Nia Torru won Female Athlete of the Year. Caldwell...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa Welcome back to the San Antonio campus, Marcos Fragoso! The UIW alumnus took over as vice president for International Affairs on June 1, following the retirement of Dr. Pat Watkins. Fragoso, ’96 BBA and ’07 MBA,...
Read MoreBy Ashley Festa Fr. Jesus (Jesse) Rodriguez, S.J., ’83 BA will soon be organizing his new office at the Generalate of the Society of Jesus in Rome. He has accepted his appointment as Regional Secretary of the USA, which will...
Read MoreIn this issue, meet Board of Trustees member Betty Kelso It’s been three years since Betty Stieren Kelso was invited to serve the University of the Incarnate Word as a member of the Board of Trustees, and she has loved every...
Read MoreMoment for Reflection By Dr. Glenn James, dean of the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering There’s a notable Catholic school in Indiana that motivates its football players with a well-known sign that everyone touches...
Read More1960s Dr. Mary Ann Klein ’65 BA was awarded the rank of emerita professor of English by Quincy University. She retired in 2008 as professor of English after teaching at Quincy for 36 years. 1970s Reinette Alecozay ’73 BA has...
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