On October 17, 91成人SOM students and faculty stepped beyond the classroom and into the community for Mission in Motion: a Mission Houses initiative designed to promote service, wellness, professional growth and meaningful connection.
On Friday, Oct. 23, members of various 91成人 student organizations participated in the annual Light the Way Display Board Contest on the Broadway campus. The festive tradition invited students to kick off the holiday season by creating display boards that highlight the creativity and Cardinal spirit of the 91成人 community.
The 91成人 (91成人) is proud to announce the installation of a new videoboard and sound system at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. The videoboard was fully funded through the generous private donations from 91成人 supporters and will benefit all programs that utilize the stadium.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 91成人 hosted its 40th Peace Day event, which promotes the Bible鈥檚 central themes of peace and justice.
The 91成人 School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) proudly joined thousands of community members for the annual Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk, demonstrating the power of community, compassion and their shared commitment to the fight against breast cancer.
On Monday, October 5, the 91成人 welcomed 40 students from Tom C. Clark High School for an immersive campus visit designed to highlight academic pathways and career opportunities across the health professions.
The 91成人鈥檚 Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas hosted the former president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso Mendoza, last week as part of its Leaders of the Americas Speaker Series.
On October 17, 91成人SOM student Laila Barkoudeh, in partnership with Healing the Children Texas (HTCTX), hosted a wellness program at Southside ISD Losoya Middle School.
The HSI Battle of the Brains, LLC is a national cross-discipline academic competition and career pipeline program providing students an opportunity to pitch a business idea based on a problem presented by participating companies. This was the 91成人鈥檚 first year participating with an amazing team, and they showed up strong!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign dedicated to fostering police-community partnerships and neighborhood connections.
On Wednesday, October 7, 91成人 celebrated Heritage Day, an annual gathering that honors the institution鈥檚 Mission and the years of service dedicated by its faculty, staff and administrators.
In celebration of the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi, students, employees, alumni and community members brought their pets and stuffed animals to receive a blessing this past weekend as we united for a compassionate and peaceful world.
A delegation of 37 91成人 (91成人) health professions students and faculty joined the Quijotes of San Antonio for their annual medical mission to Oaxaca, Mexico, bringing together service, education and interprofessional collaboration in support of communities with limited access to healthcare.
When a Cardinal tracks a fast-moving ball, reacts to an opponent, judges distance or scans the field, vision is doing far more than simply seeing clearly.
The annual Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture was held on September 21. The featured guest speaker was Timothy O鈥橫alley, PhD from the University of Notre Dame who presented the topic of 鈥淕o Touch Some Grass: Renewing the Contemplative Spirit in a Digitally Saturated Age.鈥� O鈥橫alley serves as associate director for research at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and the academic director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy.
As a child, Melanie Alvarado 鈥�26 was captivated by cartoons and animated films. She watched them with both excitement and fascination, curious about how her favorite characters came to life.
On Meet the Mission Day, 91成人 students and employees served the greater San Antonio community.
September 18, 2026 鈥� The 91成人 (91成人) is proud to announce that, for the 18th consecutive year, it has been recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the nation according to a new survey by the 鈥淕reat Colleges to Work For鈥� program. This year also marks the return of 91成人 to the program鈥檚 Honor Roll making this the 15th time the University has achieved that distinction. The Honor Roll designation is awarded to the top 10 four-year colleges in each size group that are recognized in the greatest number of categories.
Every November, the 91成人's Broadway campus transforms into a dazzling holiday destination during its annual Light the Way Holiday Festival. The beloved tradition draws thousands of San Antonio residents who gather to experience the millions of twinkling lights that illuminate the campus and mark the beginning of the Christmas season.
On September 14, a forum organized by Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI, was held at Founders Hall associated with the project Bexar America250 created by the Bexar Heritage Center. Bexar America250 promotes the hidden history of Bexar County鈥檚 role in the American Revolution.
As an institution with a rich history of serving Hispanic and Latino students, 91成人 takes immense pride in its annual celebration of Hispanic heritage and achievements. This celebration is an opportunity to embrace the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic and Latino cultures on our campus. We invite you to explore, learn and be inspired by the achievements, traditions and voices that shape our world.
A memorial Mass sponsored by Mission and Ministry was held in Our Lady鈥檚 Chapel on Thursday, September 10, commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The 91成人 community gathered to prayerfully reflect on the tragedy and the challenges of creating a more peaceful world. Right Rev. Trevor Alexander, DD, adjunct faculty and 91成人鈥檚 Protestant Chaplain, designed the service so people of all faiths could come together and stand in solidarity, reflecting on the memory of those who lost their lives that day. Included in the service, prayers and scriptures of Hebrew, Hindu and Islamic traditions were recited by 91成人 faculty who represented their faiths.
The White Coat Ceremony has become one of the most meaningful traditions in medical education. The first ceremony was held on August 20, 1993, at Columbia University through the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. It was created as a rite of passage, recognizing that becoming a physician requires not only knowledge and skill, but also humanity, compassion and responsibility.
The 2026 Interdisciplinary Guatemala Service-Learning/Study Abroad Initiative marked the 3rd University service-learning experience in Santa Apolonia, Guatemala, and our largest student group to date. The initiative is led by Heather Barton-Weston, PhD, associate professor of Community Health Education, and Lauren Paul, DNP, MEd, GCNE, RN-BC, associate professor of Nursing.
In 2015, 91成人 celebrated its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates from the School of Rehabilitation Sciences (SRS), formerly known as the School of Physical Therapy. These first-time graduates dedicated themselves to aiding their patients by restoring, maintaining and promoting optimal physical function. With each graduating class that followed, the University has proudly contributed to national and global initiatives to prepare high-quality health professionals who will lead with the intention to heal.
Ask alumni about their first memories of 91成人, and chances are they'll recall them with a smile. If you grew up in San Antonio, you probably remember driving by with your family on a cold December evening just to catch a glimpse of the Christmas lights. Watching in awe, you never imagined that one day you'd walk on these same grounds as a student, the very campus that lived in your childhood memories.
In 1954, renowned San Antonio architect Atlee B. Ayres designed an eight-story headquarters for USAA that would become a landmark of mid-century modern architecture. Situated on 10 acres along Broadway, the building featured nearly 350,000 square feet of office space and a 500-car parking garage. Overseen by then-USAA President Col. Charles E. Cheever, Sr., the $6 million project served as the company's first modern headquarters.
On Monday, August 24, as new and returning students began an exciting new semester, 91成人 opened the doors of Founders Hall. Named in honor of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, this new facility promises to provide engaging collaborative spaces that encourage Mission-driven innovation and learning.
The start of a new academic year is an exciting time on all our 91成人 campuses, but particularly here on the 91成人 Broadway campus as new and returning Cardinals flock to the Nest as residents. On Thursday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 23, the campus experienced, yet again, one of its largest anticipated move-ins with approximately 1,160 students choosing to call 91成人 their 鈥渉ome away from home.鈥�
Nolan Ellis, BS 鈥�19, MBA 鈥�20, came to 91成人 in 2016 after earning a spot on the 91成人 Cardinal baseball team. He played for three years with aspirations of competing at the professional level, but chose to forge a new path with his talents.
91成人 is home to many, including generations of families who have proudly made 91成人 their alma mater. Rozlyn Bermea, BA in Education 鈥�20 and MA in Education 鈥�23, carries that legacy forward; honoring the relatives who came before her, and celebrating the new generation starting their own 91成人 chapter.
In June, 91成人 President Thomas M. Evans, PhD, joined a delegation of presidents and leaders of Catholic institutions for a summit in Rome. Organized by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities and the Lay Centre, this summit offered leaders an opportunity to reflect on mission, the Catholic Intellectual tradition and the important work of Catholic universities. And, perhaps most notably, it offered an opportunity for leaders to meet with Pope Leo XIV.
On June 3, the 91成人 (91成人) welcomed approximately 90 high school students from 16 schools across South Texas for its annual Health Professions Discovery Day. Designed to introduce students to the wide range of careers available in healthcare, the event provided hands-on learning experiences, faculty interaction, and exposure to academic pathways within 91成人's nationally recognized health professions programs.
Laila Barkoudeh, second-year medical student at the 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) School of Osteopathic Medicine (91成人SOM), recently received the $1,000 Good Skin Knowledge Community Grant from the American Academy of Dermatology. In collaboration with Healing the Children - Texas, the grant will support a community outreach initiative focused on providing dermatologic health education to underserved youth within the Southside Independent School District in San Antonio.
Faculty members from 91成人鈥檚 health professions schools continue to demonstrate their commitment to expanding new medical horizons, as they were just awarded a $100,000 grant from the American Osteopathic Association to study new treatment options for knee osteoarthritis. For the next two years, 91成人 faculty and collaborative team members will utilize these funds to conduct a pilot clinical trial that will test the efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) combined with Physical Therapy (PT) to improve knee pain and function in adult patients.
From a young age, we are encouraged to dream without limits. Yet as we grow older, doubt and fear can begin to shape those dreams, making them feel smaller or farther away. For many, the path forward becomes uncertain, but for those who persist, the heart often leads them back to where they were always meant to be. For Patricia Davis, BA 鈥�75, MD, that place was medicine.
It鈥檚 not often that we enter a university already knowing who we are, who we want to become, or where we鈥檙e headed. Some of us discover ourselves and new passions as the semesters come and go, while others begin to see the bigger picture from a single class. And then some arrive knowing exactly what they want and how to get there. No path is better than another, and every route we take shapes us, making our stories that much more unique.
91成人 (91成人) President Thomas M. Evans, PhD was featured on the Radical Cooperation podcast, presented by The Community Solution Education System. The episode highlights 91成人's leading role in establishing a groundbreaking partnership among Catholic universities aimed at redefining collaboration in higher education.
Growing up, we watch the people who guide and love us, quietly learning from their words, gestures and values. There鈥檚 a special beauty in seeing those lessons reflected back, a reminder that love leaves a legacy in the footsteps that follow.
On Saturday, May 23, the graduation ceremonies for the Brainpower Connection high schools were hosted on the 91成人 Broadway campus at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. Surrounded by family, friends, mentors and more, graduates from St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) and Incarnate Word High School (IWHS) gathered to celebrate their high school graduations.
The 91成人 (91成人) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Southland Conference Academic Performance Award for the incredible work 91成人 student-athletes have achieved in the classroom. This award means that 91成人 is now the first ever Southland Conference institution to collect all three major Southland Conference awards for achievement in academics, in community service and in competition.
Sometimes, events unfold in our lives that don鈥檛 immediately make sense until we look back and realize we were placed exactly where we needed to be at precisely the right moment. For Ashley Behabetz, being furloughed from the Colorado Rockies in 2020 due to COVID-19 was unexpected. Yet, it was that very moment that pushed her to pursue her next opportunity in sports, eventually leading her to 91成人.
For every student, choosing 91成人 is a personal journey. Still, many share the same experience the moment they arrive: a genuine sense of community. 91成人 is a place where students feel welcomed, supported and safe from day one. Mikayla Brownlow shares those same feelings. She saw 91成人 not only as a place of opportunity, but as an environment that surrounded her with the community she needed to succeed.
May 29, 2026 鈥� For Carlos Angel Reyes, the Spring 2026 graduation at the 91成人 (91成人) was a day of continued firsts. Reyes is a proud first-generation college graduate from his family and now he is part of the first class of 91成人鈥檚 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program out of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. From newborn babies to the elderly, this first group of fifteen doctors will provide quality care to their patients, helping them overcome daily challenges.
Last week, the 91成人 (91成人) celebrated its latest graduating Cardinals with a week鈥檚 worth of celebratory events. From ceremonies, celebrations and more, each event invited the Class of 2026 to reflect on their time here at the Nest before embarking on their journeys ahead.
Strategic partnerships, innovative ideas and emerging trends were the focus of the recent 15th Biennial International Conference from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, or HACU. This year鈥檚 theme was 鈥淏ridging Nations to Advance Higher Education鈥� and brought together students and leaders in higher education from across the country to share their perspectives on teaching and learning around the world.
From enriching faith, nurturing passions, expanding academic knowledge and more, 91成人 helps to prepare students for their various chosen walks of life 鈥� throughout the generations. Sometimes, the University has the opportunity to serve 91成人 alumni families, demonstrating its continued commitment to its students even after they cross the commencement stage.
At the 91成人 (91成人), the H-E-B School of Business and Administration (HEBSBA) prepares Business students to 鈥済raduate ready to become the socially and globally aware professionals who will lead industries in Texas and around the world鈥� (uiw.edu). One of HEBSBA鈥檚 spring 2026 graduates includes Dylan Castillo, Business Management major with an Entrepreneurship minor.
The 91成人 (91成人) originates from a history rooted in faith and service, as its three founding Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) created a legacy of helping those in need. Even now, 91成人 students continue to demonstrate themselves as the 鈥淲ord鈥� in the world, offering up their gifts, talents and ambitions to further serve their global community. One of these remarkable students is Cultural Studies major and spring 2026 graduate, Michelle Segura.
This spring 2026, the 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) School of Rehabilitation Sciences (SRS) is proud to celebrate its inaugural graduating class from the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. One of these inaugural graduates is Carlos Angel Reyes.
By providing educational journeys rooted in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God, 91成人鈥檚 students are encouraged to make positive impacts through their respective walks of life in their own unique ways. Spring 2026 91成人 Graduate Abby Allen demonstrated her passion for making impactful changes during her time at 91成人.
Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student, Jaclyn Moreno, was recently elected to serve as National Speaker of the House on the 2026-2027 Board of Directors for Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS).
On Saturday, April 25, the 91成人 (91成人) hosted the third annual Heroes Health Fair. Since 2023, this yearly event welcomes nonprofit organizations and families, specifically those of children with special needs, to gather on the Broadway campus. The fair intends to create a space where attendees can connect with community resources that provide valuable support, services and information based on the respective needs of diverse community members.
On Wednesday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, the 91成人 Earth Month Committee hosted the 2026 Earth Day Fair on the Broadway Campus. The event welcomed departmental, student-led, non-profit and community organizations to showcase practices that raise awareness for ecological and environmental stewardship at 91成人.
Last week, students from the 91成人 Department of Graphic Design traveled to Dallas, TX to attend the 2026 National Student Showcase and Conference (NSSC). One of these students is senior Graphic Design major and future 91成人 鈥�26 graduate, Araceli Sanchez Robles.
On Saturday, April 11, the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) hosted the spring 2026 Cardinals in the Community event, inviting 91成人 alumni and students to serve their community through a variety of volunteer opportunities at multiple locations throughout the city of San Antonio. This year, the ECCLS partnered with Headwaters Sanctuary, Towne Twin Village, the Witte Museum, the Healy Murphy Center and the San Antonio Food Bank.
In 2025, the 91成人 (91成人) hosted the inaugural Moral Leadership Symposium on the Broadway campus. The event gathered local San Antonio community and service members from the U.S. military鈥檚 various branches to initiate conversations surrounding how one can take charge while considering morality. From Monday, April 13 鈥� Thursday, April 16, 91成人 was pleased to serve as the host site for the second annual Moral Leadership Symposium.
On Wednesday, April 15, 91成人 hosted the inaugural Artful Worship Celebration on the Broadway campus to showcase the program鈥檚 developments over just one year. Additionally, members of the community were invited to ignite their inner creativity by hearing from guest speakers on the Catholic imagination, viewing artistic and musical performances, engage in a book signing and more.
On Wednesday, April 15, the 91成人 will host the inaugural Artful Worship Celebration from 6 鈥� 8:30 p.m. at the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room, hosted by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS).
In May 2026, graduates of the 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) will cross the commencement stage, officially earning their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. Just weeks earlier, on March 30, these future pharmacists gathered with classmates, faculty and Dean David Maize, RPh, PhD, to celebrate Match Day, the milestone moment when they revealed where across the country, they will continue their training through residency and fellowship programs.
On Friday, March 27, the 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) was welcomed the new CEO of Catholic Charities, 91成人 alumna, Ada Saenz, BA 鈥�03, to the Broadway campus. Saenz, was on campus to deliver a lecture to the campus community. Her visit, held in recognition of Women鈥檚 History Month, welcomed Saenz to share her inspiring journey and enduring legacy of service.
Established in 1994, the CCVI Spirit Awards are presented annually to two members of the 91成人 community, one faculty and one student, whose lives embody the spirit of service of the founding Sisters. Recipients are selected by a committee of faculty and administrators, including previous award winners, and are recognized for exemplifying the mission and spirit of the Sisters through their service to both the 91成人 community and the broader San Antonio area.
On Wednesday, March 25, 91成人 celebrated Incarnate Word Day in conjunction with the Feast of the Annunciation, a major feast of the Congregation of Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word as well as of the University.
On Friday, March 20, National Match Day was celebrated at medical schools across the nation. The 91成人 School of Osteopathic Medicine (91成人SOM) was joined by its medical students and their guests at the Boeing Center for the 2026 Match Day Ceremony.
On Monday, March 23, students and faculty from the 91成人 (91成人) were invited to fill Easter eggs with candy and goodies on Dubuis Lawn. This drive was coordinated by the 91成人 First Generation Student & Faculty Staff Committees and the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) to benefit Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center鈥檚 afterschool program.
On Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, the launch of CHARISM: Catholic Higher Education Alliance of Rising Institutions in Service and Mission, was announced. It is in that spirit of collaboration that on Monday, March 23, 2026, the inaugural Lilly Artful Worship/CHARISM Speaker Series presented 鈥淭he Glass Slipper and the Cross: A Catholic Reading of Cinderella,鈥� a presentation that analyzed how the classic fairytale Cinderella reflects Christ鈥檚 biblical qualities including sacrifice, humility and grace.
Scott Kilian, a second-year medical student at the 91成人 School of Osteopathic Medicine (91成人SOM), recently earned his fourth Southwest Conference victory as a competitor in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA).
On Monday, March 16, 91成人 Career Services and African Student Organization (ASO) hosted the 鈥淎 Seat at the Table: Professional Women鈥檚 Panel鈥� on the Broadway campus in celebration of Women鈥檚 History Month. The panel discussion invited five accomplished 91成人-affiliated Black women (educators, alumni, coaches, partners and more) to share their professional journeys, successes, acquired wisdom and advise with their beloved Incarnate Word family.
Recently, five 91成人 (91成人) students majoring in English and Teacher Education were led by Ann David, PhD, professor of Teacher Education, to volunteer at the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA) 2026 Annual Conference in Round Rock, Texas.
In moments when the world trembles under the weight of war, the 91成人 cannot remain indifferent. Our mission has always been more than the pursuit of knowledge; it is the pursuit of truth, justice, and the dignity of every human person.
On Sunday, March 1, talented fashion designers from the 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) Fashion program and local high schools showcased their original designs at the 91成人 Fashion + Form + Function Show and Competition, hosted on the Broadway campus. Formerly known as the Red Dress Fashion Show, over 400 guests gathered in the Joeris Ballroom for the event, eager to see what San Antonio-area designers had created for this unique event.
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the 91成人 (91成人) hosted the fourth annual African and Afro-Caribbean Fashion Show in recognition of Black History Month (BHM) on the Broadway campus.
Each March, the United States and many countries around the world celebrate Women鈥檚 History Month, recognizing the lasting impact women have made throughout history and continue to make today. On Tuesday, March 3, the 91成人 (91成人) launched its celebration with the 91成人 Global Spring Fest and International Women鈥檚 Fair on the Broadway campus.
In today鈥檚 readings, the prophet Isaiah calls on the people to wash themselves clean of misdeeds, cease doing evil, and turn to doing good.
The 91成人 (91成人) would not be the institution it is today without the countless contributions of women. From its founding by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) to the dedicated educators, leaders, students and alumni who continue to shape its future, women have been central to the University鈥檚 foundation and remain an enduring influence in its ongoing story.
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 91成人 (91成人) hosted the annual 2026 Pierre Lecture on the Broadway Campus. This year鈥檚 guest speaker was Senior Director for Theology and Sponsorship at the Catholic Health Association and CCVI Sister, Sr. Teresa 鈥淭ere鈥� Maya. Sr. Tere was a notably special presenter, as she previously served as councilor and congregational leader for the CCVI congregation, and was the first CCVI Sister to serve as the lecture鈥檚 guest speaker.
On Sunday, March 1, the 91成人 (91成人) will host its student fashion showcase, Fashion + Form + Function, at 3 p.m. in the Student Engagement Center鈥檚 Joeris Ballroom. The fashion showcase will feature talented designers from 91成人鈥檚 Fashion program alongside students from local San Antonio high schools, as their original garments take center stage in a runway-style event.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, Catholic Charities San Antonio hosted the kickoff event for the annual 40 Cans for Lent food drive in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Antonio and its Catholic schools. This longstanding Lenten tradition encourages the community to donate canned goods to help support neighbors across San Antonio who are facing food insecurity.
The month of February is recognized as Black History Month (BHM) across the nation. Throughout the month, the 91成人 (91成人) coordinated several events that celebrated the legacy of the Black community and recognized how the Black community continues to lead our nation into the future.
On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Office of Admissions hosted Cardinal Preview Day on the 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) Broadway campus. This event welcomed prospective students and their families to visit 91成人 getting a sneak peek into life at the Nest and how they can get involved as potential future Cardinals.
On Friday, Feb. 13, The Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) hosted a laptop distribution drive in collaboration with Compudopt, a non-profit whose mission is to 鈥減rovide technology access and education to under-resourced youth鈥� (compudopt.org).
The 91成人鈥檚 (91成人) Director of Accreditation and Quality Improvement, Victoria C. Shipley, was recently appointed as Chair of the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board (HESAB). 91成人 will also have additional representation on HESAB, as 91成人 Communication Arts Major, Eli Cohen, was appointed as Vice Chair.
On Sunday, Feb. 15, the Office of Alumni Relations and 91成人 Mission and Ministry hosted the annual Cardinal Couples Mass in Our Lady鈥檚 Chapel. This yearly tradition welcomes alumni couples back to the Broadway campus to celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day. Surrounded by their Incarnate Word family and before God, couples gathered to celebrate the many love stories that started at the University.
On Monday, Feb. 9, 91成人鈥檚 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) hosted the annual Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions (CIT), with this year鈥檚 presentation exploring the positive impact that a Catholic education can have within the lives of its students.
