College & University
UST Co-hosts US Aquinas Conference
By • University of St. Thomas • 2/12/2013
The University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies and the John Paul II Forum have joined forces to host the first U.S. Conference of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, on Oct. 18-19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. The theme of the conference, "Thomas Aquinas: Teacher of Humanity," will ...
UST, Friends March for Life in D.C., Austin
By • University of St. Thomas • 2/7/2013
Twenty two University of St. Thomas students, faculty and staff, along with a few students from University of Houston, Rice University and Texas A&M University-Galveston, joined together on the 40th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade for the "largest human rights demonstration in the world," March ...
UST/Archdiocese Awards Essay Contest Winners
By • University of St. Thomas • 2/5/2013
Catholic school students, parents and teachers from around the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston gathered to celebrate the winners of the ninth annual University of St. Thomas/Archdiocesan Essay Contest with a Mass and Awards Ceremony on Jan. 23 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. HOUSTON, TX ...
Franciscan Sisters Honored at UST Mardi Gras Gala
By • University of St. Thomas • 1/31/2013
The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist will be honored at A Mardi Gras Tradition, the 63rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala, at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston.Dressed in brown habits and black veils, the sisters live in a convent on the University of St. Thomas campus, exemplifying ...
Lenten Lectures Honors Vatican II
By • University of St. Thomas • 1/24/2013
For 24 years, Wednesdays in Lent have been highlighted by a series of lectures at the University of St. Thomas that cover a wide range of topics important to Catholic life. This year's theme, "Vatican II: Yesterday and Today," will lead the community to an enrichment in understanding the many ...
A Triptych on Catholic Identity
By • University of St. Thomas • 1/17/2013
Exploring one's Catholic identity is a natural part of faithfully experiencing one's faith. University of St. Thomas will host three events to underscore the range of Catholic culture and intellectual life through a thoughtful and reflective encounter with rock music, the Synod of Bishops and St. ...
Catholic Worker Seeks Success in Serving the Poor
By • University of St. Thomas • 1/11/2013
For many people, the path to success means climbing the corporate ladder and working to make more money, with little concern for the community. For Monica Hatcher '98, a University of St. Thomas theology alumna and student in the Master of Arts in Faith and Culture program, her life has a new ...
Vocations Thrive at UST
By • University of St. Thomas • 1/10/2013
The measure of any great Catholic university is the quality of vocations being produced at the institution. Here at the University of St. Thomas, we have had a number of strong vocations, to both married and religious life, cultivated on campus. The Basilian Fathers, founders of the University, are ...
Reflections from UST's SleepOut for Social Justice
By • University of St. Thomas • 12/14/2012
University of St. Thomas held its 2nd Annual National SleepOut UST on Nov. 10-11. To promote awareness about homelessness in Houston, about 50 participants from the UST campus and Houston community slept outside overnight on the UST Academic Mall. As a part of Social Justice Weekend, the objective ...
St. Thomas Winter Grad Inspires Children to Be the Difference
By • University of St. Thomas • 12/12/2012
University of St. Thomas senior communication major Megan Viola-Vu maintains a busy schedule. In addition to fulfilling her winter graduation requirements, she is involved in on-campus groups like the Vietnamese Student Association and the UST Cheer team. Viola-vu is also youth group leader for the ...
