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Franciscan nun becomes first woman head of a pontifical university Watch

Image of Sister Melone is an alumnus of the university set up in 1890 in honor of St Anthony, a 13th century saint from Spain known for his forceful preaching and expert knowledge of the Bible.

The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education made history last week when it nominated a Franciscan nun as the first woman head of a ... continue reading

University of St. Thomas Graduates First Nursing Cohort in 25 Years

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This May 27 nursing students, including Elizabeth Ciocco, will be the first nursing students to graduate from the University of St. Thomas ... continue reading

University of St. Thomas Honors Research Goes 6 Feet Under

Image of Honors Program students consider the issues of death and mortality in the Contemporary Seminar research presented at UST's Research symposium.

A few hundred people have undergone cryopreservation procedures since 1962, having their bodies cooled to sub-zero temperatures, with the ... continue reading

What the devil?! Bill Gates wants your college info so he can tell you what classes to take Watch

Image of Bill Gates could do so much more if only he had your privacy.

It might be easier to compose a short list of people and agencies that don't want to spy on you. Adding his name to the long list, Bill ... continue reading

Two Cardinals, a Theologian and a Historian to Lecture at the University of St. Thomas

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The University of St. Thomas is fortunate to have four outstanding speakers giving lectures on campus in the month of March. These speakers ... continue reading

Women Succeed in UST Engineering, CUA is New Partner

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In the male-dominated field of engineering, it can be difficult for women to succeed, but last year, all four graduates of the University ... continue reading

Mardi Gras King, Queen Exemplify UST Mission

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The ideal Mardi Gras king and queen should embody the University's mission to educate leaders of faith and character. With the crowning of ... continue reading

40 Celts March for Life in Washington

Image of Students from the University of St. Thomas - Houston, brave the cold weather as they march with nearly half a million others from across the country, declaring their pro-life stance.

It didn't matter that when 40 college students boarded a bus in Washington, D.C., the temperature was in the teens. It also didn't matter ... continue reading

GRACE Goes International With Irish Teachers

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In May 2013, merely two weeks after completing final exams, Mary Buckley, Colm Supple and Sarah Tighe, graduates from Mary Immaculate ... continue reading

Seven in 10 college students graduate with loan debt Watch

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There was a time in America when graduating from college meant freedom and unlimited vistas. A sheepskin in the hand was the ticket to ... continue reading

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University of St. Thomas Names New Vice President of Academic Affairs

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University of St. Thomas has appointed Dr. Christopher P. Evans as vice president of academic affairs starting Nov. 1. Evans replaces ... continue reading

University of St. Thomas Honors Mattress Mack, Raises more than $176,000 for Center for Faith & Culture

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The Rev. Donald S. Nesti, CSSp Center for Faith & Culture at the University of St. Thomas honored Houston hero Jim "Mattress Mack" ... continue reading

University of St. Thomas in Texas Recommended in 2018-19 Edition of The Newman Guide

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The University of St. Thomas is recommended in the 2018-2019 edition of The Newman Guide, the flagship project of The Cardinal Newman ... continue reading

University of St. Thomas Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in School's History

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The University of St. Thomas (Houston) welcomes its largest incoming freshman class in the institution's 71-year history. The freshman ... continue reading

Loras College announces new business school

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Already known for its legacy of successful, community-driven leaders, Loras College, Iowa's first college and the second oldest Catholic ... continue reading

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