Advance, Lunge and Parry – Prepare to Fence

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At a grand opening celebration held Monday, May 13, officials from Bexar County and the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) officially opened the UIW Brainpower Center for Fencing and International Sports. Among the special guests were former Olympians, community leaders and Courtney and Kelley Hurley, Olympic bronze team medal winners at the 2012 summer games held in London. continued

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UIW’s Rosenberg School of Optometry teams with NISD to provide Eye Examinations to Students

San Antonio – On Monday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 1, UIW’s Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO) teamed up with Northside Independent School District (NISD) to provide free eye exams to 60 pre-selected students between the ages of 5 and 9 years who failed their school vision screenings.  These children either did not have vision insurance or the ability to pay for comprehensive eye care. UIWRSO optometry students, under the direction of UIWRSO clinic faculty, provided free eye examinations and the Essilor Vision Foundation provided free frames and lenses. continued

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UIW Vice President, Marshall Eidson, Ph.D., Selected for National Leadership Development Program

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UIW is pleased to announce that Dr. Marshall Eidson, vice president for information resources, is one of 21 senior-level administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) to participate in a year-long Executive Leadership Academy. continued

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UIW’s Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show winning designs hit the runway

UIW Cutting Edge Best of ShowSAN ANTONIO – A record crowd of over 900 guests packed San Antonio’s Marriott Rivercenter Hotel on Monday, April 22, for the University of the Incarnate Word’s Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show held in memory of Kathleen Watson. The show is dedicated to Watson in recognition of her work and support of the UIW Mission. Watson was instrumental in transforming a small, annual student fashion show into today’s successful event showcasing student talent and creativity while raising funds for scholarships in the UIW fashion department. continued

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UIW Faculty Member – Dr. Annette Craven; Honored with 2013 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award

UIW Craven Annette 2The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) proudly announce that Annette Craven, Ph.D., CPA, and DBA Program has received the 2013 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for the Southwestern Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP Region 6). Each year, the Council recognizes individuals from each of its 10 regions who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom. continued

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