Dear Friends: Many of you have probably heard that we’re investigating the viability of opening a medical school at UIW. The question I’ve been asked repeatedly since this process began last summer is, “Why?” It’s true that starting a medical school from scratch is an intricate and highly expensive proposition. It’s fair to say that
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Dear Friends: I’m pleased to welcome you to the 2012 donor’s issue of The Word, our way of saying “Thank You” to the many special people from around the world that contribute to the continued betterment of the University of the Incarnate Word. The past year has been one of the busiest in our long
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Dear Friends: You will be pleased to know that we completed another highly successful year at UIW in May. We ended the year on a very positive note due to two events: our first-ever undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Freeman Coliseum (located next to the AT&T Center, home of the San Antonio Spurs) and the
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Dear Friends: The last few months have been a whirlwind of activity at the University of the Incarnate Word, much of it centered on our efforts to increase the visibility of the UIW brand. In January, a university delegation that included several members of the Board of Trustees met with officials from the Southland Conference
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Dear Friends: I’m pleased to welcome you to the annual donor’s issue of The Word, our way of saying “Thank You” to the many special people that contribute to the continued betterment of the University of the Incarnate Word. Looking back, this was a record-setting year like no other, and one that illustrates the importance
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Dear Friends: In celebrating my 25 years as UIW president over the past 12 months, I’ve often been reminded of just how blessed I am to be a member of this special community. One of these times occurred during my re-inauguration at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word on March 25, Incarnate Word Day, which
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Dear Friends: I am pleased to offer this message in recognition of Dr. Louis Agnese’s 25th anniversary as president of the University of the Incarnate Word. I’ve known Lou for many years as a member of the Board of Trustees, which I’m currently privileged to chair. It’s nearly impossible to list everything Lou has accomplished
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Dear Friends: Anniversaries allow us to mark milestones in our lives.  They can also serve as opportunities to look back on what’s been accomplished and how much remains ahead.  My 25th anniversary this year as president of Incarnate Word offers me a chance for both. When I became president of what was then Incarnate Word
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Dear Friends: How time flies! Just four years ago, we ushered in a new era of healthcare in San Antonio with the opening of the Feik School of Pharmacy. At a memorable ceremony in the fall of 2006 symbolizing their commitment to the pharmacy profession, that inaugural group of students donned white coats amid high
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Dear Friends: This issue of The Word features a cover story on one of the signature events at the University of the Incarnate Word: the annual Cutting Edge Fiesta® Fashion Show, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. While the Cutting Edge has evolved into a highly successful production, it’s worth remembering that it and
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