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Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have paved new ways for tens of thousands of students to reach their academic dreams. UIW was the first institution to offer higher education for women in central and south Texas, consistently ranks among the top schools for veterans, and ranks No. 1 in the nation among faith-based universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees. As pioneers in Catholic higher education, we continue to forge new roads for every student to reach their full potential and create positive change in the world. UIW is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution.

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UIW By the Numbers

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#1 Largest Catholic university in Texas

#1 Ranked in the Nation for Military Veterans

#1 Nationally among Catholic universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees

23 NCAA Division I Teams

$227 Million in financial aid awarded annually to UIW students

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Transfer Coffee Chat

Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Thinking about transferring to the University of the Incarnate Word but not sure where to begin? Chat with our transfer counselors about UIW programs and the application and admissions process. Coffee’s on us!

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Saturday, Feb. 7 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn more about UIW and your opportunities as a future Cardinal. Members of our admissions and financial aid teams will be available to provide guidance and answer questions about the enrollment process.

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UIW offers three campus tour options: In-Person Tours Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Group Tours for schools or groups of 10 or more Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Virtual Campus Tours are available at your convenience. Schedule a Tour Here

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UIW News

Exploring the Value of Catholic Education: UIW to Host 2026 Bernadette O’Connor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions

January 30, 2026

On Monday, Feb. 9 the UIW College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) will be presenting the annual Bernadette O’Connor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions (CIT) at 4:30 p.m. in the Grossman International Conference Center (Room R105 - Henriette Leonard Auditorium). This event has been hosted since 2017 with the intent to engage some facet of the CIT, most broadly understood as the dynamic and mutually illuminating conversation between the Catholic faith and human culture.

Enriching Faith-Based Higher Education: UIW Faculty Member Elected to the National Board of the Lilly Network for Church-Related Colleges and Universities

January 30, 2026

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) has many remarkable faculty members that represent the institution at local, state and national levels. Amongst these notable faculty members is UIW Associate Professor of English LuElla D’Amico, PhD, who was recently elected to serve a four-year term on the National Board of the Lilly Network for Church-Related Colleges and Universities.

Celebrating and Acknowledging the Significance of Black History: UIW to Celebrate Black History Month 2026

January 30, 2026

The month of February brings about the annual celebration of Black History Month (BHM) across the nation. The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is looking forward to hosting a variety of events in celebration of BHM 2026.

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About the University of the Incarnate Word

As the largest Catholic university in Texas, UIW is a leader in transformational education. We inspire students across more than 150 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to ignite change.

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