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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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UIW offers over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 25 graduate and doctoral programs.

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

Join us on the UIW campus for a tour at 9:10 a.m. or 10:15 a.m., then meet with admissions counselors and financial aid representatives to discuss your future as a Cardinal!

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Tuesday, March 10 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Interested in transferring to the University of the Incarnate Word? Meet with our transfer counselors to learn about UIW programs and the admissions process. Coffee is on us!

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Campus Tour Options

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

Honoring the History and Impact of Catholic Healthcare: UIW Hosts 2026 Pierre Lecture

February 27, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) hosted the annual 2026 Pierre Lecture on the Broadway Campus. This year’s guest speaker was Senior Director for Theology and Sponsorship at the Catholic Health Association and CCVI Sister, Sr. Teresa “Tere” Maya. Sr. Tere was a notably special presenter, as she previously served as councilor and congregational leader for the CCVI congregation, and was the first CCVI Sister to serve as the lecture’s guest speaker.

Where Love Stories Begin and Continue to Flourish: UIW Hosts Annual Cardinal Couples Mass

February 20, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 15, the Office of Alumni Relations and UIW Mission and Ministry hosted the annual Cardinal Couples Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel. This yearly tradition welcomes alumni couples back to the Broadway campus to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Surrounded by their Incarnate Word family and before God, couples gathered to celebrate the many love stories that started at the University.

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Supporting Underserved Students: UIW's Partnership Provides Students with Laptops

February 20, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 13, The Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) hosted a laptop distribution drive in collaboration with Compudopt, a non-profit whose mission is to “provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth” (compudopt.org).

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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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