Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Alvarado, BFA
09/25/2026As a child, Melanie Alvarado ’26 was captivated by cartoons and animated films. She watched them with both excitement and fascination, curious about how her favorite characters came to life.
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September
Alumni Leave Their Mark at Founders Hall
09/02/2026Ask alumni about their first memories of UIW, and chances are they'll recall them with a smile. If you grew up in San Antonio, you probably remember driving by with your family on a cold December evening just to catch a glimpse of the Christmas lights. Watching in awe, you never imagined that one day you'd walk on these same grounds as a student, the very campus that lived in your childhood memories.
August
Nolan Ellis, BS ’19, MBA ’20
08/26/2026Nolan Ellis, BS ’19, MBA ’20, came to UIW in 2016 after earning a spot on the UIW Cardinal baseball team. He played for three years with aspirations of competing at the professional level, but chose to forge a new path with his talents.
July
Rozlyn Bermea, BA ’20, MA ’23
07/09/2026UIW is home to many, including generations of families who have proudly made UIW their alma mater. Rozlyn Bermea, BA in Education ’20 and MA in Education ’23, carries that legacy forward; honoring the relatives who came before her, and celebrating the new generation starting their own UIW chapter.
June
Alumni Spotlight: Patricia Davis, BA '75, MD
06/15/2026From a young age, we are encouraged to dream without limits. Yet as we grow older, doubt and fear can begin to shape those dreams, making them feel smaller or farther away. For many, the path forward becomes uncertain, but for those who persist, the heart often leads them back to where they were always meant to be. For Patricia Davis, BA ’75, MD, that place was medicine.
Alumni Spotlight: Morgan B. Moszee Millsap, BSN '08
06/15/2026Growing up, we watch the people who guide and love us, quietly learning from their words, gestures and values. There’s a special beauty in seeing those lessons reflected back, a reminder that love leaves a legacy in the footsteps that follow.
Alumni Spotlight: Aaron McAnelly, DPT '17
06/15/2026It’s not often that we enter a university already knowing who we are, who we want to become, or where we’re headed. Some of us discover ourselves and new passions as the semesters come and go, while others begin to see the bigger picture from a single class. And then some arrive knowing exactly what they want and how to get there. No path is better than another, and every route we take shapes us, making our stories that much more unique.
Alumni Spotlight: Mikayla Brownlow, BA of Science '19
06/04/2026For every student, choosing UIW is a personal journey. Still, many share the same experience the moment they arrive: a genuine sense of community. UIW is a place where students feel welcomed, supported and safe from day one. Mikayla Brownlow shares those same feelings. She saw UIW not only as a place of opportunity, but as an environment that surrounded her with the community she needed to succeed.
Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Behabetz, MA '22
06/04/2026Sometimes, events unfold in our lives that don’t immediately make sense until we look back and realize we were placed exactly where we needed to be at precisely the right moment. For Ashley Behabetz, being furloughed from the Colorado Rockies in 2020 due to COVID-19 was unexpected. Yet, it was that very moment that pushed her to pursue her next opportunity in sports, eventually leading her to UIW.
April
Leading with Service: UIW Students and Alumni Provide Community Service at 2026 Cardinals in the Community Event
04/17/2026On Saturday, April 11, the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) hosted the spring 2026 Cardinals in the Community event, inviting UIW alumni and students to serve their community through a variety of volunteer opportunities at multiple locations throughout the city of San Antonio. This year, the ECCLS partnered with Headwaters Sanctuary, Towne Twin Village, the Witte Museum, the Healy Murphy Center and the San Antonio Food Bank.
Honoring the History and Legacy of Women: Catholic Charities CEO and UIW Alumna Visits UIW
04/10/2026On Friday, March 27, the University of the Incarnate Word’s (UIW) Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) was welcomed the new CEO of Catholic Charities, UIW alumna, Ada Saenz, BA ’03, to the Broadway campus. Saenz, was on campus to deliver a lecture to the campus community. Her visit, held in recognition of Women’s History Month, welcomed Saenz to share her inspiring journey and enduring legacy of service.
March
Celebrating Successes and Inspiring New Beginnings: UIW Hosts Panel Discussion for Women’s History Month
03/20/2026On Monday, March 16, UIW Career Services and African Student Organization (ASO) hosted the “A Seat at the Table: Professional Women’s Panel” on the Broadway campus in celebration of Women’s History Month. The panel discussion invited five accomplished UIW-affiliated Black women (educators, alumni, coaches, partners and more) to share their professional journeys, successes, acquired wisdom and advise with their beloved Incarnate Word family.
February
Where Love Stories Begin and Continue to Flourish: UIW Hosts Annual Cardinal Couples Mass
02/20/2026On 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.
December
Lisa and Jose Mendez '09, '06
12/23/2025Some of us can instantly remember our favorite teacher—the grade we were in, the subject they taught, and the way they made us feel. These memories stay vivid because the emotions behind them are so strong. Maybe it was their patience when no one else understood, the advice they offered when you were too afraid to ask anyone else, or the passion they brought to every lesson. Whatever it was, that teacher made an impact—and for many of us, they’re the reason we never gave up.
November
Alumni Spotlight: Darlene Jasso Mendoza, BA of Communication Arts '15
11/18/2025Do you believe in coincidence? Was it pure chance, or was it always meant to happen? Life is full of people, moments and experiences that make us wonder. Are we here because of luck—or because a greater plan was set in motion long before we knew it?
UIW Inducts Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025
11/07/2025The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Athletics program boasts a proud history shaped by countless dedicated individuals who believed in its potential to make a lasting impact on student-athletes and supporters alike. Today, UIW Athletics encompasses 14 sports and 23 men’s and women’s teams, standing as the only Catholic NCAA Division I athletics program in the Southland Conference. As the program continues to grow and reach new heights, it is only fitting that UIW honors the remarkable individuals who have contributed to its success through its prestigious Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
There’s No Place Like Home(coming): UIW Celebrates Homecoming 2025
11/07/2025Homecoming at the University of the Incarnate Word is a time that showcases the full extent of its community. Whether Crusaders or Cardinals, students or staff all members of the Incarnate Word family returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming 2025.
August
UIW Alumnus Wins First Place in 2025 Viasat Space for Good Challenge
08/29/2025This month, Enrique Gómez Jackson ’25 was recognized as the first-place winner for Viasat’s 2025 Space for Good challenge. Viasat, a global technology company specializing in satellite communications, launched their Space for Good challenge welcoming students to pitch projects that seek to “tackle real-world space sustainability problems” for the chance to win cash prizes to fund their idea (viasat.springpod.com). Jackson was one of this year’s many participating applicants, yet it was ultimately his idea that won. The stellar concept, a smart bracelet that helps locate, identify and save lives of those involved in natural disasters, received top recognition and $15,000 in funding.
June
UIW Celebrated 2025 Hall of Fame Order of Merit Recipient
06/27/2025On Thursday, June 5, Tracy Avery was celebrated as the next recipient of the exclusive Order of Merit award as part of the 2025 UIW Athletics Hall of Fame. This honor is given to a notable individual that has “made (a) significant contribution(s) to the advancement of the intercollegiate athletics program at UIW” (uiwcardinals.com/sports).
February
Loves Takes Flight: UIW Hosts Annual Cardinal Couples Mass
02/14/2025On Sunday, Feb. 9, Alumni Relations and Mission and Ministry celebrated the couples whose love originated at the University with the annual Cardinal Couples Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel. The lovebirds were welcomed back to the Nest to prayerfully rejoice in their continued love for their partners and for the University that brought them together.
December
UIW Employee Couple Walks Graduation Stage Together
12/19/2024Grace and Martin DeJesus have long been cherished members of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) community, and now they are also two of its newest alumni. After dedicating over a decade of service to the university as employees, and watching their daughters proudly walk across the same stage as graduates, the couple realized it was time to invest in their own education.
October
Honoring Adam Guerrero’s Legacy: Graduate Accounting Students Receive $25,000 in Scholarship Support in Honor of UIW Alumnus
10/04/2024Ten graduate-level accounting students from UIW’s H-E-B School of Business and Administration (HEBSBA) are the deserving recipients of the Adam Guerrero Memorial Foundation $25,000 scholarship program. Each student will receive $2,500 to aid in continuing their education at UIW.
June
UIW Welcomes Dr. Amanda L. Roberts as the New Alumni Board President
06/12/2024Dr. Amanda L. Roberts is honored to serve as the UIW Alumni Association Board President starting in 2024. She is currently the Academic Program Director for the Engineering and Mathematics Department at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, TX. She was previously a Research Scientist PhD for the DoD Defense Health Agency who supports Military Medicine for the Armed Forces at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
May
Connecting the University: Alumni Gather in Houston and Dallas
05/30/2024The UIW Office of Alumni Relations was ecstatic to connect with the University’s alumni family in the Houston and Dallas areas at its recent Alumni and Friends Gathering events.
January
UIW Hosts Annual Alumni Spurs Night Event
01/19/2024On Saturday, January 13 the UIW Office of Alumni Relations welcomed UIW alumni and friends to watch the San Antonio Spurs take on the Chicago Bulls at the Frost Bank Center.
December
UIW Military Graduate is Honored and Promoted to O-5 Commander at Veterans Graduation Reception
12/14/2023U.S. active duty and veteran service members who walk the stage at commencement don a navy-blue stole. Donning the 50 stars, the UIW seal and the phrase, “Valor and Respect,” the graduates who wear it represent the best of our nation. One such graduate of the Fall Class of 2023 is Nneoma Lewis, who graduated last weekend with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Reflections of a Study
12/08/2023When I first learned that I was nominated to participate in the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability’s UIW Centro Fox Leadership and Mission Program, I was overwhelmed with excitement to travel to San Cristóbal, Guanajuato, Mexico, to attend the program. This was my first international trip from the U.S. to Mexico to study abroad as a PhD student and two-time alumna of the University of the Incarnate Word. The Centro Fox Program is a nonprofit organization founded by Former President Vicente Fox that offers leadership training to develop compassionate global community leaders in collaboration with the Vamos México Foundation, established by First Lady Marta Sahagún Fox, which supports local and national causes by helping people living in vulnerable situations through social action. A group of 15 undergraduate and graduate students with diverse backgrounds were nominated to participate in the leadership program. As a doctoral student in the Dreeben School of Education, I was excited to explore what I previously learned in my studies focusing on my concentration in adult education, social innovation and entrepreneurship.
To Honor Her Father, Alumna Leaves a Legacy
12/08/2023Christie Cody fondly remembers playing in the halls of Incarnate Word College. Her father, Dr. Keith Tucker worked on the Broadway campus for over 42 years. During that time, she, her siblings and other children of employees would explore the then much smaller campus and visit with all the members of the community. Through her time exploring the buildings, visiting the lunchroom and interacting with students, faculty and employees, one sentiment struck her: “UIW felt like home.”
Building a Support System for Moms to Succeed
12/08/2023In 2002, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems from UIW, alumna Vanessa Jupe embarked on her career journey in website development. However, it was a challenging time for young graduates entering the industry following the dot-com bubble burst in 2000.
Empowering Young Women Globally: UIW Alumnae Mentoring High School Students
12/08/2023The University of the Incarnate Word is committed to cultivating the development of the whole person and fostering values of lifelong learning. This commitment is deeply intertwined with the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. In keeping with this mission, UIW alumnae Erika Haskins, Jennifer Stuart and Linda Gjergji are mentoring and facilitating a high school global leadership program that focuses on women and young women's global issues known as UIWs Young Women's Global Leadership Program (YWGLP). They are joined in their efforts with this program by Dr. Joan Labay-Marquez, YWGLP program sponsor and YWGLP advisors Sister Martha Ann Kirk, ThD and Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez.
What’s Meant to Be
12/06/2023A graduate of the Class of 2016, and the first UIW football alumnus to make an NFL game day roster, Wick is grateful for the opportunities and professional experiences he’s had. But he always knew that his life’s purpose and identity would be greater than football.
November
A Full Circle
11/15/2023It was at one of his bleakest moments when Ralph Evans found God. A U.S. soldier during World War II, he devoted his life to faith and family upon returning from the war.
Alumna Carries UIW’s Impact to South Pole
11/07/2023With campuses in Texas, Mexico and France, a Global Online program that welcomes students from around the world, and alumni whose endeavors have carried UIW’s Mission to various countries and continents, the University of the Incarnate Word’s reach knows no bounds. Thanks to alumna Angela Mahoney, the University can now add the South Pole to its list of places its alumni have made their mark. Mahoney has just begun a new role on the continent’s Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, a U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) scientific research station funded and managed by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
September
Alumnus Honors Faculty and Enhances the Student Experience in a Meaningful Way
09/19/2023In a genuine act of generosity, an alumnus of the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) has made a thoughtful gift of $250,000 to the H-E-B School of Business & Administration’s Endowed Faculty Development Fund. This impactful gift is earmarked to facilitate the professional growth of the dedicated faculty and staff, ultimately enriching the educational experience for students.
From One Nest to Another: Proud Alumnus Helps Sister Move to Campus
09/19/2023When students leave home to go to university for the first time, it’s an emotional milestone for all families. The day when students fly the nest to pursue their passions and follow their dreams. Alumnus, Martin Padron, Jr. ‘2011, experienced all these emotions last month as he helped his family move his little sister, Marsil, into the Sky View dormitories on UIW’s campus for her first semester as a freshman student. Martin said, ‘As we were walking the campus helping Mearsil move in, all the memories from my time at UIW flooded my mind. It brought this happiness and sense of joy to me knowing that it wasn’t just me connected with UIW anymore, it was my little sister now too.’ During the move-in process, the family was assisted by UIW’s staff and volunteers to find Marsil’s room and treated to an exclusive tour of the halls by the on-site Resident Assistant. When unpacking boxes in the room, there was an unexpected treat for the new student. From the desk next to Marsil’s bed, she had a straight view of San Antonio’s downtown skyline. Speaking about his sister’s new view, Martin smiled and said, ‘Who doesn’t want to sit down, do their homework, and then take a mental break to look at the beautiful skyline of San Antonio and the Hemisphere Tower out of their window? That’s awesome!’ While the family visited colleges in New York, Utah and other states, UIW’s campus (also known as The Nest) was a big draw for Marsil when choosing where she wanted to earn her degree. With a 15-year gap between Martin and his younger sister, Marsil’s childhood was filled with trips to UIW with her big brother. Both during Martin’s time as a student and in his role after graduation on the UIW Alumni Association Board. Martin operated on the board for 6 years 2015-2021, serving the final two years of this term as President of the UIW Alumni Association. Martin said, ‘Marsil grew up going to UIW, I think she felt the campus at UIW offered a sense of safety and community amidst real natural beauty. I also think the memories and connections she made on campus growing up played a big part in her choosing UIW.’ He added, ‘As Alumni Board President I got invited to so many events on campus where Marsil would tag along with me. She got to see all these events with the university’s leadership, the board of trustees, and supporters of UIW. She felt that connection with UIW from early on in her life. UIW’s academic programs also proved to be a draw for Marsil, offering her the opportunity to enroll in a nuclear medicine program. Martin said, ‘Finding a school that offered a nuclear medicine program was initially the focus of my sister’s decision. When she narrowed it down to three choices, and UIW offered the program, it made it an easy choice for her to choose UIW.’ Considering his journey at UIW, and the successful career he has developed in financial trading and commodities over the past decade, Martin’s advice to students setting out on their own journey, was simple. ‘This goes for my sister, and for all students on campus, and everyone studying at UIW….my advice is connect, connect, connect. Give yourself the tools to build lasting relationships. To learn to connect with faculty, staff and fellow students. That’s invaluable.’ He added ‘When you build these connections, it broadens your horizons and cultivates a wonderful sense of diversity. We all think differently, but it’s so hard to see other people’s perspectives unless you connect with them in a meaningful way. Those are real leadership skills, and the type of skills you have to rely on when you enter the work force’
July
The Road to Redemption
07/24/2023In 2004, Fernando Mora looked out of his cell in the Bexar County Jail and knew that his life needed to change. Facing the judge for the second time in two years for repeat offenses, he was at risk of spending a significant amount of time behind bars.
En las manos de Dios (In the Hands of God)
07/13/2023This is how Francisca Zarate, mother of four UIW graduates, described the schedule she kept for her children during time off from school. While weeks away from the classroom during Spring Breaks and Christmas holidays were filled with fun and lots of love, she knew the importance of teaching them to prioritize education, service and faith. Those are the principles that have guided the Zarate family through years of challenges, triumphs and most recently, the celebration of the final Zarate child to graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word.
June
Returning Home to Lead Cardinals
06/05/2023It is not uncommon for a coach to want to return to their alma mater to lead the next generation of student-athletes. At UIW, eight head coaches have crossed the stage and earned the distinction of “UIW alum.” Three of those coaches, Clint Killough (head football coach), Amanda Lopez (head dance coach) and Elyssa Barrientos (head cheer coach), are also each working on a second degree while they lead the Cardinals to new heights.
A Legacy of Learning
06/01/2023Melissa and Frances Silva have much in common. The sisters share devoted parents, an upbringing they uniquely understand, doctoral degrees in healthcare, and most recently, they became alumnae of the University of the Incarnate Word on the exact same day.
Dreeben Students, Alumni Win Awards at Regional Conference
06/01/2023Members of the UIW Dreeben School of Education attended the 22nd Annual Region 5 Texas National Association of Multicultural Education (TXNAME) Conference in Waco, Texas on Saturday, May 20. Dr. Sandra Guzman Foster, UIW’s director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, also attended the conference. NAME is a non-profit organization that advances and advocates for equity and social justice through multicultural education.
May
Earning the Hat
05/10/2023She always wanted “the hat,” – the tam doctoral candidates wear as they graduate and earn their degrees. On Saturday, May 6, Jessica Parra finally achieved her dream. The director of Student Services for UIW’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) crossed the stage and became Dr. Jessica Parra, finally earning her Doctor of Business Administration degree from UIW’s SPS program.
UIW Students Celebrate Seventh Annual Ring Ceremony
05/03/2023More than 80 Cardinals celebrated the 7th annual Ring Ceremony on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in late spring. The time-honored tradition was held in the Chapel of the Incarnate Word for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, paying homage to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word who founded UIW.
April
International Careers in the Americas Symposium
04/13/2023When Dr. Rafael Hoyle, director of the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas, read the stories of UIW alumni Atzel Jonatan Peña, BBA '08, MBA '20 and Dr. Jonathan R. Everhart CPA, Esq., MCSI (MS ’11, DBA ’17), he thought about “the internationality of the UIW system and the remarkable intercultural competence of so many of our students and faculty.”
Shaping the Future of Global Finance
04/12/2023In his role advising the U.S. Government, the World Bank and the United Nations, UIW alumnus Dr. Jonathan R. Everhart CPA, Esq., MCSI (MS ’11, DBA ’17), has quickly become recognized as a global leader in financial innovation and technology.
Hard Work, Determination and Passion Lead Alumnus to Successful Career as CNN Sports Journalist
04/12/2023Raul Saenz '94 is a Sports Anchor / Producer for CNN en Español based out of Miami
Nursing Alumna's Passion for Education Inspires Future Generation of Students
04/12/20231968 graduate and 2003 Alumni of Distinction recipient Dr. Eloisa Taméz walked the stage this past May to receive her fifth degree
Building a Business
04/11/2023Wonder what it takes to open a business? UIW alumnus Josh Rangel, ’13, founder, president and CEO of Rangel Renewables, will share his secrets for setting goals, creating a business plan of action, and setting a company up for success during a presentation at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Mabee Library’s Watson Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
February
Bold and Fearless
02/23/2023Shantel Wilkins, '98 recently spoke with a class of UIW Business students about preparing for their careers. She shared challenges she faced growing up with a single mother and how those helped her develop resiliency that she still displays to this day.
Sharing the Love: Cardinal Couples Celebrate Valentine's Day
02/17/2023UIW is a home away from home for thousands of alumni and students, but for many, it’s also the place they found their life partners. During this Valentine’s Week, we caught up with Cardinal Couples of all ages and invited them to tell us more about the journey that lead them to the lives — and the loves — that God has prepared for them.
UIW Announces New Senior Director of Alumni Relations
02/10/2023University of the Incarnate Word Vice President for External Affairs Rick Kimbrough has announced the hiring of William Bailey, ‘15 as the new Senior Director of Alumni Relations. Bailey will arrive at UIW in March.
All UIW Students, Alumni Invited to Participate in Virtual Career Fair
02/09/2023University of the Incarnate Word students and alumni are invited to participate in the third annual Hispanic Serving Institution Virtual Career Expo from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. The career fair is open to all UIW undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, as well as all alumni.
December
UIW Celebrates Fall 2022 Commencement
12/16/2022The University of the Incarnate Word celebrated its Fall 2022 graduates on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Freeman Coliseum. More than 500 graduates crossed the stage during the Commencement ceremony, with thousands of loved ones in attendance. Following the UIW core value of service, the Fall 2022 graduating class contributed 28,704 community service hours for an economic impact of $859,685.
Returning Home
12/05/2022Among the UIW freshmen who moved to campus in August was Xzavier Perales, a new UIW Nursing student who was accompanied by his mom and dad, Roxanne and Eddie Perales, alumni of the University of the Incarnate Word. For the Perales family, UIW isn’t just an institution of learning. It’s their second home.
Thank you for seventeen years of service
12/02/2022On Thursday, Dec. 8, Dean of Alumni Relations Dr. Lisa McNary will conclude more than 17 years of service to the students and alumni of UIW. The two-time alum assumed her role in 2005, and since then, has worked tirelessly to connect alumni to the Mission of the University.
October
Shaping the Future of Global Finance
10/20/2022Providing advice for the U.S. Government, the World Bank and the United Nations, UIW Alumnus Dr. Jonathan R. Everhart CPA, Esq., MCSI (MS ’11, DBA ’17), has quickly become recognized as a global leader in financial innovation and technology.
UIW 2022 Homecoming
10/19/2022Are you ready for UIW Homecoming? Bring family and friends and join your fellow alumni for food, drinks and fun while reminiscing about time spent at UIW!
September
UIW Graduate Named Clinical Teacher of the Year
09/30/2022Micah Hunter admits it has taken a little while to get used to her new job as a first-year teacher of fourth graders at Woodlawn Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District, but it hasn’t take her long to reach new heights. Earlier this year, the Texas Directors of Field Experience recognized Hunter as the 2021-2022 Texas Clinical Teacher of the Year.
August
Triathlon Team Finds Success in Marble Falls Competition
08/18/2022The UIW triathlon team, comprised of 11 students, faculty, staff and alumni, competed in the Marble Falls Triathlon on July 31. Eight members of the UIW team earned medals in their age group.
July
Giving Family Medicine a New Meaning
07/29/2022Nadia (learner) and Scheel (faculty member) Nayar reflect on what it meant to them to be part of UIWSOM’s inaugural cohort together
UIWSOM Alumni Excel in First Year of Residency
07/14/2022In May 2021, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated its inaugural graduating class. Now, the first cohort has completed a year of residency and six program alumni have been named Resident of the Year by their respective programs.
June
Medio Creek and UIW Teaching Partnership
06/15/2022The teaching partnership between the University of the Incarnate Word and Medio Creek Elementary School has never been stronger. The students from UIW’s teacher education program spend time shadowing established teachers at Medio Creek and learning from them just as their students do. Many of these teachers and administrators are UIW alumni.
Shine a Light
06/08/2022For more than 25 years, Kate Crosby ’96 has lent her insight and influence to the University of the Incarnate Word, helping positively impact programs, spearhead initiatives and otherwise support students, many just like her, to achieve their academic dreams.
A Global Community
06/06/2022As a group of nine students crossed the stage on a cloudy Mexico City afternoon on June 21, 2008, history was made. UIW became the first American university to confer a collegiate degree on a Mexican campus. For Atzel Jonatan Peña, BBA ’08, MBA ’20, being a member of the first graduating class is something he holds dear to his heart. This pioneer group of Cardinals is remembered as the group paving the way for all subsequent classes.
Love for Incarnate Word, Passion for Research
06/06/2022For Dr. Ricardo Carrion ’98, the decision to attend the University of the Incarnate Word was an easy one. In addition to his family’s bond with the Sisters, he loved the school’s Catholic identity and small class sizes, as well as the enthusiasm of the instructors who encouraged his passion for biology.
April
Hey Batter, Batter: Alumnus Joshua McMullen Helps Create MLB The Show 22
04/22/2022After graduating with a 3D Animation and Game Design degree from UIW in 2021, Joshua McMullen is living his dream as an associate animator at Sony San Diego Studio, a company that develops video games.
March
UIW to Celebrate Fourth Annual Day of Giving
03/18/2022Each spring, the University of the Incarnate Word community comes together as “One Word” to work towards “One Goal” – raising funds to support current and future UIW students. UIW’s fourth annual Day of Giving, known as “One Word. One Goal.,” will be celebrated for 1881 minutes, in honor of the University’s founding year, during Incarnate Word Week beginning March 23.
December
UIW Theatre Honored with ATAC Globe Awards
12/03/2021Faculty, staff, students and an alumnus of the UIW Theatre Department were recently honored with seven Globe Awards from the Alamo Theatre Arts Council (ATAC). The 30th Annual ATAC Globe Awards Gala honored local community and educational productions from the 2019 and 2020-2021 season in 25 categories.
November
Beechner ’10, ’15 selected to Forbes Next 1000 List
11/16/2021Kim Beechner ’10, ’15 was selected to the Forbes Next 1000 list for 2021. Beechner is the founder and CEO of Embark Marketing, a Texas-based, digital marketing agency specializing in the food and beverage industry. Beechner founded Embark Marketing in 2010.
St. Clair and Poole Co-published in Teaching Ethics
11/09/2021Dr. Norman St. Clair, professor and director of Graduate Studies, and Dr. Deborah Poole, alumna, co-published “Exploring and Developing a Comprehensive Teaching Model for Graduate Ethics,” in Teaching Ethics at The Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum. The journal is dedicated to ethical issues across the curriculum with particular attention to pedagogical methodology and practice in both academic inquiry and professional practice.
UIW Celebrates Homecoming 2021
11/03/2021UIW celebrated Homecoming 2021 from Oct. 28-31, marking its first in-person Homecoming since 2019. Alumni and Cardinal families reconnected over food, fun and a UIW football victory.
October
UIW to Celebrate 2021 Homecoming from Oct. 28 - 31
10/22/2021The University of the Incarnate Word is gearing up to celebrate Homecoming from Oct. 28 - 31. This year's UIW Homecoming festivities will include the return of the annual Trunk-or-Treat, Nest Fest Block Party, Homecoming Tailgate and Game and more!
Hispanic Heritage Month: Giving back to the San Antonio community and UIW
10/01/2021UIW and the San Antonio community are important to Dr. Christopher Alvarado, and he has always wanted to give back to both.
September
Two UIW alumnae named Top C-Suite Executives by the San Antonio Business Journal
09/28/2021Two UIW alumnae were named Top C-Suite Executives by the San Antonio Business Journal last month. Kim Beechner ‘10, ’15 (right), and Dr. Keely Petty, ’94 (left), were two of the 20 honorees selected by the journal.
UIW Alum Receives Teaching Honor
09/23/2021It was smiles and tears that came much more easily than words to Yesenia Covarrubias. The first-year teacher at Walzem Elementary in the Northeast Independent School District was greeted with a surprise celebration on the morning of Wednesday, September 22, 2021 after being named the 2020-21 Texas Clinical Teacher of the Year. Covarrubias, who graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in May of 2021, was celebrated in her classroom for the achievement.
February
UIW Grad Floats New Idea to Change Old Money Lending Model
02/19/2020When Josh Sanchez first crossed paths with the University of the Incarnate Word he had his sights set on a future in business.
January
UIW Set to Celebrate Black History Month
01/27/2020From a distinguished alum to an open mic for future alums, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is set to host several events during January and February in celebration of Black History Month.