Get Involved!
Interested in getting involved in Women’s History Month? For more information, contact Committee Chair, Victoria C. Shipley by email at vshipley@uiwtx.edu.
Follow our activities on social media throughout the month at #UIWWHM
Honoring a Legacy of Faith and Service: Women’s History Month
At the University of the Incarnate Word, celebrating women’s history is central to understanding who we are. Our University exists today because of the courage, vision, and tenacity of three young French women, Sisters Madeleine Chollet, Pierre Cinquin, and Agnes Buisson, who arrived in San Antonio in 1869 to care for the sick and the poor.
What began as a ministry of service grew into a global system of education, founded on the belief that women could lead, innovate, and transform their communities. During Women’s History Month, we honor the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and all the women who have carried this Mission forward.
We invite the Cardinal community to explore a calendar of events designed to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of women leaders. From academic lectures to service opportunities, these programs celebrate the enduring impact of women at UIW and beyond.