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St. Mary’s University was ranked eighth in the West region in U.S. News and World Report’s inaugural “Best Colleges for Veterans” rankings, released Nov. 11. The new rankings were developed to help veterans pursue a college education …

On Saturday, Nov. 16, St. Mary’s University hosted 16 teams from 12 universities at the Texas Regional competition of the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, an annual event where teams argue a position on topical ethical issues. Cases are …

The Nov. 19, 2013, installment of Community Conversations at St. Mary’s covered “Streetcars for San Antonio: Design and Impact on Downtown Development.” The panel featured The Hon. Charles A. Gonzalez (J.D. ’72), Chief of Public Engagement for …

Students from the Teacher Education Department at St. Mary’s University were perfect in passing the 2013 teacher certification examinations. The Texas State Board recently released the 2012-2013 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) report for Educator Certification, …

St. Mary’s University has received $2,000 in funding support from the Public Education for Peacebuilding Support initiative of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). The support will enable St. Mary’s to host renowned international mediator Pádraig …

The Texas Access to Justice Commission has honored the St. Mary’s University School of Law with the 2013 Law School Commitment to Service Award, which the law school also earned in 2009. According to the Commission, the …

Eric Fortenberry, President and CEO of OrgSync, was the keynote speaker as St. Mary’s University hosted the Undergraduate Scholars Program Administrators Association (USPAA) Scholar Summit Nov. 1-3, 2013. Fortenberry founded the campus engagement network in 2007. He …

Mathematics is more than numbers – it was the first universal language, transcending ethnic, societal and national boundaries. It’s the foundation of all the natural sciences and integral to the arts. St. Mary’s University celebrated the world …

The 61st annual Red Mass, celebrating the San Antonio legal community and inviting blessing on the judicial year, was held Oct. 24 at San Fernando Cathedral. St. Mary’s University President Thomas M. Mengler, J.D., and Dean of …

The October 2013 installment of Community Conversations at St. Mary’s tackled the topic, “The Affordable Care Act: Accessibility and Impact in Bexar County.” The panel featured George B. Hernández Jr., J.D. (B.A. ’74), president and CEO of University …

St. Mary’s University formally unveiled its newest sports venues with the dedication of The Park at St. Mary’s University on Oct. 18, 2013. Special guests included Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, County Commissioner Paul Elizondo, Mayor Julián …

John L. Carr, a leader at the intersection of faith and politics for decades, spoke on the topic “Salt, Light and Leaven: Pope Francis’ New Call to Discipleship” at St. Mary’s University on Tuesday, Oct. 15 as part …