Arts and Humanities

The Rattler editor turned TV anchor shares St. Mary’s spirit in Harlingen 

It's 2 a.m. While many are fast asleep, St. Mary’s University alumna Tawny Davis (B.A. ’20) is waking up to begin her day as the morning anchor at KVEO TV in Harlingen. 

St. Mary’s University Economics professor gives outlook on NBA Finals 

St. Mary’s University Associate Professor of Economics Steve Nivin, Ph.D., explains how having the Spurs in NBA Finals games in San Antonio can affect the city's economic outlook.

Graduating St. Mary’s student advocates for disability fairness

Eduardo Velazco tries to live his life by his motto, “Growth is on the other side of comfort.”  His next area of growth happens on Saturday, May 16, when he is awarded his Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Maymester course lineup blends wellness, myth and media 

This May, students seeking quick summer credits and intriguing course topics are in luck with a slate of unique course options at St. Mary’s University — from wellness to fairytales. 

Center for Professional Ethics looks to expand at St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s University’s Ethics Bowl exemplifies the Center for Professional Ethics, said Associate Professor of Philosophy Andrew Brei.

Political Science studies laid the groundwork for two distinguished alumni authors

When Rafael Castillo (B.A. '75) and Alex Salinas (B.A. '11, M.A. '19) entered St. Mary’s University, neither imagined writing careers. Both celebrated new works of fiction in 2025.

Netflix shows Political Science professor “What’s in the Box?”

From thinking outside the box while teaching Political Science to guessing What’s in the Box? on the Netflix game show released in December — Leona Pallansch, Ph.D., has done it all. 

Psychology major finds lifelong mentor and a career at St. Mary’s

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a life-changing mentor. Even fewer have the chance to work next door to their close friend. Gaby Aquino, Ph.D. (B.A. ’19), has both. And it all began in a Psychology classroom at St. Mary’s.

St. Mary’s launches Rattler Records, an on-campus recording studio 

The St. Mary’s University Department of Music and Theatre Arts is creating Rattler Records, an on-campus recording studio.

St. Mary’s, Alamo Colleges partnership increases dual credit educators 

Erika Melero (B.A. ’01) is one of 90 students from surrounding school districts in San Antonio to take advantage of a $1.1 million partnership between St. Mary’s and the Alamo Colleges District, through which high school teachers obtain certificates to teach dual credit and graduate degrees.

Novel English class explores AI and the digital humanities

Graduate students explore how to use and the ethics of using the emerging tech In science fiction, artificial intelligence is often viewed as a threat to humanity.  Look no further than examples of Isaac Asimov’s book I, ...

St. Mary’s History alumnus crafts legacy at the Alamo 

Since his first trip to the Alamo lit up his eyes about the historic Texas site, Ernesto Rodriguez III (B.A. ’96, M.A. ’04) finds joy in interpreting history in real-world settings. He and other History alumni share their work with the community and enlighten others by contextualizing the region and its journey.

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