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UST Researcher Explores Why Young Catholics Are Returning to Their Faith
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (449+ words) News outlets across the United States are reporting on the'growing number of young people returning to the Catholic faith.'Recent'research suggests that the reasons may be closer to home than many expect.' At the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Timothy…...
UST Joins CIC Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium
1+ week, 2+ day ago (180+ words) UST President Dr. Sinda Vanderpool was integral in the proposal process and advocated for St. Thomas." "We were thrilled to learn that the University of St. Thomas is joining the CIC-Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium which will strengthen and expand work-based…...
UST Bids Farewell to Alumna Barbara Elliott (1951-2026)
1+ week, 6+ day ago (302+ words) Barbara Elliott, MAT '07 For the University of St. Thomas, Barbara J. Elliott, MAT07, wasan alumnawith a quiet but enduring presence whose life reflected the very mission of our community. Elliott, who earned her Master of Arts in Theology from UST in 2007 alongside…...
Miller Lecture Bridges Tech, Humanity with Microsoft Director of AI, Venture Ecosystems
2+ week, 1+ day ago (401+ words) In his time at Microsoft, he'has noticed'a'palpable'shift in the questions and concerns of colleagues." In addition to his role at Microsoft, Black serves as the founding director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at The Catholic University…...
UST Finance Students Compete on Global Stage in CFA Research Challenge
2+ week, 5+ day ago (322+ words) A select team of students from the University of St. Thomas'Cameron School of Businesshas officially launched its bid for the FY 20252026 Texas Region CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge, a prestigious competition often referred to as the "Investment Olympics…...
Philosophy Alumni Share How Liberal Arts Education Drives Career Success, Life of Happiness
3+ week, 2+ day ago (768+ words) Can students really do anything besides teaching if they have a philosophy degree? Whileacademiais a noblecareer path, theanswerlieswithin the lived experience and careers of two University of St. Thomas(UST)alumniwho credit their grounding in critical thinking, virtueand the pursuit…...
UST Hosts International Diplomacy Competition, Students Earn Top Honors
3+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) The Eugene'Scassa'Mock Organization of American States (ESMOAS) Program completed its 29th annual Summit of the Americas Conference & Competition, hosted for the first time by the University of St. Thomas'(UST)'in Houston, in November 2025.'Recently released were the excellent rankings of…...
UST Advances to Elite 8 for First Time in School History
3+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) news. stthom. edu Up Next St. Thomas will now travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the Elite 8, where they will face Christopher Newport University on March 19 with a spot in the Final Four on the line. For the full game…...
Engineering Student Combines Passion with Skill in 3 D Printing Lab
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (329+ words) Studying engineering'wasn't'a foregone conclusion for Norman Barud,'but'given his interest in making and problem solving, it was not a surprising choice'to'many in his family. Barud comes from an environment of making and creativity, with engineers on both his mother and…...
Fr. Andrew Dalton to Speak at University of St. Thomas on The Shroud of Turin
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (256+ words) The event is free and open to the public. Fr. Dalton invites the greater Houston community to come, question and explore who the man of the Shroud is through the exhibit and lecture. Fr. Dalton is a professor of Theology…...