University Achievements Abound at Fall President’s Meeting

 

President George E. Martin delivered details about a number of university achievements during his fall meeting. Topping the list were the completion of
A Special Destiny: The Campaign for St. Edward’s University and our rise in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

$70+ Million for A Special Destiny
With the support of more than 9,500 contributors, A Special Destiny: The Campaign for St. Edward’s University was a tremendous success, generating $70.3 million and exceeding its goal of $65 million.

Among the campaign highlights:

• The opening of Trustee Hall and the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center — North Building
• The establishment of the Holy Cross Institute and the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance

In addition, the campaign also supports scholarship endowments and general operating funds.

Academic Highs
St. Edward’s rose to 20th in the West in the 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report. Attributed to the rise were higher enrollment numbers, SAT scores and retention rates. This marks the university’s fifth consecutive year among the top 25 master's-granting institutions in the West.

Campus Additions
The completion of new and renovated buildings — bringing much-needed classroom and living space to campus — was acknowledged at the meeting, including:

• Fleck Hall renovations were completed, providing a new home for the School of Education.
• The Casa opened its doors as a new residence hall for upperclassmen.
• A three-level parking garage now offers more than 750 spaces for students, visitors, and faculty and staff members.

See what’s in store for the future. Take a virtual tour of the next residence hall, complete with dining facilities, a coffee shop and a convenience store.

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