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December Commencement Legacy Walk 2025

A Semester of Success at St. Edward’s

Reflecting on a remarkable Fall 2025 semester at St. Edward's University.

President Montserrat Fuentes joins the chancellor of Austin Community College and three transfer students for a group photo.

From ACC to the Hilltop: Transfer Students Thrive on Their Path to a Bachelor’s Degree

St. Edward's University and Austin Community College celebrate transfer student successes on the hilltop.

First-generation staff members pose for a photo on campus.

Celebrating Our First-Generation Scholars

Meet just a handful of our first-gen students, faculty, and staff who continue to inspire our future Hilltoppers.

6 Ways St. Edward’s Is Making College More Affordable

4 Ways to See Our Campus

Building on Success: A Promising New Academic Year

Visual Stories

SEU Topper Cheerleaders during the Homecoming Parade

Homecoming 2025 on the Hilltop

Hilltoppers came together to enjoy Homecoming 2025 and to celebrate 140 Years of St. Edward's University. An incredible weekend celebrating what makes our community special with events like the parade, barbecue, and casino night.

Students pose in front of a wall of photos from SXSW while visiting their offices in Austin for internships.

Diving Into Careers One Trek at a Time

Students explore careers and internships with Circuit of the Americas, Google, SXSW and AT&T Stadium.

Students hike down Enchanted Rock on a Texas Ecology class field trip

Texas Ecology Course Prepares Future Naturalists to Protect the State’s Environments

Amy Concillio, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, created a new Texas Ecology course where students study adaptable organisms that have survived Texas ecosystem’s changes.

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Campus Life Stories

St. Ed's students walking and talking after studying at a nearby coffee shop

18 Best Spots to Study in South Austin

Switch up your study routine with charming cafes, 24-hour study spots and outdoor hangouts.

Janiece Jefferson poses by Sorin Oak

A Student Scientist on the Front Lines of Climate Resilience Research at St. Edward’s Living Lab

St. Edward’s Living Lab is reimagining the campus forest with climate-smart trees, student-led research, and a vision for a greener, more resilient Austin.

Two students on a school trip to Enchanted Rock for their Texas Ecology class hold up binoculars to study birds at a distance

Birdwatching and Environmental Science Thrive at St. Edward’s

Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy Dr. Peter Beck was a pivotal figure in the St. Edward’s community.

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Alumni Stories

Fabiana Melendez poses in front of a street mural in Austin, Texas

Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz ’16 Is Transforming Austin’s PR Scene With a Bilingual, Multicultural Vision

Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz ’16 is redefining PR in Austin with a multicultural agency rooted in culture, community, and the power of Spanish-language storytelling.

Transfer student Chandler Christopher poses at the Austin Motel

How a St. Edward’s Alum is Redefining Austin’s Indie Music Scene

Through his Austin-based record label Happen Twice, St. Edward’s alum Chandler Christopher ’22 champions indie artists, fosters local music culture, and builds a new model for creative entrepreneurship.

Tony Ho, Alfredo Naim and Emely Alvarado stand together outside of Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas

St. Edward’s Alumni Grow Roots with Austin FC

Hilltoppers take part as Austin embraces its first major-league pro team.

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Featured Videos

Wetland Ecology and the Value of Craft

The College Tour: St. Edward’s University — Full Episode

St. Edward’s and Austin: A Perfect Match for You

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A collage of illustrations of faces over a blue background with the words "Heart of the Hilltop" printed underneath them

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