Hilltop Welcome
Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year at St. Edward's University! It is wonderful to see our campus filled with energy and renewed purpose. Whether you’re returning to the hilltop or joining us for the first time, I want you to know how grateful we are that you’re part of this community.
Thank you to our extraordinary faculty and staff. You bring our mission to life each day in countless ways, and I’m truly grateful for all you do.
To our students, we are here for you.
Our fall semester will be filled with opportunities to honor our history and our future. I look forward to seeing you across campus, learning from one another, working side by side, and celebrating all we’ll accomplish.
This is your hilltop, and I’m so glad we’re beginning this year — together.
Montserrat ‘Montse’ Fuentes
President
Opportunities to Connect
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8/22 | Medallion Ceremony & Legacy Walk |
| 8/24 | Mass of Welcome |
| 8/25 | First Day of School |
| 9/16 | Faculty Conversations with the President |
| 9/17 | Student Conversations with the President |
| 9/18 | Staff Conversations with the President |
| 9/19 | Community Conversations |
| 10/3 | Behavioral Health & Sciences School Visit |
| 10/10 | Bill Munday School of Business School Visit John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences School Visit |
| 10/17 | Founders Day |
| 10/23–24 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 10/30 | School of Health Sciences White Coat Ceremony |
| 10/31 | Arts & Humanities School Visit |
| 11/2 | All Souls Mass |
| 11/7–9 | Homecoming |
| 11/13 | State of the University |
| 12/12 | Commencement |
| Throughout the Year | Mary Moody Theatre shows and Athletics events |
| For questions regarding these events, please email presidentsoffice@stedwards.edu | |
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Key Resources
Our Strategic Plan 2027 is well underway due to strong collaboration across our university community and with key partners in Austin and beyond. Our dedication to fostering a thriving academic environment and self-fulfillment for all students, faculty and staff resulted in another prosperous year at St. Edward’s University.