Students at St. Edward’s University make a big impact. Six accomplished Hilltoppers who recently graduated share their journey and how a highly personalized and experiential education supports their success.

Meet these outstanding recent grads and learn more about their experiences at St. Edward’s through the videos and articles below.

Breakout Artist: Murphy Chen

Painter, aspiring lawyer and immigrant activist Murphy Yanbing Chen ’21 harnesses the power of art and law to transform and inspire after her time on the hilltop.

Breakout Professional: Christoph Hoermann

Christoph Hoermann ’21 completed four internships at different organizations in banking, sales and international education during his journey as a Finance major at St. Edward’s.

Breakout Business Leader: Cristobal Diaz

Cristobal Diaz ’22 planned to study biochemistry in college – until a life-changing volunteer experience and an entrepreneurship course inspired him to pursue business instead.

Breakout Analytical Thinker: Ruvi Jaimes

Mathematics major Ruvi Jaimes ’22 has completed two data science internships, in which she created an app and learned how to use data visualization software such as Tableau.

Breakout Changemaker: Michelle Flores

Political Science major Michelle Flores ’22 always wanted to work in the Texas State Capitol, and in spring 2021 she got her chance when St. Edward’s awarded her a Texas Legislative Fellowship.

Breakout Actor: Andrew Mueller

Andrew Mueller 22 worked alongside professional actors and designers on campus to earn points toward his Actors’ Equity union membership while serving as president of the campus improv troupe.