The Austin American Statesman interviewed Associate Professor of Physics Paul Walter about an exciting event held at St. Edward’s during the Total Solar Eclipse. Students on the hilltop got to experience a weather balloon launch in addition to viewing the eclipse through a unique telescope.
The Austin-based nonprofit Con Mi MADRE is honoring St. Edward’s University President Dr. Montserrat Fuentes as the recipient of the Corazón Award. KXAN covered the announcement by the nonprofit, which prepares young Latinas to enter college as first-generation students and prepares their mothers to support their college journeys.
President Fuentes, along with the other honorees, will receive their awards on April 12, 2024.
In celebration of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, KXAN interviewed Associate Professor of Graphic Design Jimmy Luu and his students about their incredible work created with a risograph aligning with this once in a lifetime experience!
Chelsea Elliott ’12 was named the winner for KXAN’s Remarkable Women contest — part of a nationwide initiative honoring women influencing public policy, social progress and quality of life. As a Central Texas winner, Elliott will travel to Los Angeles to be considered for the national Nexstar Media Group’s Woman of the Year award!
Alexis Brown Stokes, dean for The Bill Munday School of Business at St. Edward’s University, sat down with The Austin Business Journal to discuss how higher education is evolving to accommodate future business leaders. Dean Stokes also mentions how St. Edward’s contributes to the thriving success of businesses in Austin.
Associate Professor of Psychology Moira Martin spoke with KXAN about her efforts to bring the Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition to the Munday Library. KXAN highlighted how the beautiful kites are representing Central Texas' springs and important issues surrounding water conservation.
Chelsea Elliott ’12 was named a finalist for KXAN’s Remarkable Women contest — part of a nationwide initiative operated by Nexstar Media honoring women influencing public policy, social progress and quality of life.
In January, St. Edward’s University hosted Hillhops: A Celebration of Texas Beer History. Students, faculty, staff and the public were invited to learn about the Texas Craft Brewing scene, browse the archives, attend panels, network with industry pros and taste some brews. Texas Monthly published an article highlighting the Munday Library’s archive as well as the successful Hillhops event that was held.
David Fuentes '09, the first sole cross country student-athlete to be inducted into the SEU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018, competed in the Olympics marathon trials in Orlando, Florida in early February! KXAN spoke with Fuentes about his training and preparation for the marathon trials.
KVUE conducted a live news report on a new study written by Catherine Ridge '24, a Political Science major, that was published in Transit Forward. The study covers the importance of creating more affordable housing near public transportation, and how racism influenced past zoning decisions in Austin.