2026 News


May
HACU 2026

不良研究所鈥檚 Global Leadership in the Spotlight at HACU鈥檚 International Conference

05/15/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Strategic partnerships, innovative ideas and emerging trends were the focus of the recent 15th Biennial International Conference from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, or HACU. This year鈥檚 theme was 鈥淏ridging Nations to Advance Higher Education鈥� and brought together students and leaders in higher education from across the country to share their perspectives on teaching and learning around the world.

Commencement 2026

不良研究所 Celebrates Spring Class of 2026

05/15/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Last week, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) celebrated its latest graduating Cardinals with a week鈥檚 worth of celebratory events. From ceremonies, celebrations and more, each event invited the Class of 2026 to reflect on their time here at the Nest before embarking on their journeys ahead.

Paulina and Mario Escobar Jr.

An Impact that Spans Generations: 不良研究所 Students Present on 不良研究所鈥檚 Impact on Family

05/15/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

From enriching faith, nurturing passions, expanding academic knowledge and more, 不良研究所 helps to prepare students for their various chosen walks of life 鈥� throughout the generations. Sometimes, the University has the opportunity to serve 不良研究所 alumni families, demonstrating its continued commitment to its students even after they cross the commencement stage.

Dylan Castillo

Impacting the World Through Entrepreneurial Spirit: Spring 2026 Graduate Dylan Castillo

05/08/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

At the 不良研究所 (不良研究所), the H-E-B School of Business and Administration (HEBSBA) prepares Business students to 鈥済raduate ready to become the socially and globally aware professionals who will lead industries in Texas and around the world鈥� (uiw.edu). One of HEBSBA鈥檚 spring 2026 graduates includes Dylan Castillo, Business Management major with an Entrepreneurship minor.

Abby Allen

Growing into a Confident Community Advocate: Spring 2026 Graduate Abby Allen

05/08/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

By providing educational journeys rooted in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God, 不良研究所鈥檚 students are encouraged to make positive impacts through their respective walks of life in their own unique ways. Spring 2026 不良研究所 Graduate Abby Allen demonstrated her passion for making impactful changes during her time at 不良研究所.

Michelle Segura

A Journey Rooted in Servantship: Spring 2026 Graduate Michelle Segura

05/08/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) originates from a history rooted in faith and service, as its three founding Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) created a legacy of helping those in need. Even now, 不良研究所 students continue to demonstrate themselves as the 鈥淲ord鈥� in the world, offering up their gifts, talents and ambitions to further serve their global community. One of these remarkable students is Cultural Studies major and spring 2026 graduate, Michelle Segura.

Student Group and Superheroes

不良研究所 Hosts Third Annual Heroes Health Fair

05/01/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Saturday, April 25, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) hosted the third annual Heroes Health Fair. Since 2023, this yearly event welcomes nonprofit organizations and families, specifically those of children with special needs, to gather on the Broadway campus. The fair intends to create a space where attendees can connect with community resources that provide valuable support, services and information based on the respective needs of diverse community members.


April
Artful Worship Celebration

Embracing God鈥檚 Creative Gifts: 不良研究所 Hosts Inaugural Artful Worship Celebration

04/17/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Wednesday, April 15, 不良研究所 hosted the inaugural Artful Worship Celebration on the Broadway campus to showcase the program鈥檚 developments over just one year. Additionally, members of the community were invited to ignite their inner creativity by hearing from guest speakers on the Catholic imagination, viewing artistic and musical performances, engage in a book signing and more.

Moral Leadership Symposium

Contributing to the Moral Fabric of the Nation: 不良研究所 Hosts Second Annual Moral Leadership Symposium

04/17/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

In 2025, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) hosted the inaugural Moral Leadership Symposium on the Broadway campus. The event gathered local San Antonio community and service members from the U.S. military鈥檚 various branches to initiate conversations surrounding how one can take charge while considering morality. From Monday, April 13 鈥� Thursday, April 16, 不良研究所 was pleased to serve as the host site for the second annual Moral Leadership Symposium.

Volunteers

Leading with Service: 不良研究所 Students and Alumni Provide Community Service at 2026 Cardinals in the Community Event

04/17/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Saturday, April 11, the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) hosted the spring 2026 Cardinals in the Community event, inviting 不良研究所 alumni and students to serve their community through a variety of volunteer opportunities at multiple locations throughout the city of San Antonio. This year, the ECCLS partnered with Headwaters Sanctuary, Towne Twin Village, the Witte Museum, the Healy Murphy Center and the San Antonio Food Bank.

Abigail (Abby) M. Allen-Barria with Ettling Center representatives

不良研究所 Celebrates the 2026 CCVI Spirit Award Recipients

04/10/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Established in 1994, the CCVI Spirit Awards are presented annually to two members of the 不良研究所 community, one faculty and one student, whose lives embody the spirit of service of the founding Sisters. Recipients are selected by a committee of faculty and administrators, including previous award winners, and are recognized for exemplifying the mission and spirit of the Sisters through their service to both the 不良研究所 community and the broader San Antonio area.

Ada Saenz and 不良研究所 community members

Honoring the History and Legacy of Women: Catholic Charities CEO and 不良研究所 Alumna Visits 不良研究所

04/10/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Friday, March 27, the 不良研究所鈥檚 (不良研究所) Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) was welcomed the new CEO of Catholic Charities, 不良研究所 alumna, Ada Saenz, BA 鈥�03, to the Broadway campus. Saenz, was on campus to deliver a lecture to the campus community. Her visit, held in recognition of Women鈥檚 History Month, welcomed Saenz to share her inspiring journey and enduring legacy of service.

Matched FSOP students

FSOP Class of 2026 Ranks #1 in Texas for Match Rates

04/10/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

In May 2026, graduates of the 不良研究所鈥檚 (不良研究所) Feik School of Pharmacy (FSOP) will cross the commencement stage, officially earning their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. Just weeks earlier, on March 30, these future pharmacists gathered with classmates, faculty and Dean David Maize, RPh, PhD, to celebrate Match Day, the milestone moment when they revealed where across the country, they will continue their training through residency and fellowship programs.


March
Student with eggs

Cardinals Fill Easter Eggs for Children at the Guadalupe Community Center

03/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Monday, March 23, students and faculty from the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) were invited to fill Easter eggs with candy and goodies on Dubuis Lawn. This drive was coordinated by the 不良研究所 First Generation Student & Faculty Staff Committees and the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) to benefit Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center鈥檚 afterschool program.

LuElla D'Amico, PhD

Embracing the Catholic Imagination: 不良研究所 Hosts Inaugural Lilly Artful Worship/CHARISM Speaker Series Presentation

03/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, the launch of CHARISM: Catholic Higher Education Alliance of Rising Institutions in Service and Mission, was announced. It is in that spirit of collaboration that on Monday, March 23, 2026, the inaugural Lilly Artful Worship/CHARISM Speaker Series presented 鈥淭he Glass Slipper and the Cross: A Catholic Reading of Cinderella,鈥� a presentation that analyzed how the classic fairytale Cinderella reflects Christ鈥檚 biblical qualities including sacrifice, humility and grace.

A Seat at the Table: Professional Women鈥檚 Panel

Celebrating Successes and Inspiring New Beginnings: 不良研究所 Hosts Panel Discussion for Women鈥檚 History Month

03/20/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Monday, March 16, 不良研究所 Career Services and African Student Organization (ASO) hosted the 鈥淎 Seat at the Table: Professional Women鈥檚 Panel鈥� on the Broadway campus in celebration of Women鈥檚 History Month. The panel discussion invited five accomplished 不良研究所-affiliated Black women (educators, alumni, coaches, partners and more) to share their professional journeys, successes, acquired wisdom and advise with their beloved Incarnate Word family.

Show participant

Showcasing Talent on the Runway: 不良研究所 Hosts Fashion + Form + Function Show and Competition

03/06/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Sunday, March 1, talented fashion designers from the 不良研究所鈥檚 (不良研究所) Fashion program and local high schools showcased their original designs at the 不良研究所 Fashion + Form + Function Show and Competition, hosted on the Broadway campus. Formerly known as the Red Dress Fashion Show, over 400 guests gathered in the Joeris Ballroom for the event, eager to see what San Antonio-area designers had created for this unique event.

不良研究所 Global Spring Fest and International Women鈥檚 Fair

Celebrating Women and Ringing in the Spring Season: 不良研究所 Kicks-Off Women鈥檚 History Month

03/06/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Each March, the United States and many countries around the world celebrate Women鈥檚 History Month, recognizing the lasting impact women have made throughout history and continue to make today. On Tuesday, March 3, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) launched its celebration with the 不良研究所 Global Spring Fest and International Women鈥檚 Fair on the Broadway campus.


February
Black History Month

不良研究所 Celebrates Black History Month 2026

02/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The month of February is recognized as Black History Month (BHM) across the nation. Throughout the month, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) coordinated several events that celebrated the legacy of the Black community and recognized how the Black community continues to lead our nation into the future.

Cardinal Preview Day Group

Providing a Glimpse into the Nest: 不良研究所 Hosts Cardinal Preview Day

02/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Office of Admissions hosted Cardinal Preview Day on the 不良研究所鈥檚 (不良研究所) Broadway campus. This event welcomed prospective students and their families to visit 不良研究所 getting a sneak peek into life at the Nest and how they can get involved as potential future Cardinals.

Women's History Month

Honoring the Influence of Women at the Nest and Beyond: 不良研究所 to Observe Women鈥檚 History Month

02/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) would not be the institution it is today without the countless contributions of women. From its founding by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) to the dedicated educators, leaders, students and alumni who continue to shape its future, women have been central to the University鈥檚 foundation and remain an enduring influence in its ongoing story.

Previous show participant

不良研究所 to Host Fashion + Form + Function Show and Competition

02/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Sunday, March 1, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) will host its student fashion showcase, Fashion + Form + Function, at 3 p.m. in the Student Engagement Center鈥檚 Joeris Ballroom. The fashion showcase will feature talented designers from 不良研究所鈥檚 Fashion program alongside students from local San Antonio high schools, as their original garments take center stage in a runway-style event.

Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, and others

Honoring the History and Impact of Catholic Healthcare: 不良研究所 Hosts 2026 Pierre Lecture

02/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) hosted the annual 2026 Pierre Lecture on the Broadway Campus. This year鈥檚 guest speaker was Senior Director for Theology and Sponsorship at the Catholic Health Association and CCVI Sister, Sr. Teresa 鈥淭ere鈥� Maya. Sr. Tere was a notably special presenter, as she previously served as councilor and congregational leader for the CCVI congregation, and was the first CCVI Sister to serve as the lecture鈥檚 guest speaker.

Red the Cardinal and others organizing donations

Combating Food Insecurity During the Lenten Season: 不良研究所 Participates in 鈥�40 Cans for Lent鈥� Kick-Off Event

02/27/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Thursday, Feb. 19, Catholic Charities San Antonio hosted the kickoff event for the annual 40 Cans for Lent food drive in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Antonio and its Catholic schools. This longstanding Lenten tradition encourages the community to donate canned goods to help support neighbors across San Antonio who are facing food insecurity.

Couple at Mass

Where Love Stories Begin and Continue to Flourish: 不良研究所 Hosts Annual Cardinal Couples Mass

02/20/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Sunday, Feb. 15, the Office of Alumni Relations and 不良研究所 Mission and Ministry hosted the annual Cardinal Couples Mass in Our Lady鈥檚 Chapel. This yearly tradition welcomes alumni couples back to the Broadway campus to celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day. Surrounded by their Incarnate Word family and before God, couples gathered to celebrate the many love stories that started at the University.

Victoria Shipley

不良研究所 Director and Student to Serve on the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board

02/20/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所鈥檚 (不良研究所) Director of Accreditation and Quality Improvement, Victoria C. Shipley, was recently appointed as Chair of the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board (HESAB). 不良研究所 will also have additional representation on HESAB, as 不良研究所 Communication Arts Major, Eli Cohen, was appointed as Vice Chair.

Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI

Catholic Teachings and Healthcare: 不良研究所 to Host Annual 2026 Pierre Lecture

02/13/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) will be presenting the annual 2026 Pierre Lecture at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Joeris Ballroom (Student Engagement Center). Since 2001, the Pierre Lecture, named after one of 不良研究所鈥檚 founding Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) Sister Pierre Cinquin, CCVI, has brought 鈥渄istinguished women scholars of religious studies to campus to address current issues relating to social justice, ecology and globalization鈥� (uiw.edu).

Jason King, PhD

Recognizing the Value of a Catholic Education: 不良研究所 Hosts 10th Annual Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions

02/13/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Monday, Feb. 9, 不良研究所鈥檚 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) hosted the annual Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions (CIT), with this year鈥檚 presentation exploring the positive impact that a Catholic education can have within the lives of its students.

Tyler Simmons, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and Abigail Allen

不良研究所 Welcomes Mayor of San Antonio to Encourage Students to Become Registered Voters

02/06/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Monday, Feb. 2, the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) invited the Cardinal community to become registered voters at their Voter Education and Registration Drive in preparation for the March 2026 Texas primary elections. February 2, marked the last day that Texas residents could register to vote in the upcoming elections.

Red the Cardinal and other mascots at Night Night Out

不良研究所 Receives 2025 Event Recognition from the National Night Out Organization

02/06/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

不良研究所 is celebrating yet another year of success, as it recently received recognition for its outstanding participation in the 2025 National Night Out celebration by the National Night Out organization. The Office of Campus Life is overjoyed that the event has once again been acknowledged, as it demonstrates 不良研究所 commitment to building a stronger and safer community both at the Nest and beyond.

Catholic Schools Week

Brainpower Connection Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2026

02/06/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week has been observed in the last week of January as an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year鈥檚 celebration, hosted from Sunday, Jan. 25 鈥� Saturday, Jan. 31, was themed "Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.鈥�

actors

Full Circle Moments

02/04/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Life has a beautiful way of placing you exactly where you need to be鈥攅ach experience quietly preparing you for the next step. Though life is rarely predictable, the moments you live through were made for you, whether you felt ready for them or not. Through all the twists and turns, your full-circle moment will always find its way to you.

Charism Group

New Maps of Hope

02/04/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

In a time of profound change for higher education, the 不良研究所 (不良研究所) is leading a transformational movement that reimagines how to educate and inspire students. The Catholic Higher Education Alliance of Rising Institutions in Service and Mission 鈥� CHARISM 鈥� brings together four mission-aligned institutions: 不良研究所, Dominican University, Universidad del Sagrado Coraz贸n and University of Mount Saint Vincent. By connecting across languages, cultures and geographies, we jointly aspire to expand opportunities for students, amplify Catholic identity and model collaboration.

不良研究所 Feik School of Pharmacy

不良研究所 Feik School of Pharmacy Ranks No. 1 in Texas on National Licensure Exam

02/04/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) is proud to announce that the Feik School of Pharmacy Class of 2025 ranked No. 1 in pass rate in the State of Texas on the most recent North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). That is the national standardized exam used to assess a candidate鈥檚 competency in pharmacy practice for licensure in the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions.


January
Dr. Jason King

Exploring the Value of Catholic Education: 不良研究所 to Host 2026 Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions

01/30/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

On Monday, Feb. 9 the 不良研究所 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) will be presenting the annual Bernadette O鈥機onnor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions (CIT) at 4:30 p.m. in the Grossman International Conference Center (Room R105 - Henriette Leonard Auditorium). This event has been hosted since 2017 with the intent to engage some facet of the CIT, most broadly understood as the dynamic and mutually illuminating conversation between the Catholic faith and human culture.

Dr. LuElla D'Amico

Enriching Faith-Based Higher Education: 不良研究所 Faculty Member Elected to the National Board of the Lilly Network for Church-Related Colleges and Universities

01/30/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) has many remarkable faculty members that represent the institution at local, state and national levels. Amongst these notable faculty members is 不良研究所 Associate Professor of English LuElla D鈥橝mico, PhD, who was recently elected to serve a four-year term on the National Board of the Lilly Network for Church-Related Colleges and Universities.

不良研究所 MLK March participants

不良研究所 Honors MLK鈥檚 Legacy at the 39th Annual San Antonio March

01/23/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Members of the 不良研究所 community joined thousands of attendees Monday, Jan. 19, for the city鈥檚 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, one of the largest commemorative marches in the country. Students, faculty, staff and alumni represented 不良研究所 along the route as the community gathered to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Kevin Salfen and Phoenix Fire movie poster

不良研究所 Faculty Member Showcases Original Musical Film Phoenix Fire

01/23/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所鈥檚 Department of Music nurtures quality musicianship in all of its students. One of the department鈥檚 notable faculty members is Dr. Kevin Salfen, Department of Music鈥檚 associate dean and professor. Last year, Salfen had the opportunity to host a private screening of his musical film titled Phoenix Fire, which focuses on the failed 1940 and successful 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

L-R Kaitlyn Weightman, Dr. Melissa Siller and Hope Fuschetto

Supporting the Educators of Tomorrow: 不良研究所鈥檚 First Participating Cohort in Teacher Residency Program

01/23/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

In April 2025, the Teacher Education program was approved to offer a full-year Teacher Residency as part of an enhanced certification residency pathway. The residency allows 不良研究所 Teacher Education students to be paired with experienced teachers from Northwood Elementary to be mentored for a complete academic year. The residency鈥檚 first cohort of participating students began in August of 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. In May 2026, cohort members Kaitlyn Weightman and Hope Fuschetto will be the first 不良研究所 students to complete the program and graduate.

不良研究所 Doctor of Occupational Therapy Cohort

不良研究所 School of Rehabilitation Sciences Receives Distinguished Accreditation

01/16/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

Last month, SRS鈥檚 Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program officially received a seven-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This distinguished honor is a demonstration of the program鈥檚 exceptional quality, as it has successfully aligned with over 100 ACOTE standards related to curriculum quality, faculty expertise, student outcomes, fieldwork education, capstone education, ongoing program evaluation and more.

Dr. Jessica Maxwell

不良研究所 Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Receives Full Accreditation

01/16/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) is proud to announce that, in December 2025, the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program in the 不良研究所 School of Rehabilitation Sciences (SRS) officially received a seven-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This distinguished honor is a demonstration of the program鈥檚 exceptional quality, as it has successfully aligned with over 100 ACOTE standards related to curriculum quality, faculty expertise, student outcomes, fieldwork education, capstone education, ongoing program evaluation and more.

不良研究所 community at MLK Jr. March

Marching for the Common Good: 不良研究所 to Participate in San Antonio鈥檚 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March

01/16/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

不良研究所 will once again be participating in this year鈥檚 Martin Luther King Jr. March, welcoming students, faculty and community members to join in the day鈥檚 activities. Associate vice president of Mission and Ministry and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Arturo Chavez, and the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) will lead 不良研究所 community members seeking to be a part of the day.

不良研究所 Broadway Campus

不良研究所 Announces Re-Launch of Dietetic Internship Program Under New Leadership

01/06/2026 Sourced from 不良研究所 News

The 不良研究所 (不良研究所) proudly announces the re-launch of its Dietetic Internship Program, now under the direction of Dagny Larson, PhD, RD, LD. This innovative program offers a 9-month, community-focused internship beginning every August, designed to train future registered dietitians with a strong foundation in sustainability and diverse practice settings. Interns will complete two graduate-level courses that prepare them for supervised practice and provide dedicated time for RD exam preparation.