St. Edward’s University Celebrates May Commencement 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas — St. Edward’s University will honor the graduating class of May 2024 at its Spring Commencement this Saturday, May 11. More than 600 students will receive their well-earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Two separate commencement ceremonies will be held at the St. Edward’s University Recreation and Athletics Center (RAC) in the morning and afternoon, followed by the beloved Hilltopper tradition, the Legacy Walk.

Morning Ceremony: 10 a.m.

Afternoon Ceremony: 3 p.m.

Both commencement ceremonies will also be live-streamed on the university’s YouTube channel.

St. Edward’s University welcomes this year’s commencement speaker Simone Talma-Flowers ’91, Executive Director of Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), whose mission is to cultivate peace and respect through bringing people of diverse faiths, cultures and backgrounds together and breaking down the barriers.

Tama-Flowers has a wealth of experience in nonprofit management spanning more than 30 years. She is a member of the Austin Area Research Organization, Town Lake Chapter of the Links Incorporated, Impact Austin and One Voice Central Texas. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Community Advancement Network, Austin Housing Repair Coalition, Texas Impact, Swan Songs, Anti- Defamation League (ADL) and Episcopal Health Foundation.

Talma-Flowers holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration from St. Edward’s University. She also served on the university’s President’s Task Force for Systemic Racism and as the Alumni Association Board President.

About St. Edward’s University

St. Edward’s University is a private university in the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition with approximately 3,600 students. Located in Austin, Texas, it is one of the top universities in the state and offers more than 50 undergraduate, seven master’s degree programs and a doctorate program. St. Edward’s delivers a premier, highly personalized education that provides students distinctive academics and extensive internships, research and service learning opportunities on a vibrant and inclusive hilltop campus in a world-class city. St. Edward’s has been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. In the 2024 Best Colleges rankings, St. Edward’s ranked #6 in the Best Regional University in the West category.

 

Con Mi MADRE to honor Councilmember Fuentes, other leaders at 16th Corazón Awards

Submitted by ssalas10 on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:52

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.

2024 Remarkable Women winner for Central Texas revealed

Submitted by ssalas10 on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:50

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!

Full spectrum business: A thriving workplace begins with higher ed — Table of Experts

Submitted by ssalas10 on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:48

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.

Jacob’s Well, Barton Springs and other endangered ‘sacred springs’ highlight of kite exhibit

Submitted by ssalas10 on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:47

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.

Beer Nerds, Get Thee to the Library!

Submitted by ssalas10 on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 17:42

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.

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