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Two students on a school trip to Enchanted Rock for their Texas Ecology class hold up binoculars to study birds at a distance

Birdwatching and Environmental Science Thrive at St. Edward's

Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy Dr. Peter Beck was a pivotal figure in the St. Edward’s community. During his professorship, Dr. Beck battled with cancer for nine years and passed in the summer of 2023. His legacy lives on through the creation of the Ornithology class and the...

Students hike down Enchanted Rock on a Texas Ecology class field trip

Texas Ecology Course Prepares Future Naturalists to Protect the State’s Environments

Amy Concillio, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, created a new Texas Ecology course. Throughout the semester, students learn how to identify state...

Bluebonnets in front of Main Building.

St. Edward’s University Celebrates Earth Week 2025 with Historic Environmental Achievements

St. Edward's University achieves historic accolades for its sustainability efforts during Earth Week.

Your Complete Guide to On-Campus Housing

Top 10 Reasons for Hilltop Pride

Updates on the External Landscape

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Wetland Ecology and the Value of Craft

The College Tour: St. Edward’s University — Full Episode

St. Edward’s and Austin: A Perfect Match for You

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Campus Life Stories

The image captures a solar eclipse in its totality phase, where the moon completely covers the sun, leaving only the bright corona visible as a glowing ring around the darkened disk. The sky appears dark, adding to the dramatic effect of the eclipse. The soft, glowing light of the corona creates a striking contrast against the shadowed moon, making this a captivating depiction of a natural celestial event.

Total Solar Eclipse: An Educational Experience at St. Edward’s

Students and faculty take an academic approach to celebrating the eclipse.

A student does Toppers Up hand sign during Homecoming

Homecoming 2024 on the Hilltop

Hilltoppers came together to enjoy St. Edward's University Homecoming 2024. It was an incredible weekend celebrating what makes our community so special.

St. Ed's students walking and talking after studying at a nearby coffee shop

18 Best Spots to Study in South Austin

Switch up your study routine with charming cafes, 24-hour study spots and outdoor hangouts.

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Alumni Stories

Tony Ho, Alfredo Naim and Emely Alvarado stand together outside of Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas

St. Edward’s Alumni Grow Roots with Austin FC

Hilltoppers take part as Austin embraces its first major-league pro team.

HBO’s The Last of Us Actor Gabriel Luna smiles for a Photo at the Red Door

Gabriel Luna: Hilltop to Hollywood

HBO’s The Last of Us Actor Gabriel Luna reflects on his time at St. Edward’s University.

The image shows a diverse group of illustrated people, each representing different professions or activities. From left to right and top to bottom, there are individuals holding a butterfly artwork, a model of the human heart, wearing business attire, holding a pink dress, sitting with a football playbook, standing next to a director's chair, cooking, holding a large check, thinking with a camera, and conducting a science experiment with test tubes. Each character reflects a distinct role or interest.

200 Alumni Trailblazers

How does a college education all add up? We connected with 200 alumni from the past 20 years to find out how they’ve used their education to make a difference.

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St. Edward’s University Magazine shares stories about the people, places and experiences that define the university's Holy Cross education.

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