6 Breakout Recent Grads

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 videos and stories.

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Murphy Chen stands in front of a black, white and purple mural in downtown Austin.

Breakout Artist and Activist: 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.

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Christoph Hoermann sits in a chair on the rooftop patio of the Austin Public Library.

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.

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Cristobal Diaz stands in the Campus Ministry Courtyard with the Campus Ministry Building in the background.

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.

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Michelle Flores stands outside of the Texas State Capitol with the building in the background.

Breakout Changemaker: Michelle Flores

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

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Ruvi Jaimes sits in front of a colorful mural on South Congress Avenue.

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.

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Andrew Mueller stands in the Mary Moody Northern Theatre with a set piece for a play behind him.

Breakout Actor: Andrew Mueller

As an Acting major, 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.