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Locations: TEXAS, WINSTON, PENNSYLVANIA, MICHIGAN, INDIA

St. Mary's University appoints Winston Erevelles as its 14th president

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a national search, the St. Mary's University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary's University, beginning June 1, 2024.

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  • Following a national search, the St. Mary's University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary's University, beginning June 1, 2024.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a national search, the St. Mary's University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., as the next president of St. Mary's University, beginning June 1, 2024.
  • "I am deeply humbled by the trust and responsibility that the Board of Trustees has placed in me through this appointment to serve as the 14th President of St. Mary's University," Erevelles said.
  • "I am deeply humbled by the trust and responsibility that the Board of Trustees has placed in me through this appointment to serve as the 14th President of St. Mary's University," Erevelles said.

St. Mary's University raises $165 million through The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Four years later, the University not only met its initial goal, but it also surpassed the goal by $35 million to raise $165 million.

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  • Four years later, the University not only met its initial goal, but it also surpassed the goal by $35 million to raise $165 million.
  • On Friday, March 25, St. Mary's University San Antonio's first institution of higher learning and the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest celebrated the historic achievement of The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign and its donors at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.
  • "With our campaign objectives reached and surpassed, it's worth asking: Why was The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign so successful?
  • '60), honorary co-chair of The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign, has continuously shared his success with his alma mater.

St. Mary's Law launches the nation's first fully online J.D. program approved by the ABA

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

program the one and only of its kind exemplifies how St. Mary's Law continues to lead with tradition and innovation."

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  • program the one and only of its kind exemplifies how St. Mary's Law continues to lead with tradition and innovation."
  • St. Mary's Law is already among the most diverse law schools in the nation with 57.6% of students identifying a minority background, according to the law school's 2020 ABA disclosures.
  • St. Mary's Law has gained significant expertise in offering fully online legal education since launching an online version of its Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.)
  • program, we know that St. Mary's Law is capable of offering high-quality legal education in an online format," Marks said.

St. Mary's University's new drone lab flies toward opening ceremony

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Unmanned Aerial Systems will take flight at 3 p.m. Monday, March 22, marking the Drone Lab Opening Ceremony and Blessing at St. Mary's University.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Unmanned Aerial Systems will take flight at 3 p.m. Monday, March 22, marking the Drone Lab Opening Ceremony and Blessing at St. Mary's University.
  • Giving Day contributions to the Drone Endowment Fund will help provide the newly constructed Drone Lab with still needed sensors, future equipment updates and cutting-edge software to interact with practical classroom instruction.
  • How to view the Drone Lab Opening Ceremony and Blessing:
    A livestream of the program will be available at https://www.stmarytx.edu/about/events/live at 3 p.m. Monday, March 22.
  • There will be a short video about the lab, students and professors premiering on the St. Mary's YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSoP3dDAWUs6kveaQ4nc_A ) after the livestream.

St. Mary's Esports Arena virtual grand opening to fundraise scholarships for students of color

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Investments of time, love, faith and money coming from family, friends and mentors shape our students' experiences and access to opportunities.

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  • Investments of time, love, faith and money coming from family, friends and mentors shape our students' experiences and access to opportunities.
  • The virtual grand opening will begin at 11:45 a.m. with a brief opening ceremony, followed by the 12-hour competitive gaming fundraising stream beginning at noon to promote social justice and equality.
  • All donations will go toward scholarships for future Black and Latino students in the Rattler Esports program.
  • As St. Mary's prepares to open its doors at the Esports Arena, it does so fully invested in a better tomorrow for all.

St. Mary's University launches first-of-its-kind varsity eSports program in San Antonio

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Friday, January 24, 2020

St. Mary's will be the first university in San Antonio to sponsor a varsity eSports program, which will become the Rattlers' 12th intercollegiate sport.

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  • St. Mary's will be the first university in San Antonio to sponsor a varsity eSports program, which will become the Rattlers' 12th intercollegiate sport.
  • The University is renovating space with amphitheater-style seating on the second floor of the University Center to become the team's home.
  • The St. Mary's eSports program will join two eSports organizations, the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and Tespa.
  • Student-athletes in the Rattler eSports program will be held to the same academic standards as their peer student-athletes who compete in NCAA-sponsored sports.

St. Mary's raises $138 million through The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign: Surpassing goal two years early, University increases total goal to $150 million

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Monday, November 11, 2019

With two years remaining in the campaign, the University announced having raised $138 million on Friday at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel.

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  • With two years remaining in the campaign, the University announced having raised $138 million on Friday at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel.
  • The wide-reaching fundraising effort has received gifts, pledges and grants from nearly 11,000 generous alumni and friends.
  • "With the success of The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign, and the margin of excellence this fundraising will support, we believe this vision is within our grasp."
  • On Friday, the Board of Trustees also approved an increased campaign goal of $150 million.

Jazz Great Rufus Reid Headlines 57th Fiesta Jazz Festival

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rufus Reid, composer and premiere bassist on the international jazz scene, and his quartet from New York City will headline the 57th annual Fiesta Jazz Festival, Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at St. Mary's University.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rufus Reid, composer and premiere bassist on the international jazz scene, and his quartet from New York City will headline the 57th annual Fiesta Jazz Festival, Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at St. Mary's University.
  • Enjoy national, regional and local musicians at this free Fiesta event, one of the oldest jazz festivals in Texas.
  • Twice nominated for Grammy awards, Reid brings to the festival an extensive jazz background and a discography that reads like a Who's Who in jazz.
  • The Jazz Orchestra of San Antonio will perform at 5 p.m.
    All Fiesta Jazz Festival events are free and open to the public.

The St. Mary's Humanities Are Going to College: University Elevates Former School of Humanities and Social Sciences with Strategic Plan, Name Change

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The plan will turn the School of Humanities and Social Sciences into the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences by broadening and deepening learning in the Marianist tradition.

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  • The plan will turn the School of Humanities and Social Sciences into the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences by broadening and deepening learning in the Marianist tradition.
  • The College encompasses 27 undergraduate majors, 11 master's and doctoral programs, as well as minors and certificate programs.
  • "St. Mary's is committed to graduating students who will define the future of our city, nation and world," said President Thomas Mengler, J.D.
  • It offers 75 programs, including doctoral and law programs, and has a diverse student population of about 3,650 of all faiths and backgrounds.