Category: Academic News
2023 Teacher of the Year finds joy in student mentoring, relationships
The refreshing perspective of students who are new every four years offers a continual reminder of the joy of nursing for Ģý’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. That freshness is what drew her to a career in higher education, and she says getting to walk alongside young adults during their college years inspires her own … Continued
Ģý Partners with TIEC and EduTech to Expand Higher Education Horizons in Nigeria
Unlocking New Avenues in U.S. Higher Education for Nigerian Students In a significant global academic collaboration, Ģý (Ģý) is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with EduTech Global Inc. and the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) to enhance higher education accessibility for students in Nigeria. The association, sealed with a formal proclamation of … Continued
Ģý named among America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek
For the third consecutive year, Ģý has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2024. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Ģý proudly stands among the nation’s premier online institutions,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief administrative officer for Ģý Dallas. … Continued
Venture Out Market back for large event at Ģý
[aesop_image img=”/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Venture-Out-Market-Spring-2023-4.jpeg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”40%” alt=”Students at the Spring 2023 Venture Out Market.” align=”right” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” caption=”Students at the Spring 2023 Venture Out Market.” captionposition=”right” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”] The Venture Out Market is back for students in the College of Business Administration at Ģý to showcase their student-run businesses from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. … Continued
Ģý Admissions launches new podcast
The Ģý Admissions office launched a new podcast – “Welcome to Ģý: Stories from Wildcats Around the World” – to help introduce prospective students to the university. The first episode was released Nov. 1. [aesop_image img=”/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Podcast_Opt.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”40%” alt=”Allysa Wiley, sophomore psychology major from Spring, and Ben Mercer, junior social work major from … Continued
Top U.S. nuclear official visits Ģý’s NEXT Lab
The Honorable Christopher Hanson, chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), visited Ģý’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) Oct. 12 to meet with senior leaders from Ģý and Natura Resources. “Hanson shared his priorities for the NRC, which included advanced reactors, supporting academic institutions and improved safety,” … Continued
Ģý Celebrates Academic Partner, the Texas Rangers, Entering the MLB Playoffs
As the official higher education partner of the Texas Rangers, Ģý congratulates our partner for their advancement into the MLB playoffs for the 2023-2024 season. “We at Ģý are always excited to see our corporate partners excel in all areas of their organization,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief executive officer for Ģý Dallas. … Continued
Ģý Student Internship Spotlight: Holly Reichling, Nouwen Craft and Gabriella Lopez
Three Ģý students completed internships for the TV production The Chosen over the past two summers and acquired new connections as well as tangible skills for their future careers. Holly Reichling, senior multimedia major from San Antonio, was a production intern for The Chosen at the set in Utah this summer. Reichling started … Continued
U.S. News highlights Ģý’s nationally ranked student experience for fifth year in a row
For the fifth consecutive year, the student experience at Ģý, both in and out of the classroom, was ranked as one of the nation’s best in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today – in the categories of Study Abroad, Learning Communities, Service Learning, First-Year Experience and Senior Capstone. Overall, … Continued