Category: Student Success
Ģý Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry receives continuous grant funding
Ģý’s chemistry and biochemistry programs received a research grant from the Welch Foundation this year, marking more than 60 years of funding. This round is their highest award yet at $150,000 over the next three years. The Welch Foundation supports chemistry research in Texas, and members of the Department of Chemistry and … Continued
Music education student embraces roles as drum major and marine
Passion for music and hard work drives Matthew Darby, junior music education major from Lubbock, to excel in and balance his roles as a drum major for the Ģý Big Purple marching band and a lance corporal for the U.S. Marine Reserves on a daily basis. Darby’s days are spent juggling rigorous music … Continued
Ģý launches bold five-year strategic plan
This fall Ģý launched a new strategic plan detailing bold goals and vision for the next five years, including a possible medical school, increased research investments, a $1 billion endowment, and continued growth in enrollment and diversity of students and faculty/staff. “As Ģý emerges as a National University, we are … Continued
Ģý named top 50 nationally in Undergraduate Teaching and Undergraduate Research by U.S. News & World Report
Ģý emerged with a strong showing in its first year as a National University in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2022-23 rankings. Ģý was one of only 19 U.S. institutions ranked in the top 50 nationally in both Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects and Undergraduate Teaching, alongside Carnegie Mellon, Dartmouth, … Continued
Ģý students named Sumners Scholars, $30,000 scholarships awarded
Three Ģý students are among 43 students nationwide named as 2022 Sumners Scholars by the Sumners Foundation. Each student receives a $30,000 scholarship. Emma Jaax, junior accounting and financial management major from Boerne, Texas; Hannah Maniscalo, junior political science major from Spring, Texas; and Gracyn McGathy, junior journalism major from Austin, Texas, have … Continued
Ģý debate team ranked #2 nationally for 2021-22
On the heels of hosting the International Public Debate Association National Championship Tournament on campus April 8-11, the Ģý debate team concluded its 2021-22 season ranked second overall in the nation, with a third-place finish in the tournament. More than 170 colleges and universities participate in IPDA, and Ģý’s season-long record ranks it … Continued
Ģý launches $250 million campaign to foster continued success on a broader stage
Ģý launched Higher Ground, a $250 million comprehensive campaign, designed to invest in people, programs and facilities to ensure Ģý can successfully compete on a larger national and international stage. Dr. Phil Schubert, Ģý president, announced the public phase of the campaign April 2 at the annual … Continued
The Princeton Review ranks Ģý among best game design programs
For the seventh consecutive year, Ģý has earned a top spot on The Princeton Review’s list of best game design programs. Ģý is ranked No. 28 in the “Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Game Design for 2021” list, one spot higher than last year. “It’s rewarding for our faculty and students to be … Continued
Record number of Ģý students qualify as Fulbright semifinalists
Ģý saw a record number of students and recent alumni apply to the prestigious Fulbright grant competition this year – 15 – and nine of those have been named semifinalists, which is also a record for Ģý. Each year a cohort of current seniors and recent graduates utilize Ģý’s Office of … Continued