‘Our community needs to know what’s going on’: UIW Police Chief on the Importance of Transparency
By Franchesca Renteria At the University of the Incarnate Word, the police department is responsible for campus safety regarding issues from vehicle incidents to Title IX reports. Campus Police Chief John Catts balances crime and media coverage in real time. Part of his job is to be more cautious in pushing out information quickly. “We…
UIW Professor and Students Express Concerns Over US-Israel Conflicts with Iran
By Bella Mitchell, Kade Thomas and Morgan Huizar As headlines flash across screens, many Americans are trying to piece together what is happening between the United States and Iran. The United States launched military offensive strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, bombing over 1,000 targets. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social Iran’s “menacing activities…
After 34 Years, David Jurenovich Has Become Part of UIW’s Story
By Kade Thomas After 34 years at the University of the Incarnate Word, David Jurenovich does not simply work on campus, he feels connected to its evolution. “The longer you’re at a place, you become the place,” Jurenovich said. “When you spend decades somewhere, you see every phase of growth. You see the risks, the changes, the setbacks and…
UIW Bishop Hopes Students Embrace the Upcoming Lent Season
Rev. Trevor Alexander says Ash Wednesday is treated as a single religious event rather than the beginning of the spiritual journey, and he sees that as one of the biggest pastoral challenges. “It becomes the highlight for one day, then we move on to the next,” Alexander said.
A Message From Sr. Walter Maher About The Upcoming Liturgical Season
By Sr. Walter Maher, CCVI Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, As we enter the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us into forty days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—a journey that is at once deeply personal and profoundly communal because we are not only individuals seeking conversion of heart; we are a community of…
Behind the Mic: How KUIW Is Becoming a Home for Student Voices
By Theresa Servin Tucked away from the busiest corners of campus, the University of the Incarnate Word’s student-run radio station, KUIW, is quietly undergoing a transformation — one centered on student voices, creativity and community. KUIW operates through the Radio Practicum course, where students gain hands-on experience not only behind the microphone but also in the day-to-day operations of running a radio station. …
Celebrate Love at the UIW Couples Mass
Each year, the University of the Incarnate Word invites its alumna back to campus to celebrate something truly special — the love stories that began within its walls. Known as the Cardinal Couples Mass, this annual event brings together past students who found forever partners at UIW for a joyful celebration of marriage, commitment, and…
A Life of Purpose Through ASL
Becoming an American Sign Language (ASL) professor wasn’t part of Alma Delgado’s master plan. It was a journey shaped by faith, perseverance, and unexpected opportunity. At first, Delgado thought about becoming a math teacher, but quickly realized it wasn’t her calling. “I could do it,” Delgado said, “but it would take me an hour for…
OPINION: Disabled Students Say Elevators Are Obstacles
If you’re like most UIW students, you have probably taken the elevator to get around campus. Ever since I have been at UIW, I have had trouble getting on the elevator because able-bodied people were using it and not allowing people like myself with a disability to get onto the elevator.
Faith, Art and Protestors Surround A South Texas Immigration Center
Tensions rose between protestors and Texas DPS troopers outside the South Texas Family Residential Center last Wednesday, where many immigrant families are held, including a 5-year-old boy from Minneapolis. Protesters formed a line just feet from troopers’ shields as the standoff intensified.
