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St. Edward’s News

Explore stories and videos that share our university news, campus life, Austin connections and the outstanding achievements of Hilltopper students, faculty and alumni.

Featured Stories

President Montserrat Fuentes, faculty, staff and students celebrate U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings for 2025.

��Ƶ Rises to 5th Place in the U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Universities Rankings

��Ƶ moved up to 5th place in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Regional Universities in the West category.

Community members attend Festival of Lights on campus

44th Annual Festival of Lights

Against the beauty of the Austin night skyline, the 44th annual Festival of Lights marked the beginning of the Advent Season at St. Edward’s.

Nursing students receive their white coats at the first-ever White Coat ceremony at St. Edward's.

��Ƶ Nursing Students Honored at Historic White Coat Ceremony

First-ever White Coat Ceremony celebrates inaugural cohort of Nursing students at St. Edward's University.

18 Best Spots to Study in South Austin

Your Complete Guide to Applying to College

Featured Videos

Wetland Ecology and the Value of Craft

The College Tour: ��Ƶ — Full Episode

St. Edward’s and Austin: A Perfect Match for You

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Campus Life Stories

The image captures a solar eclipse in its totality phase, where the moon completely covers the sun, leaving only the bright corona visible as a glowing ring around the darkened disk. The sky appears dark, adding to the dramatic effect of the eclipse. The soft, glowing light of the corona creates a striking contrast against the shadowed moon, making this a captivating depiction of a natural celestial event.

Total Solar Eclipse: An Educational Experience at St. Edward’s

Students and faculty take an academic approach to celebrating the eclipse.

International students gather for an event at St. Edward's University

Student Innovators Determined to Solve International Problems

Three international students share how St. Edward’s opened career pathways.

St. Ed's students walking and talking after studying at a nearby coffee shop

18 Best Spots to Study in South Austin

Switch up your study routine with charming cafes, 24-hour study spots and outdoor hangouts.

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Alumni Stories

The image shows a group of enthusiastic fans, wearing green and black attire with "YETI" logos, celebrating and marching with drums and a megaphone inside a stadium. The scene is lively, with one person leading chants through the megaphone while others play drums and high-five. The overall atmosphere is energetic and festive, indicating a sports event or rally.

Alumni Channel Hilltop Spirit for Austin FC

Stephanie '08 and Edward Dempsey '05 exemplify Hilltopper pride with La Murga de Austin.

The image shows a man with glasses and a beard, wearing a blue "Patriots" jacket, sitting at a table and concentrating on a craft project involving paper cutouts. He is working alone in a room with blue chairs and colorful posters on the walls, indicating a creative or educational setting.

Activating Artwork With Unique Perspective

At just four-years old, Michael Sharod Houston ‘23 was perfecting his drawing skills during church as he sat in the pew and sketched out roses. He was always drawn to animations that teach and make people feel good.

The image shows a diverse group of illustrated people, each representing different professions or activities. From left to right and top to bottom, there are individuals holding a butterfly artwork, a model of the human heart, wearing business attire, holding a pink dress, sitting with a football playbook, standing next to a director's chair, cooking, holding a large check, thinking with a camera, and conducting a science experiment with test tubes. Each character reflects a distinct role or interest.

200 Alumni Trailblazers

How does a college education all add up? We connected with 200 alumni from the past 20 years to find out how they’ve used their education to make a difference.

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St. Ed's University Magazine 2024 issue cover

University Magazine

��Ƶ Magazine shares stories about the people, places and experiences that define the university's Holy Cross education.

Featured Story: Reasons for Optimism Featured Story: Heroes of Health Sciences