School of Science, Engineering and Technology at St. Mary's University

04/02/2026

New Episode Alert!

Water is the lifeblood of our communities, businesses, and ecosystems, but in Texas, those resources are under pressure.

Join us for a conversation between Dr. Paul Uhlig and Dr. Evelynn Mitchell, Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Sustainability at St. Mary's Universityrsity. From discussing the impact of data centers on our water supply to highlighting student-led conservation projects on campus, this episode explores how we can all work toward a more sustainable future.

Check out the full episode at the link below!

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https://linktr.ee/stmuset

03/26/2026

EW EPISODE: The Future of Cybersecurity is at St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary’s! 🛡️
What does it take to lead the first NSA/DHS-designated Master’s in Cybersecurity program in San Antonio? 🥇

In the latest episode of the StMU SET Spotlight, our host Paul Uhlig, Ph.D., sits down with Ayad Barsoum, Ph.D., the visionary behind our Computer Science and Cybersecurity initiatives.

Why you should listen:
Whether you are a current student, an alum, or just curious about the tech world, Dr. Barsoum breaks down:

🛠️ Hands-on Learning: Why our labs are the ultimate playground for future engineers.

🎓 The Elite Designation: What it means to be an NSA/DHS Center for Cyber Excellence.

🤝 Industry Connections: How we’re bridging the gap between graduation and a high-paying career.

💡 Innovation: The groundbreaking research our students are doing right here on campus.

San Antonio is a massive hub for cyber defense, and St. Mary’s is right at the heart of it! 🏛️💻

👉 Catch the full conversation here: [Link to Podcast]

03/19/2026

Excited to officially launch SET Spotlight, the podcast of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology at St. Mary’s University!

Our very first episode features Dean Ted Macrini, who shares his vision for the future of SET and how we’re preparing students to lead in science, engineering, and technology.

This spring, we’ll be releasing new episodes every week highlighting the people, research, and innovation driving STEM forward at St. Mary’s.

Access to the full episode here:
https://linktr.ee/stmuset

09/03/2025

📢 We are proud to share that Dr. Kaitlin Hill has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support the project “Collaborative Research: Conference: Texas Undergraduate Mathematics Conference 2025–2026.”

This initiative will introduce students to research pathways early in their academic journey while fostering research engagement and collaboration across Texas institutions.

👏 Join us in celebrating Dr. Hill on this exciting achievement! The first conference will be hosted at St. Mary's University on October 17–18, 2025.

04/11/2025

Our undergraduates showcasing their research at the Research Symposium! Making a difference one project at a time! Office of Student Research and Inquiry at St. Mary's University

04/10/2025

Always a wonderful experience to see all the efforts being made by our students doing research!

03/27/2025

Time to party with a cause and get ready for the big celebration as we are ramping up the festivities with our Homecoming Week right around the corner!

The Oyster Bake truly is a party with a purpose. 100% of the proceeds raised during the Oyster Bake goes directly back to the students of St. Mary’s University. By attending the Oyster Bake, you are helping further the education of students and help in their growth as future community leaders. Over the years your patronage has directly contributed millions of dollars in student scholarships and university programs and for this we can simply say, thank you.

And in case you were wondering, over the two days of Oyster Bake we go through 100,000 oysters and 32,000 chicken on a sticks with jalapeno!

More info:

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02/21/2025

An inspirational moment to celebrate President Winston Erevelles!

01/16/2025

Exciting news from the Gold and Blue with St. Mary's University about the new Blank Sheppard Innovation Center is a state-of-the-art hub where science, health, and the liberal arts converge to prepare students for the future of interdisciplinary health care.

Home to the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and spaces fostering innovation across programs like public health, humanities, and exercise and sport science.

As Provost Jason Pierce, Ph.D., says, “We’re providing students with new academic and career options, as well as fostering synergistic research collaborations across campus.”

The new Nursing Program at St. Mary's University, along with other new and revamped degrees in Public Health, Medical Humanities, and Exercise and Sport Science, further the University's mission of teaching holistic health.

11/14/2024

Celebrating the spirit of the season with our upcoming Turkey Fry and

St. Mary's University annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Alumni Social.

Gather in Alkek Plaza for the Christmas Tree Lighting at 7 p.m., which will be followed by an Alumni Social in Pecan Grove from 8 to 9 p.m. Join us as we transform Pecan Grove into a snowy winter wonderland. The Alumni Association encourages you to bring an unwrapped, unused toy to support the St. Mary’s “Miracle on 36th Street” toy drive. Monetary donations are welcome as well.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 210-436-3324 or alumni@stmarytx.

11/07/2024

The St. Mary’s University Alumni Association invites the St. Mary's University community and San Antonio-area alumni to the Annual Turkey Fry on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. A traditional Thanksgiving plate will be served with each admission ticket.

The Annual Turkey Fry benefits the Miracle on 36th Street and the local community.

Admission:
$10 donation or one new, unwrapped toy

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 210-436-3324 or [email protected].

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10/29/2024

We hope to see you at Boo Bash today, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.! ⁠
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🎃 Hosted by St. Mary’s University Office of Residence Life! This event is open to kids 14 and under (with a grown-up by their side!). ⁠
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🍭Don’t forget to RSVP to let us know you're planning to attend Boo Bash and get ready to show off those costumes! ⁠

Join us for a BOO-tacular night of Halloween fun on campus! Boo Bash is a campus-wide event that welcomes St. Mary’s University family, friends and the surrounding community to campus for a safe environment for children to enjoy the Halloween season with trick-or-treating, mini-games and activitie...