University of St. Thomas

UST is among the Top 5 private universities in Texas in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

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Next week @stthomashouston. To register, use the QR code. Some fantastic exhibitions and speakers. We have some great keynotes, including the biographer of Francis Augustine Thompson, OP! I will link the full program in the replies.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Fr. Janusz Ihnatowicz.  

Fr. Janusz was a professor in the theology department from 1969 to 1997. He is an award-winning poet and theologian.. 

Please pray for the repose of Fr. Janusz's soul.

Just in case I haven't put this up before, "American Quartet" is available exclusively from the @EWTN religious catalogue.

By a few dozen copies for your closest friends!
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Today, we honored St. Francis, whose feast day was yesterday, with Feasting with the Saints. We had a dramatic reading from Dante's Paradiso (Canto XI) where St. Thomas Aquinas offered his celebrated encomium of St. Francis of Assisi, Mass, followed by a medieval Italian feast!

Applications are now open for the 2027 Summer Writers Institute at @stthomashouston. This is our free annual weekend for anyone who wants to join in lively literary and intellectual community and to develop as a writer.

As we continue to celebrate 800 years of St. Francis, UST is hosting an International Academic Conference, "A Sun is Born into the World: St. Francis and the Smallness of God,” on Oct. 15-17. Free and open to the public. Visit stthom.edu/stfrancis for details and to register.

Yesterday, Blessed Fulton J. Sheen became the first-ever American-born bishop to be beatified by the Catholic Church. Archbishop Fulton Sheen wrote a prayer specifically for all of us at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.

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On Friday, UST welcomed Archbishop Sorrentino, Archbishop Emeritus of Assisi, bringing with him relics of St. Francis, St. Carlo Acutis, and St. Clare of Assisi. 

Throughout the day, nearly a thousand people visited campus.

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Watch the livestream of Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino, Archbishop Emeritus of Assisi, at UST. youtube.com/live/DkA2ui2CB…

Happy Constitution Day! Last night, UST hosted Board member and former Attorney General of Nevada Adam Laxalt and professor Dr. Kevin Stuart for an engaging conversation about our country and the vision behind our newly revamped Master of Public Policy and Administration degree.

Happy one year anniversary as the President of the University of St. Thomas to Dr. Sinda Vanderpool! 🎉🫶

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We are proud to share that the University of St. Thomas is recognized in TIME – America’s Best Colleges 2026-2027. UST ranks 210 out of 500 schools across the nation.

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As we begin a new academic year, we are proud to welcome the veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents who have chosen UST as the next chapter in their journey.

At the heart of that experience is the Veteran Success Center.

#veterans

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Our annual Mass of the Holy Spirit brings our community together to celebrate how the Holy Spirit guides us in truth and wisdom as we begin the new academic year.

Blessings especially for our campus leaders and student athletes.

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UST parents share messages of hope and encouragement as their students begin this academic year. 🫶🥹 #usthouston #parents #CatholicTwitter

We asked our newest Celts, “What are you most looking forward to as you begin your freshman year at St. Thomas?”

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Congratulations to the University of St. Thomas 2025-26 faculty award recipients!

- Dr. Dan Hu, Joshua Hren, Dr. Vahid Taghikhani and Dr. Andrew Hayes

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Move-in day moments. 🥹🫶 #freshmanyear #usthouston