The iconic and historic red doors of St. Edward’s Main Building represent a life-changing opportunity for students to step beyond the borders of their current lives and discover their personal passions and purpose. This summer we are calling on students, faculty, prospective students and others in…

William Haynes III has been awarded the Boren Scholarship to study at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes, Morocco, during the 2013–2014 academic year. Haynes is a junior majoring in Middle Eastern Business, Economics and Policy at St. Edward’s University. The Tarkington Prairie, Texas, native is…

At St. Edward's, we believe that a global perspective is imperative for a 21st century education. We help students expand their world views outside of the Austin campus by providing opportunities to connect and learn from others abroad. This Spring we have four students sharing their…

In the middle of editing the winter issue of St. Edward’s University Magazine, I had a baby. Perhaps it was from working on just four hours of sleep, but the stories in this issue got me thinking. In the middle of reading (and re-reading) the…

This fall, a record 120 new international students from 25 countries came to study at St. Edward’s University. One of these new students is Norah Jumaiah (Communication, left in photo below) from Saudi Arabia. Norah is starting her first semester as a freshman and joins her…

There’s only 60 days of summer semester for St. Edward’s University students, so it takes planning and purpose to make time for sun, fun, favorite show re-runs and … an academically challenging summer semester abroad. This summer, five faculty members and 60 students will make…

A new tree on campus this week symbolizes an important relationship across the world in Korea. Members of the university community gathered for a tree planting ceremony to recognize the partnership between St. Edward’s University and The Catholic University of Korea. Kyungja Kim, Dean in the…

The warm air hits my face and the darkness is overpowering. I am no longer home. I am in Uganda. We find our way through the airport and are met by Sister Goretti. She will be our driver, tour guide and so much more during…

Each summer, students enjoy a faculty-led study abroad program and travel to Edinburgh, Scotland with faculty member Innes Mitchell, associate professor of Communication, and takesignature courses at St. Edward’s University’s partner school, Queen Margaret University. In 2010, 10 students saw and helped produce seven festivals.…