St. Mary's University, Texas

Infobox_University
name = St. Mary's University


established = 1852
type = Private
president = Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D.
city = San Antonio
state = Texas
country = USA
undergrad = 2,400
postgrad = 1,504
staff = 183 full-time, 142 part-time
free = $136 million
free_label = Endowment
campus = Urban, 135 acres
athletics = 12 varsity teams
mascot = Rattlers

colors = Gold and Blue
tagline = A Catholic and Marianist Liberal Arts Institution
website = [http://www.stmarytx.edu/ www.stmarytx.edu]

St. Mary’s University is a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution located on 135 acres northwest of historic downtown San Antonio. St. Mary’s is a nationally recognized master’s level school ranked among the top colleges in the West for best value and academic reputation by U.S. News and World Report. [| title = USNews.com Best Colleges 2008 Universities-Master's (West): Top Schools
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Founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1852, St. Mary’s is the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest. With a diverse student population of nearly 4,000, St. Mary’s is home to five schools: Bill Greehey School of Business; Science, Engineering and Technology; Humanities and Social Sciences, Graduate and Law.

t. Mary’s Programs

St. Mary’s offers 44 academic programs, in addition to pre-professional programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and law. A student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1 assures personal attention designed to help students excel in their chosen fields. St. Mary’s has some 200 full-time faculty members, 92 percent of whom hold doctorate or terminal degrees.

St. Mary’s University integrates liberal arts and professional studies in each student's degree plan to develop creativity, analytical skills and an understanding of the human condition.The Bill Greehey School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, making St. Mary’s the only Catholic university in Texas to achieve this status. The standards of excellence and quality in educational practices at St. Mary’s also are recognized through accreditation by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, in the School of Science, Engineering and Technology’s electrical and industrial engineering programs.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest school at the University, is the hallmark of the University with successful programs that improve creativity, analytical skills and an understanding of the human condition. The school has a long history of offering service-learning courses to strengthen academic development and producing ethical leaders in education and public service, as well as other fields.

Learning is enhanced through the use of notebook computers—complete with software and technical support—which connect students on campus and with the world with wireless connectivity featured virtually all over campus.

The Honors Program offers an academically challenging and personally enriching course of study designed to cultivate critical analysis, clear oral and written expression, aesthetic awareness and ethical judgment. In and out of the classroom, students are prepared for lives of leadership and service to their communities. Internships in the summer or during the semester give students an ambitious advantage as they prepare for their future careers. Through the nationally acclaimed Career Services Center, students put their academic experiences to practice and pursue internships with businesses and nonprofit organizations. St. Mary’s students have completed internships in Texas, around the country, and all over the world.

Students at St. Mary’s have an opportunity to participate in undergraduate research and impact the world of science. They are conducting progressive research and using critically emerging technology in robotics, bioengineering and biology. Research is used as a teaching tool for students who contribute their knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence, diabetes and hip stem replacement research.

Internationally oriented degrees and study-abroad programs encourage a global consciousness on the part of both faculty and students. Study abroad programs are designed to take academic or service experiences to a new level, stretch the imagination, deepen a student’s understanding of the world that surrounds them and create memories that will last a lifetime.

An involved student community

St. Mary’s promotes a campus culture of service and change in the community. Students who live on campus become a part of more than just the campus community as organizations offer academic, political, cultural, social and community service activities. Students also actively participate in 60 University-sponsored clubs and organizations, or in programs such as R.O.T.C., the Ethics Bowl, and Coffee and Politics.

University Ministry fosters a spirit of community and faith. All members of the University community are invited to participate in liturgical ministries, retreat planning, Bible study, Sacramental preparation, community service projects, faith-sharing groups, and much more.

In April of 2000, Dr. Charles L. Cotrell was chosen as the University’s 12th president and first lay Marianist to take the helm.The St. Mary's University School of Law features full- and part-time postgraduate studies toward the attainment of the degree of "juris doctor".

St. Mary's University is a member of NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference. Of the 12 varsity-level men's and women's sports that are offered, five national titles in men’s basketball (1989), baseball (2001), softball (1986 and 2002) and golf (2006) have been won. The University has also been recognized by Golf Digest magazine as one of the top schools in the nation to play both men’s and women’s golf.

Distinguished graduates

*Brian Anderson, broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers
*Stuart Bowen, J.D. 1991, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
*Tom Corbett, J.D. 1975, Pennsylvania attorney general
*John Cornyn, J.D. 1977, U.S. Senator; former Texas Supreme Court Justice; St. Mary’s Distinguished Law School Graduate (1994)
*Charlie Gonzalez, J.D. 1972, U.S. Congressman
*Henry B. Gonzalez, J.D. 1943, former U.S. Congressman
*William E. Greehey, 1960, Chairman of Valero Energy Corporation
*Paul Green, J.D. 1977, Texas Supreme Court Justice
*Jose Angel Gutierrez 1968, Co-founder of MAYO and President of La Raza Unidad Party. Attorney and Professor at University of Texas at Arlington
*Danny Heep, former Major League Baseball outfielder and 1988 World Series Champion
*Barbara Hervey, J.D. 1979, judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
*Peter Kinder, J.D. 1979, lieutenant governor of Missouri
*Jeff Kubenka, former Major League Baseball pitcher
*Alma Lopez, J.D. 1968, Chief Justice, Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
*Michael McCaul, J.D., 1987, U.S. Congressman
*Scott McInnis, J.D., 1980, U.S. Congressman
*Frank M. Tejeda, 1970, Texas representative, senator, U.S. Congressman
*Carlos Uresti, J.D. 1992, Texas state senator
*John Quiñones, B.A. 1974, ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of ABC News’ Primetime
*James R. Clapper Jr., M.S. 1970, Political Science, confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence on April 11, 2007

tudent Organizations

There are a total of 68 registered organizations:
*Honor societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Beta Beta Beta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Sigma Tau, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Society of Honor Scholars.
*Religious organizations: University Ministry.
*Minority and international student organizations: Black Student Union, Indian Student Association, International Students Association, League of United Latin American Citizens, Mexican Student Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Students for Native American Affairs, Hispanic Law Students Association.
*Other organizations: IEEE Student Branch, Inter-Fraternity Council, National Panhellenic Council, Delta Sigma Pi, Residence Hall Assoc., Student Bar Assoc., Student Government Assoc., Cheerleaders, Code Blue Dance Team, Emerging Leaders, President's Ambassadors, University Programing Council, Accounting Club, American Chemical Society of Students, Criminal Justice Student Assoc. , Finance Club, Graduate International Relations Society, International Business Club, Psychology Club, Society of Physics, St. Mary's Society of Mathematicians (SM)^2, Student Educators Assoc. for Dynamic Leadership, Women in Science & Engineering, Amnesty International, Habitat for Humanity, Capoeira Club, Chess Club, Coro Santa Maria, Non-traditional Students, Society of Poets & Writers, Swim Club, Fiesta Physics, Society for Applied Ethics

References

External links

* [http://www.stmarytx.edu/ University Website]
* [http://www.stmarytxsba.com St. Mary's School of Law: Student Bar Association]
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