University of the Incarnate Word facts for kids
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| Motto | "Your Journey. Our Mission." |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | July 1881 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
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Academic affiliations
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| Endowment | $175 million (2021) |
| President | Thomas Evans |
| Students | 9,191 |
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29°28′01″N 98°27′59″W / 29.46694°N 98.46639°W |
| Campus | Large city, 154 acres (62 ha) |
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| Newspaper | The Logos |
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| Nickname | Cardinals |
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| Mascot | Red the Cardinal |
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The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private, Catholic university. Its main campus is in San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas. It was started in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The university's main campus is about 154 acres (0.6 km2) big. UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas.
The university has 11 schools and colleges. It also has two campuses in Mexico and a study center in Europe. Global Online is a program that offers degrees to students in Latin America. UIW also manages St. Anthony Catholic High School.
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Discovering UIW's History
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The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded the school. They came to San Antonio in 1869 to help with a cholera outbreak. Sisters Madeleine Chollet, Pierre Cinquin, and Agnes Buisson arrived at the request of Bishop Claude M. Dubuis.
The sisters opened the Santa Rosa Infirmary, which was the city's first hospital. They also started caring for children. By 1874, they opened the first children's homes in San Antonio. These were St. Joseph's Orphanage for Girls and St. John's Orphanage for Boys. This work led the sisters to open schools in many places, including Texas and Mexico.
How UIW Began
The institution started as the Incarnate Word School in 1881. It was first a college just for women. In 1900, the Academy of the Incarnate Word moved to the Sisters' Motherhouse in Alamo Heights. College classes were added in 1909. The school's name then became the College and Academy of the Incarnate Word.
In 1971, UIW became a coeducational school, meaning both men and women could attend. They also started offering housing for men on campus. Before this, men could only attend the nursing school.
Growth and New Programs
In 1989, the Brainpower Connection program was created. This program helps students from pre-kindergarten all the way to getting their Ph.D. Many schools are part of this program, including St. Anthony Catholic High School.
In 1995, the university started new programs for adult learners. The Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCaP) allowed adults to get a college education quickly. In 1995, the university also began managing St. Anthony's Catholic High School.
The school officially became known as the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996. In 1998, UIW was approved to offer doctoral degrees. These are the highest degrees you can earn.
In 2000, the China Incarnate Word Education Center opened in Guangzhou, China. UIW started offering university degrees in China. This was a partnership with a Chinese university.
UIW's football team, the Incarnate Word Cardinals, started in 2008. The campus stadium is named after Tom and Gayle Benson, who helped start the team.
In 2017, the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine opened. It welcomed its first class of 150 students.
Academics and Learning at UIW
All students at UIW need to volunteer 45 hours in the community before they graduate. This helps them give back to others.
University Accreditation
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In 1998, the university was checked and approved again. This process is called accreditation. They were approved for bachelor's and master degree levels. They also got approval to offer doctoral degrees. This approval came from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
UIW also has other special approvals for its programs. These include approvals for music therapy, nursing, and athletic training. The university is a member of many important educational groups. It is also a charter member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. This means it serves a large number of Hispanic students.
University Rankings
U.S. News & World Report is a well-known publication that ranks colleges. In 2020, they placed Incarnate Word at #272 among "National Universities."
Schools and Colleges
The university has many different schools and colleges. These include:
- College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Dreeben School of Education
- Feik School of Pharmacy
- H-E-B School of Business & Administration
- Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
- Rosenberg School of Optometry
- School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
- School of Media and Design
- School of Osteopathic Medicine
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Physical Therapy
UIW also works with E-Army-U, which is an online learning program for the U.S. Army.
Exploring UIW Campuses
The main campus of UIW is in the Midtown Brackenridge area of San Antonio. It is also partly in the city of Alamo Heights. UIW has other campuses too. These are in:
- Northwest San Antonio (at the South Texas Medical Center)
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Irapuato, Mexico
- Strasbourg, France
UIW also has several School of Professional Studies locations. These are in northeast San Antonio, at St. Anthony Catholic High School, in northwest San Antonio, and in Corpus Christi, Texas.
New Campus Buildings
Many new buildings have been added to the campus. The pharmacy school and the "Hillside" dormitory opened in 2007. The Tom Benson Field House and Stadium opened in 2008. The Hillside II dormitory (now called Joeris) and a new parking garage also opened then.
In 2011, the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions was completely updated. The Rosenberg School of Optometry opened in 2009. It is located in the Medical Center Area of San Antonio.
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In 2013, a new $16 million studio for ceramics and sculpture was opened. This was part of a plan to build new arts facilities. In 2019, the university bought the nearby AT&T building. This added 20 percent more space to the Broadway campus.
UIW Sports and Athletics
In August 2012, UIW decided to move up to NCAA Division I sports. They joined the Southland Conference. UIW became fully eligible for Division I championships in the 2017–18 season. Before this, UIW was part of NCAA Division II.
In 2004, the UIW mascot changed from the Crusaders to the Cardinals. This change was made to be more welcoming to everyone.
Sports Achievements
The UIW Men's Swim team placed second at the NCAA Division II National Championships in 2010. UIW's synchronized swimming team also placed in the U.S. Collegiate Championships in 2006.
The UIW Men's and Women's Soccer teams have won many Heartland Conference championships. The UIW Men's Cross Country team won the Heartland Conference meet in 2008 and 2009.
In 2021, UIW announced they would join the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). However, in 2022, they decided to stay in the Southland Conference. UIW will help host the Final Four, which is the last round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. This will happen with the University of Texas at San Antonio at the Alamodome in 2025.
Famous People from UIW
The Word is the University of the Incarnate Word alumni magazine. It keeps former students updated on campus news.
Politics and Public Service
- Dolores Gresham: A politician who led the Senate Education Committee in Tennessee.
- Lucy Killea: A politician and former member of the California State Legislature.
- J. M. Lozano: A politician and current member of the Texas House of Representatives.
- Blanca Magrassi Scagno: A Mexican activist and politician.
- Marina Garcia Marmolejo: A United States district judge.
- Justin Rodriguez: A politician and former member of the San Antonio City Council.
Business Leaders
- Peter J. Holt: The Chairman of Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
Athletes and Coaches
- Ephraim Banda: A safeties coach for the Cleveland Browns football team.
- Esteban Bayona: A former professional footballer.
- Kevin Brown: A running back for the Edmonton Elks in the CFL.
- Flávio Ferri: A former professional footballer.
- Max Gunderson: A professional soccer player.
- Clint Killough: The head football coach at UIW.
- Kiki Lara: The head men's soccer coach at UIW.
- Denzel Livingston: A professional basketball player.
- Steve Lutz: The head men's basketball coach for Oklahoma State.
- Henrietta Ónodi: A Hungarian Olympic gymnast and Hall of Fame member.
- Nich Pertuit: A professional football player.
- David Robinson: A Hall of Fame center for the San Antonio Spurs basketball team.
- Jamie Scope: A professional footballer.
- Lindsey Scott Jr.: A quarterback for the Arlington Renegades in the United Football League.
- Myke Tavarres: A professional football player.
- Cole Wick: A former NFL tight end.
- Joseph Zema: A punter for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.
Arts, Entertainment, and Media
- Marilyn Artus: A visual artist.
- Jesse Borrego: An actor.
- Benjamin Bryant: A writer, broadcaster, and television producer.
- Ricardo Chavira: An actor.
- Kevin Connolly: A voice actor.
- Debra Maffett: Miss America 1983.
- Celia Newman: An actress.
- Lisa Marie Newmyer: An actress.
- Josefina Niggli: A playwright and novelist.
- Nadia Sahari: An actress, author, producer, and singer.
- Sam Sanders: A host for National Public Radio.
- Linda Stouffer: A former CNN Headline News anchor.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad del Verbo Encarnado para niños
