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From the āBro Voteā to future political action, San Antonio Gen Z weighs in on election results
Read full article: From the āBro Voteā to future political action, San Antonio Gen Z weighs in on election resultsHow much of an impact did the young vote have on President Elect Donald Trumpās win over Vice President Kamala Harris? We spoke with a dozen Generation Z students about how they feel post-election.
SAPD officer suspended 30 days after drunken disturbance while DJing at real estate gala
Read full article: SAPD officer suspended 30 days after drunken disturbance while DJing at real estate galaA San Antonio Police Department officer was suspended 30 days after she was accused in March of causing a drunken disturbance at a real estate awards show where she had been hired to perform as a DJ.
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word host thrift sale to preserve historic chapel, grotto
Read full article: Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word host thrift sale to preserve historic chapel, grottoThe Chapel of the Incarnate Word, the Lourdes Grotto, and Brackenridge Villa were all built over 120 years ago and were some of the first buildings in San Antonio.
Second suspect arrested in connection with shooting death of UIW student Joseph Banales
Read full article: Second suspect arrested in connection with shooting death of UIW student Joseph BanalesThe Selma Police Department announced a second arrest in connection with the murder of University of the Incarnate Word nursing student Joseph Banales.
UIW lands city grant advancing on-campus sustainability, gardening project
Read full article: UIW lands city grant advancing on-campus sustainability, gardening projectThe $15,000 grant from San Antonioās Office of Sustainability will also support renovations of a greenhouse near the Headwaters Sanctuary, construction of pollinator gardens and a seed library, and expanding a compost site.
UIW linebacker Dune Smith, aka āThe Grave Digger,ā excited to play his former college team
Read full article: UIW linebacker Dune Smith, aka āThe Grave Digger,ā excited to play his former college teamUniversity of the Incarnate Word linebacker Dune Smith gets his shot at former teammates from Southern Illinois University this week.
UIW football media day focused on beginning the Cardinalsā revenge tour
Read full article: UIW football media day focused on beginning the Cardinalsā revenge tourWhile time is ticking to the regular season kickoff for the University of the Incarnate Word, the football program held its annual media day in order to give fans an update on how the team is looking ahead of the season.
Nuevas imĆ”genes reciĆ©n publicadas de la policĆa de Uvalde antes de que los oficiales irrumpieran en las aulas de Robb
Read full article: Nuevas imĆ”genes reciĆ©n publicadas de la policĆa de Uvalde antes de que los oficiales irrumpieran en las aulas de RobbLas imĆ”genes de cĆ”maras corporales, publicadas por la Ciudad de Uvalde el sĆ”bado, proporcionaron el primer vistazo de las autoridades irrumpiendo en las aulas de la Escuela Primaria Robb el 24 de mayo de 2022, aproximadamente 70 minutos despuĆ©s de que un tirador ingresarĆ” al plantel y abriera fuego.
UIW defensive lineman Devin Grantās clothing brand tackles mental health
Read full article: UIW defensive lineman Devin Grantās clothing brand tackles mental healthFrom the struggle of finding your spot on a football team to feeling alone in life, University of the Incarnate Word defensive lineman Devin Grant has been through a lot. In the process of finding a way to share parts of his journey, he created a clothing brand that highlights the struggles of mental health.
Incarnate Wordās Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panels
Read full article: Incarnate Wordās Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panelsThe University of the Incarnate Wordās Brooks campus library was one of five institutions internationally awarded a grant to support the installation of rooftop solar panels, according to a press release from the university.
āSephora kidā: DermatĆ³loga advierte sobre los productos de belleza para preadolescentes
Read full article: āSephora kidā: DermatĆ³loga advierte sobre los productos de belleza para preadolescentesLa tendencia puede ser un momento de empoderamiento y aprendizaje para las jĆ³venes, segĆŗn una dermatĆ³loga local.
El Banco de Alimentos de San Antonio cubre la brecha de comidas de verano para estudiantes
Read full article: El Banco de Alimentos de San Antonio cubre la brecha de comidas de verano para estudiantesMientras muchos estudiantes dependen de las comidas proporcionadas en la escuela, las vacaciones de verano presentan desafĆos para las familias necesitadas, pero el Banco de Alimentos de San Antonio ha intervenido para brindar asistencia.
SAPD demuestra el peligro del calor en autos tras rescatar niƱos
Read full article: SAPD demuestra el peligro del calor en autos tras rescatar niƱosEl departamento de policĆa de San Antonio estĆ” enviando un mensaje al pĆŗblico despuĆ©s de que una madre fue acusada de un delito grave el 28 de junio por supuestamente dejar a su bebĆ© y dos niƱos pequeƱos en un auto caliente durante casi una hora.
La detecciĆ³n temprana de la diabetes tipo 1 puede salvar la vida de los niƱos
Read full article: La detecciĆ³n temprana de la diabetes tipo 1 puede salvar la vida de los niƱosLa detecciĆ³n temprana de la diabetes es muy importante para salvar la vida de algĆŗn niƱo no diagnosticado. AquĆ los sĆntomas que podrĆan activar las alertas en los padres.
Descarga la aplicaciĆ³n de clima de KSAT para obtener pronĆ³sticos personalizados y precisos en San Antonio, o dondequiera
Read full article: Descarga la aplicaciĆ³n de clima de KSAT para obtener pronĆ³sticos personalizados y precisos en San Antonio, o dondequieraLa aplicaciĆ³n de clima de KSAT te trae las condiciones climĆ”ticas mĆ”s recientes en cualquier parte del mundo y los pronĆ³sticos mĆ”s precisos para planificar tu dĆa o semana.
Registrarse para Votar en Texas en las Elecciones del 5 de noviembre de el 2024
Read full article: Registrarse para Votar en Texas en las Elecciones del 5 de noviembre de el 2024AsegĆŗrate de estar registrado para votar antes de la fecha lĆmite del 7 de octubre para votar en las elecciones del 5 de noviembre en Texas.
Southland Conference announces suspensions in Incarnate Word, Texas A&M-Commerce postgame fight
Read full article: Southland Conference announces suspensions in Incarnate Word, Texas A&M-Commerce postgame fightThe Southland Conference said Wednesday that four Incarnate Word and four Texas A&M-Commerce men's basketball players have been suspended following a postgame brawl earlier this week.
UIW offers free tax help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
Read full article: UIW offers free tax help through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programThe H-E-B School of Business and Administration at the University of the Incarnate Word is offering free tax preparation service through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program or VITA.
āWeāre in a holding patternā: Dept. of Education delays release date of student FAFSA data to colleges, universities
Read full article: āWeāre in a holding patternā: Dept. of Education delays release date of student FAFSA data to colleges, universitiesSan Antonio schools, like UTSA and Alamo Colleges, said students should expect to receive financial aid packages later than normal.
How a Texas State University student journalistās reporting made a seismic impact nationally
Read full article: How a Texas State University student journalistās reporting made a seismic impact nationallyThe University Starās managing editor discusses a whirlwind week for Bobcat football and student media
Former NFL coach Jeff Fisher spends time with UIWās football team during fall camp
Read full article: Former NFL coach Jeff Fisher spends time with UIWās football team during fall campThe University of the Incarnate Wordās football program welcomed former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher to spend a few days with the team during fall camp ahead of the 2023-24 Division II football season.
āHardeningā SAISD schools with federal grant money to make them safer
Read full article: āHardeningā SAISD schools with federal grant money to make them saferOne month after the shooting at Robb Elementary, the federal government passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. One grant went to SAISD, specifically to "harden schools", keeping dangerous people out and strengthening communication inside
UIW gets $5.2 million to help place more mental health professionals in local schools
Read full article: UIW gets $5.2 million to help place more mental health professionals in local schoolsThe most recent round of federal funding went to the University of the Incarnate Word to help place more mental health professionals in our schools.
Police release more details, ask for help finding suspect who shot, killed UIW student on I-35
Read full article: Police release more details, ask for help finding suspect who shot, killed UIW student on I-35San Antonio police are asking the public for help finding the person who shot and killed a University of the Incarnate Word student earlier this month when he was driving home from a military ball.
UIW student was shot in head before crashing car, medical examiner confirms
Read full article: UIW student was shot in head before crashing car, medical examiner confirmsA 22-year-old nursing student at the University of the Incarnate Word was shot in the head before crashing his car Saturday night in Selma, according to the Bexar County medical examinerās office.
ROTC student at UIW killed in Selma after single-vehicle accident, police say
Read full article: ROTC student at UIW killed in Selma after single-vehicle accident, police sayA nursing student at the University of the Incarnate Word was killed over the weekend after witnesses say his car was swerving before it struck a median on IH-35 N.
UIW track athlete accused of kidnapping toddler outside apartment, stabbing childās mother with screwdriver
Read full article: UIW track athlete accused of kidnapping toddler outside apartment, stabbing childās mother with screwdriverMyrajah Deshjonae Rankin, 19, is charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
University of the Incarnate Word linebacker named Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the Year
Read full article: University of the Incarnate Word linebacker named Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the YearA linebacker for the University of the Incarnate Word on Tuesday was named the Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the Year, the school announced in a press release.
University of the Incarnate Word head football coach to take Texas State job
Read full article: University of the Incarnate Word head football coach to take Texas State jobThe University of Incarnate Word football coach has accepted the head coaching position at Texas State University, the school announced Friday.
36th annual Light the Way Holiday Festival offers in-person celebrations starting Saturday
Read full article: 36th annual Light the Way Holiday Festival offers in-person celebrations starting SaturdayThe University of the Incarnate Word hosted its annual Light The Way Holiday Festival as the official holiday start event for San Antonio.
UIW students nominated for 15 Lone Star Emmy awards, set new university record
Read full article: UIW students nominated for 15 Lone Star Emmy awards, set new university recordJournalism students at the University of the Incarnate Word are making history at the School of Communication by receiving a record amount of 15 Lone Star Emmy nominations.
Family of UIW student killed by campus police officer in 2013 settles lawsuit against university
Read full article: Family of UIW student killed by campus police officer in 2013 settles lawsuit against universityThe family of Cameron Redus, the student who was shot and killed by a University of the Incarnate Word police officer in 2013, has settled their lawsuit against the university.
UIW female student-athletes speak out against alleged inequities within Cardinals athletics department
Read full article: UIW female student-athletes speak out against alleged inequities within Cardinals athletics departmentFemale student-athletes at the University of Incarnate Word are speaking out and sharing their frustrations with the way their teams are treated within the Cardinals athletics department.
Cameron Redus wrongful death trial canceled as UIW, family near finalized settlement
Read full article: Cameron Redus wrongful death trial canceled as UIW, family near finalized settlementThe suit, filed by the family of Cameron Redus, had been scheduled for trial next Monday after years of delays and appeals in the case.
Immigration and leadership: Mexicoās former president, Vicente Fox gives speech at UIW
Read full article: Immigration and leadership: Mexicoās former president, Vicente Fox gives speech at UIWThe University of the Incarnate Word welcomed former Mexican President Vicente Fox as part of a new speaker series.
Despite pandemic, San Antonio nursing schools see record applications
Read full article: Despite pandemic, San Antonio nursing schools see record applicationsUT Health San Antonioās applications have more than doubled, from 258 applications in Spring 2020 to 596 in Fall 2021. UIW is seeing so many applications, and theyāve begun enrolling more students.
UIW, Trinity University menās basketball game on Thursday postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, officials say
Read full article: UIW, Trinity University menās basketball game on Thursday postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, officials sayThe University of the Incarnate Word menās basketball game against Trinity University, initially scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within Trinityās program, according to UIW officials.
San Antonioās Trinity named best regional university by U.S. News & World Report
Read full article: San Antonioās Trinity named best regional university by U.S. News & World ReportTrinity University was ranked the top regional university of the West in U.S. News & World Reportās 2022 best colleges rankings, released on Sept. 13.
LIST: Return to campus plans for San Antonio-area universities, colleges amid COVID-19 surge
Read full article: LIST: Return to campus plans for San Antonio-area universities, colleges amid COVID-19 surgeDespite the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations both city and statewide, local colleges and universities are readying for studentsā return for the school year.
UIW football wraps up second week of practice, excited to start spring schedule
Read full article: UIW football wraps up second week of practice, excited to start spring scheduleSAN ANTONIO ā Fresh off their second week of practice, the UIW Cardinals are ready to start their COVID-19 shortened spring schedule on Saturday, Feb. 20 against Sam Houston State at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
What is Confederate Heroes Day and why do Texans still celebrate it today?
Read full article: What is Confederate Heroes Day and why do Texans still celebrate it today?On Jan. 19 annually, state workers in Texas get the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day off, with pay, to celebrate āConfederate Heroes Day.ā The state requires agencies to keep āskeleton crewsā so that they are operational on the holiday, unlike some others, including MLK Day, when state officers are closed. The state holiday was created less than a decade after the federal signing of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. Some Southern states this year removed Confederate symbols, statues and monikers that they had long resisted calls to disband. So, removing Confederate Heroes Day is not erasing history. According to the Texas Tribune, other states that observe āConfederate Heroes Dayā as a holiday are: Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee and Virginia.
WATCH: UIW kicks off Light the Way holiday event
Read full article: WATCH: UIW kicks off Light the Way holiday eventSAN ANTONIO ā The University of the Incarnate Word kicked off its annual holiday tradition, Light the Way, on Friday. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, this yearās event has been transformed from a one-day festival into a three-day holiday drive. KSAT Q&A: What this yearās Light the Way event means to UIWWhile the 34th annual event is free, due to space and time considerations, visitors were encouraged to make reservations online. All reservations have been booked and all three days are officially āsold out.āVisitors will get a chance to travel through the one million lights that illuminate the UIW campus. The UIW Campus will be illuminated from dusk until dawn through Jan. 6.
University of the Incarnate Word expands South Side campus
Read full article: University of the Incarnate Word expands South Side campusSAN ANTONIO ā The University of the Incarnate Word is expanding its campus in a medically-underserved community on the South Side. The University of the Incarnate Word will now occupy seven buildings, covering 23.5 acres at Brooks and totaling 265,000 square feet of building space. āI am so excited to see our school just continue to grow and we continue to make these connections in the South Side,ā said Tobias. The new plant hopes to add more than 500 jobs to the South Side over four years. Owner Ernest Tagle said itās been a struggle during the pandemic, but opening on the South Side was always the plan.
WATCH: San Antonio medical, nursing students hold āWhite Coats for Black Livesā protest
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio medical, nursing students hold āWhite Coats for Black Livesā protestSAN ANTONIO ā Medical and nursing students from the University of the Incarnate Word and UT Health San Antonio will join together for a āWhite Coats for Black Livesā protest Sunday. The students will gather at 4 p.m. at the athletic fields at UT Health San Antonio. A participant tells KSAT they are expecting several hundred protesters and said there will be speakers from both schools of medicine as well as the school of nursing. The protest is student-led and participants said the administration was not involved in the planning or organization of the event. There have been āWhite Coats for Black Livesā protests at hospitals across the country in recent days.
Survivorās play about abuse, mental health, HIV is linking public to services
Read full article: Survivorās play about abuse, mental health, HIV is linking public to servicesLoving In Fear: Confronting Domestic ViolenceAs part of her recovery, she started an organization called We SPEAK on Purpose. So we, on purpose, go out and speak about family violence survival, we talk about mental health and we talk about HIV." Metro Health Violence Prevention Manager Jenny Hixon said all of these health issues are interconnected. āWe know that people who are HIV positive ā that disclosure in and of itself can lead to a violent episode. Doctors identifying teen abuse victims through series of questions"This isn't just about intervention; it's about prevention, too.
UIW cancels study abroad trip to Italy, urges precaution for other international travel
Read full article: UIW cancels study abroad trip to Italy, urges precaution for other international travelSAN ANTONIO ā The University of the Incarnate Word has suspended a faculty-led study abroad trip to Italy in light of a coronavirus outbreak in that country, and school officials are urging others to consider the CDCās travel warnings before making plans to travel internationally. UIW officials also sent a message to student and faculty about international travel plans during Spring Break. They were also encouraged to āevaluate non-essential travel throughout the Asia region during the Spring semester.āStudents from China were asked to contact the Office of International Services to advise of international travel plans in advance. The residence and dining halls will be open and fully operational during Spring Break for students staying on or near campus. UIW officials shared the following CDC recommendations for preventing the spread of respiratory viruses:
Local students remember Kobe Bryant as one of the greatest basketball players
Read full article: Local students remember Kobe Bryant as one of the greatest basketball playersSan Antonio ā Many students at the University of the Incarnate Word said on Monday that they have a lot of respect for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and remember watching him play. āSince Iām a ā90s baby, Iāve watched Kobe over the years, and as a Spurs fan, it was always difficult because it was always a challenge,ā UIW student Jacob Hernandez said. āHe taught me -- as well as generations of players, even people in general -- not just in basketball, to strive for greatness,ā said Moreno. ā(Kobe Bryant, Micheal Jordan) and Lebron (James), they are great in their own aspects. āJust hurt for his wife, losing her kid and her husband at the same time -- all the other people, too,ā said Emily Parkhurst, a UIW student.