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Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Dr. Thomas M. Evans, President of the University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word and Methodist Healthcare Ministries Announce New Partnership

02/03/2025 Sourced from UIW News

SAN ANTONIO – February 3, 2025 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) and Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will help MHM employees, and their dependents advance their higher education dreams through UIW. Specifically, the agreement, which was formally signed during a ceremony on Monday, January 27, 2025, will allow for MHM employees and their families to pursue, advance, or refine work skills through an array of programs offered through the UIW School of Professional Studies (UIWSPS) at reduced tuition rates.

UIW School of Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Gather for Faculty Assembly

09/27/2024 Sourced from UIW News

On Saturday, Sept. 14, UIW’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) hosted its annual faculty assembly. SPS faculty and staff gathered in the Student Engagement Center (SEC) Ballroom to share insights, best practices and consider new strategies for enhancing student education and engagement. The assembly is meant to foster a sense of community and collaboration as the SPS community commits to their shared goals for the upcoming year.

UIW School of Professional Studies Enters New Partnership with the City of Dallas

07/26/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) School of Professional Studies is proud to announce that it has entered a partnership with the City of Dallas. This agreement will ensure that City of Dallas employees and their families will have access to higher education for years to come through UIWSPS programs.

UIW SPS Student takes part in Global Online Peace Game

05/10/2024 Sourced from UIW News

“My experience was incredible.” That is the way Kira Gonzalez, a Psychology student in the University of Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (UIW SPS), describes what happened in her life after taking part in a program known as the Global Online Peace Game.

UIWSPS's Dr. Jessica Parra to Serve on the Board of Texas Women in Higher Education

03/22/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (UIWSPS) is proud to announce that Dr. Jessica Parra, assistant dean of UIWSPS, has been selected to serve on the esteemed board of directors of the Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE).

UIW and Methodist Healthcare Enter Historic Agreement

03/19/2024 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (UIWSPS) and Methodist Healthcare have entered into a historic agreement that promises to lift the lives of thousands of employees and their families.

UIW School of Professional Studies travels to Washington D.C. with Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

02/23/2024 Sourced from UIW News

Dr. Osman Özturgut, associate provost for Strategic Outreach and Partnerships and dean of the UIW School of Professional Studies, traveled with the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to Washington D.C. for its annual “SA to DC” trip this month. The trip was organized by the chamber to address key issues in San Antonio and advocate for higher education and workforce development.

UIW School of Professional Studies hosts Greater San Antonio Chamber Workforce Development Discussion Panel

01/17/2024 Sourced from UIW News

San Antonio – January 17, 2024 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) School of Professional Studies hosted the Greater San Antonio Chamber for their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The meeting consisted of a panel discussion revolving around the importance of workforce development and partnerships within higher education. A common point of conversation highlighted how institutions such as UIW provide innovative education programs that provide unique skills preparing students for the workforce.

Student Helping in Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thanksgiving Food Drive Held to Provide Holiday Meals to Families in Need

12/01/2023 Sourced from UIW News

The UIW School of Professional Studies and the Ettling Center of Civic Leadership and Sustainability collaborated to organize a food drive for UIW students and community members in need. The drive was successful, collecting over 500 canned food items and infant supplies. All the donations were put together to distribute 12 bags and 15 baskets of canned food goods to UIW students and their families for them to enjoy on Thanksgiving. The UIW SPS and the Ettling Center will host another food drive from December 1 through January 12 to help more families in need during the holiday season.

UIW Recognized by City of San Antonio for Workforce Development Program

11/03/2023 Sourced from UIW News

San Antonio – November 3, 2023 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that the City of San Antonio declared Thursday, November 2, 2023, as Triple Helix Executive Leadership for Global Competitiveness Day. The Triple Helix model is a workforce development program in UIW’s School of Professional Studies which is dedicated to developing a skilled workforce based on partnerships among government, higher education and industry.

Dr. Jessica Parra wearing graduation regalia

Earning the Hat

05/10/2023 Sourced from UIW News

She always wanted “the hat,” – the tam doctoral candidates wear as they graduate and earn their degrees. On Saturday, May 6, Jessica Parra finally achieved her dream. The director of Student Services for UIW’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) crossed the stage and became Dr. Jessica Parra, finally earning her Doctor of Business Administration degree from UIW’s SPS program.

UIW Human Resources Program Makes “Best of” List

04/18/2023 Sourced from UIW News

UIW is proud to announce that Best Accredited Colleges has released its 2023 rankings and the UIW School of Professional Studies (SPS) has been ranked #31 on the Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources.

Members of UIW SPS and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

UIW SPS Attends 88th Texas Legislative Session

03/09/2023 Sourced from UIW News

Members of the University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (SPS) recently attended the 88th Texas Legislative Session at the State Capital as representatives of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the community, SPS championed legislation that will provide the greatest economic and community success in our region.

Major Publication Ranks UIW Among Its “Best Of” Online Programs

02/28/2023

UIW is proud to announce that it has been named among the best in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Online Programs list which was released today. UIW ranked No. 61 in the nation on the list of Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans. UIW also ranked No. 104 on the list of overall Best Online Bachelor’s degrees.

UIW School of Professional Studies Finalizes New Partnership with Google

02/02/2023 Sourced from UIW News

UIW is proud to announce that the UIW School of Professional Studies (SPS) has partnered with Google to offer Google Career Certificate Programs. The certificates will be offered in the fields of data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, IT automation, project management and user experience (UX) design.

Dr. Osman Ozturgut and Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai

UIW SPS Partners with Community Leaders to Address Workforce Needs in the Face of Globalization

01/20/2023 Sourced from UIW News

The University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies (SPS), in collaboration with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, hosted the January Education and Workforce Development Council meeting on Jan. 18. More than 100 community partners attended the event. At the meeting, community leaders discussed the changing landscape of business and the need to adapt in the face of increasing globalization.

UIW Named to List of Best Online Psychology Programs

12/14/2022 Sourced from UIW News

UIW is proud to announce that Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included the UIW School of Professional Studies to its list of the Best Online Psychology Programs in 2023. The research identifies top schools in the nation based on tuition costs, the number of credits required to graduate, and the online coursework delivery format.

UIW Earns Top 10 Ranking in Service to Military and Veterans

09/09/2022

UIW is proud to announce that it has been ranked #6 in the nation by the online site Military Times in its 2022 Best for Vets list. Last year, UIW ranked #43 on the annual list.

University of the Incarnate Word Northwest Campus

SPS Professor Assigned to US Department of Defense Task Force

04/06/2022 Sourced from UIW News

The United States Department of Defense has appointed Dr. Gregg Anders, professor of Health Sciences at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Professional Studies, to a task force working with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS).

UIW sign at the corner of Broadway and Hildebrand

UIW Ranked Among the Best in Major Publication

01/25/2022

UIW has been ranked among the best Universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “Best Of” list which was released today. UIW ranked No. 87 on the list of Best Bachelor’s Online degrees and was the highest-ranking San Antonio institution on that list. UIW also ranked No. 51 on the list of Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans.

UIW Online MBA Ranked by National Publication

05/18/2021

University of the Incarnate Word is proud to announce that Fortune Education has listed UIW in its first-ever rankings of the top Online Master of Business Administration programs in the country. UIW ranked number 73 on the list that was based on several categories including acceptance requirements and alumni base.

UIW Ranked Among Best in Psychology Programs in the Nation

04/29/2021 Sourced from UIW News

UIW is proud to announce that the national website Intelligent.com has ranked the UIW Master of Administration with a concentration of Industrial and Organizational Psychology program as one of the Best Online Master’s in Psychology Degree Programs for 2021.

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