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Latest News and Features

Hailee Alvarez poses in front of Main Building

Meet Five Hilltop Students Turning Passion Into Purpose

From acting and nursing to business, tech and neuroscience, these ��Ǻ�� students are shaping their futures on the hilltop.

Hilltoppers and supporters gather in front of the Carriage House to celebrate the grand opening of the reimagined space for The Kozmetsky Center.

��Ǻ�� and H-E-B Launch Central Texas’ First Tiny Forest for Climate Resilience in Austin

Trees and shrubs planted in the Tiny Forest will grow faster than traditional planting methods — leading to a more sustainable future.

Nayelly Granillo-Rios ’26, Nursing student.

First-Generation Student Finds Her Purpose in the Nursing Program

Nayelly Granillo-Rios ’26 reflects on her academic journey and experiences as one of the first-ever Nursing students on the hilltop.

4 Ways to See Our Campus

From ACC to the Hilltop: Transfer Students Thrive on Their Path to a Bachelor’s Degree

��Ǻ�� University Recognized as a Top Producer of Gilman Scholars

Visual Stories

Students hike down Enchanted Rock on a Texas Ecology class field trip

Texas Ecology Course Prepares Future Naturalists to Protect the State’s Environments

Amy Concillio, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, created a new Texas Ecology course where students study adaptable organisms that have survived Texas ecosystem’s changes.

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Campus Life Stories

St. Ed's students walking and talking after studying at a nearby coffee shop

18 Best Spots to Study in South Austin

Switch up your study routine with charming cafes, 24-hour study spots and outdoor hangouts.

Janiece Jefferson poses by Sorin Oak

A Student Scientist on the Front Lines of Climate Resilience Research at ��Ǻ�� Living Lab

��Ǻ�� Living Lab is reimagining the campus forest with climate-smart trees, student-led research, and a vision for a greener, more resilient Austin.

Two students on a school trip to Enchanted Rock for their Texas Ecology class hold up binoculars to study birds at a distance

Birdwatching and Environmental Science Thrive at ��Ǻ��

Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy Dr. Peter Beck was a pivotal figure in the ��Ǻ�� community.

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Alumni Stories

Alumni Marcela Andres poses for a photo

Education Innovator Marcela Andrés '05 on AI, Community and Leading with Humanity

Education innovator Marcela Andrés shares how AI, community engagement and humanity-centered leadership are shaping the future of education.

Transfer student Chandler Christopher poses at the Austin Motel

How a ��Ǻ�� Alum is Redefining Austin’s Indie Music Scene

Through his Austin-based record label Happen Twice, ��Ǻ�� alum Chandler Christopher ’22 champions indie artists, fosters local music culture, and builds a new model for creative entrepreneurship.

Tony Ho, Alfredo Naim and Emely Alvarado stand together outside of Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas

��Ǻ�� Alumni Grow Roots with Austin FC

Hilltoppers take part as Austin embraces its first major-league pro team.

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Featured Videos

Wetland Ecology and the Value of Craft

The College Tour: ��Ǻ�� University — Full Episode

��Ǻ�� and Austin: A Perfect Match for You

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University Magazine

��Ǻ�� University Magazine shares stories about the people, places and experiences that define the university's Holy Cross education.