University of St. Thomas (Texas)
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| Motto | Crescamus in Christo |
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Motto in English
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May we grow in Christ |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1947 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Basilians) |
| Endowment | $78.36 million |
| President | Dr. Robert Ivany |
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Academic staff
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158, Fall 2013 |
| Students | 3,711 (2014) |
| Undergraduates | 1,626 (2014) |
| Postgraduates | 2,085 (2014) |
| Location |
Houston, Texas, United States 29°44′18″N 95°23′30″W / 29.738207°N 95.391576°WCoordinates: 29°44′18″N 95°23′30″W / 29.738207°N 95.391576°W |
| Campus | Urban, 19 blocks |
| Slogan | Educating Leaders of Faith and Character |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Athletics | NAIA – RRAC |
| Nickname | Celts |
| Affiliations |
ACCU CIC NAICU ICUSTA |
| Website | www.stthom.edu |
The University of St. Thomas (also referred to as UST or St. Thomas) in Houston, Texas, United States is a comprehensive Catholic university. Founded in 1947 by Basilian Fathers, it serves as the only Catholic university in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. It is endorsed by The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.
On June 24, 1944, the Bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, Christopher E. Byrne, entered into an agreement with the Houston-based members of the Congregation of St. Basil to found a co-educational Roman Catholic university in Houston "as soon as practicable after the War, if possible by 1947." The Basilian Fathers had previously started several other secondary schools, as well as institutions of higher learning, throughout Texas in the early 20th Century, including St. Thomas High School, also located in Houston. The first classes at UST began on September 22, 1947 with 57 freshmen and 8 faculty members. UST graduated its first class on May 31, 1951. In addition to the Basilian Fathers on staff, there are also several Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist who reside in the convent on campus.
The University is named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Originally consisting solely of the Link–Lee House on the corner of Montrose and West Alabama, the University has expanded towards the South and West over the last 60 years, establishing itself as a notable landmark in Houston with over 20,000 graduates. The current expansion plan includes the acquisition and development of the majority of the land comprising 25 city blocks.
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