Mark your calendars! Campanas de América 2027 will take place on February 6, 2027 — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
As we look ahead, we also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Campanas de América concert earlier this month. With your incredible enthusiasm and the widespread sharing of our Scholarship QR code, this year’s concert became the most profitable Campanas in the past 24 years.
Your support continues to elevate this cherished OLLU tradition and the mission it advances. The energy in the room, the generosity of our community and the shared spirit of celebration made this year truly unforgettable.
Tickets for Campanas 2027 will go on sale this fall!
This national recognition highlights the program’s academic excellence, hands-on training and outstanding value for students preparing for careers in cybersecurity and information systems security.
For OLLU students, this recognition simply affirms what they already know.
We are proud of our faculty, students, and alumni who continue to elevate the program’s reputation and impact.
Our Lady of the Lake University delivered an efficient and well-balanced performance in its 84–71 victory over Texas A&M University–Texarkana, showcasing offensive consistency and disciplined execution on both ends of the floor.
The Saints shot 47.3 percent from the field (26-of-55) and were particularly effective from three-point range, connecting on 11-of-27 attempts (40.7 percent). Jaydin Morin-Bishop led the team with 21 points, including three three-pointers, and converted 8-of-9 free throws to anchor the offense. Barack Holland added 19 points with three three-pointers of his own, while contributing five rebounds and two steals.
Jermey Irwin provided 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting, and Isaiah Moore added 12 points and six rebounds. Santiago Ochoa contributed across multiple categories, finishing with six rebounds and a team-high five assists, helping guide an offense that recorded 14 assists on 26 made field goals.
The Saints also received key contributions from their bench. Matthew Gonzalez was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting both of his three-point attempts for six points. Caleb Richardson added four points and four rebounds in limited minutes, while Davonte Durst provided three assists off the bench to maintain offensive flow.
Our Lady of the Lake controlled the game through perimeter shooting, free throw efficiency (21-of-28, 75 percent), and ball security. The Saints committed just 13 turnovers compared to Texarkana’s 15 and generated nine steals defensively.
The Saints will be back in action Saturday against LSU-Shreveport at 3:00 PM CDT. It will be Senior day.
Our Lady of the Lake University entered the tournament prepared to compete in a deep and talented field, and the Saints delivered moments that underscored the program’s growth and competitive potential over 54 demanding holes.
Leading the way for OLLU was Victor Peña-Cortes, who finished tied for ninth at 5-over par. Peña-Cortes set the tone early with an impressive 4-under opening round, one of the lowest scores in the field. His ability to attack the course and position himself among the tournament leaders highlighted OLLU’s play. Despite a challenging final round, his top-10 finish demonstrated the ability to contend against some of the region’s strongest programs.
Niall Langley-Brook and Alex Marshall each secured a tie for 13th at 13-over, providing steady contributions throughout the event. Both players showed composure across the first two rounds and remained competitive in a tightly packed leaderboard. Their performances reflect the foundation the team continues to build as the season progresses.
Juan Limon added a 21st-place finish, battling through each round with determination and providing critical experience in a competitive divisional setting. Fernando Limon rounded out the Saints efforts, continuing to gain valuable tournament reps that will contribute to the team’s development moving forward.
While the final standings reflect the challenges of a three-round tournament, OLLU’s performance revealed significant positives. The Saints proved they can produce low rounds and stay within reach of the leaderboard against established programs.
The Our Lady of the Lake University softball team delivered a commanding two-game sweep over the St. Mary’s University Rattlers, combining timely hitting and steady pitching to secure 7-2 and 9-6 victories.
In the opener, the Saints set the tone early and never relinquished control behind a balanced offensive attack that produced 12 hits. Arianna Alejandro sparked the lineup with two runs scored, while Boston Tijernia powered the middle of the order, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Marisa Rosales turned in one of the game’s standout performances, finishing 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, and an RBI as part of a two-run effort.
Yezenia Perez added a triple and drove in a run, and Novalee Gloria contributed a pair of hits, including a double, and two RBIs. Reanna Aguirre and Alyssa Guzman each brought in a run as the Saints capitalized on scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
Inside the circle, Annika Litterio delivered a complete-game performance to earn the win and improve to 4-1 on the season. She scattered seven hits, allowed two earned runs, and struck out seven across seven innings, throwing 128 pitches with 76 strikes.
The Saints carried that offensive rhythm into game two, erupting for nine runs on 12 hits to complete the sweep. Alejandro once again ignited the lineup, finishing 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Tijernia delivered the biggest blow of the afternoon, going 2-for-5 with a double and four RBIs to anchor the offense.
Yezenia Perez continued her strong series with two hits and three RBIs, while Alyssa Guzman went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate and scored once. Reanna Aguirre added two runs, and the Saints drew four walks to keep pressure on the Rattlers’ pitching staff.
Valeria Vielma earned the win in the circle for the Saints, moving to 2-0 after working four innings with five strikeouts. Litterio returned in relief to secure her first save of the season, allowing one run over three innings while striking out two to close out the 9-6 victory.
Across both games, Our Lady of the Lake combined disciplined at-bats with consistent pitching to outscore the Rattlers 16-8. The Saints will be back in action this weekend against Xavier (LA) in a series at New Orleans starting on Friday.
As I walked early this morning, I reflected on the week that was, the conversations I was invited into, the decisions we made, the processes that led to those decisions, the alignment of my actions with the stewardship of this calling, and the smiles I was blessed to give and receive. That memory alone gave me hundreds of reasons to smile once more.
A few steps ahead of me, I noticed a rectangular object on the ground. At the same time, my attention turned to the beautiful serenading duo of what I believe to be the Purple Martin and the Northern Cardinal. Their arrival some fifteen days ago has signaled the onset of spring, and though they are unaware of it, their song, like clockwork just before 6:00 a.m., lifts my soul each morning.
The rectangular object was a one-dollar bill.
I picked it up and continued my walk, admiring its texture. The almost denim-like weave of the paper was especially notable this morning. As I studied it, I could see the cross-threading of the pulp while George Washington stared back at me. It was as if, in that quiet moment, our nation’s first president spoke to me about his motto of integrity, duty, courtesy, and honesty.
When I turned the bill over, my eyes were drawn to two simple but powerful inscriptions: In God We Trust and E Pluribus Unum.
I smiled again.
E Pluribus Unum: “out of many, one.” From the founding of our nation in 1776, this phrase captured the bold aspiration of uniting diverse colonies, peoples, and perspectives into one shared purpose. Diversity held together by shared values. Many, moving together as one.
As a Catholic university, our congregational founders remind us that we are “rooted in profound confidence in God’s providential love and care for all.” We are all called to further the mission of Jesus. We are all called to unity without uniformity. To conviction without division. To purpose without pride.
At the moment, higher education stands at a crossroads. National enrollments continue to decline. Questions about the value of higher education surface weekly. The pace of change is accelerating. And yet, education remains one of the most powerful equalizers. Education transforms generations. It expands opportunity. It forms citizens. It dignifies lives, service, and work. It lifts families.
I am hard-pressed to think of another institution with the opportunity that stands before us at Our Lady of the Lake University. We have the opportunity, and obligation, to sharpen our mission with focus, to respond boldly to the needs of our time, and to credential learners so they may build livelihoods based on their values. All through a distinctive OLLU way.
E Pluribus Unum. Out of many, one.
We come from different neighborhoods, disciplines, backgrounds, experiences, aspirations, perspectives—and we are united by something deeper. We trust in God. We believe in human dignity. We commit ourselves to excellence. And we move forward, together, as one.
May we model, at our very core, what it means to be children of God who serve, who care, and who lift one another, who lift our students, toward a higher calling.
On Thursday, February 26, during the community hour of 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., President Abel Chávez will present to faculty and staff the higher education landscape. A thought-provoking presentation that looks at national and local demographics, opinions on higher ed, and OLLU’s comparative standing in San Antonio.
This will be an in-person, brown bag gathering in San Antonio; Houston and RGV campuses will be provided a TEAMS link to attend virtually. Your presence is necessary in shaping a thoughtful direction. As a steward of our university, please join your colleagues for this presentation.
RSVP’s are required. The specific location on campus for San Antonio will be shared soon.
Mark your calendars! Homecoming 2026 is set for February 27 – March 1, and Our Lady of the Lake University is excited to welcome back Saints alumni, friends, and family for a special celebration of 131 years of community and tradition.
This year’s Homecoming promises a full weekend of festivities, beginning Friday, February 27, and continuing through Sunday, March 1. From beloved traditions to opportunities to reconnect with classmates, faculty and fellow Saints, the weekend will showcase the spirit and legacy that make OLLU so special.
To view the schedule of events, sponsorship opportunities, OLLU’s online silent fundraising auction, and donations, visit our Homecoming 2026 Webpage below!
Spirit Week is here, and the Center for Student Involvement — through the leadership of SGA and the Saints Programming Board (SPB) — invites the OLLU community to gather in celebration of our shared identidad.
Rooted in tradition, orgullo, and comunidad, Spirit Week is fully student-programmed and intentionally designed to strengthen belonging across campus. Research consistently affirms what we know to be true at OLLU: when students feel seen, connected, and valued, they are more likely to thrive. This week creates those moments.
Saints street eats
The celebration begins Monday with Saints Street Eats, as SGA sponsors the Mr. Meximum Food Truck in Library Circle from 4:00–6:00 p.m. The first 50 student meals will be provided at no cost, offering an accessible and welcoming space for students to connect and build community.
Honoring the legacy
On Tuesday, we will gather in Renaissance Parlor during community hour for Honoring the Legacy. Participants will write personal notes of gratitude to the Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP) Sisters — a meaningful act that bridges past and present and honors the women whose faith and leadership continue to shape our misión.
Champions Breakfast
Wednesday morning shifts the focus to appreciation. During Champions Breakfast from 9-11, students will host a Faculty and Staff Appreciation event in Renaissance Parlor, offering complimentary bagels and words of thanks to the faculty and staff who invest daily in student growth and success.OLLU Saints
Saints Showdown
Spirit Week concludes Thursday with Saints Showdown in the UWAC. This student field day brings camaraderie, class pride, and shared energía into one culminating experience, reinforcing the joy and unity that define our campus culture.
More than a series of events, Spirit Week reflects the power of student leadership and the importance of creating intentional spaces for connection. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate throughout the week as we strengthen our sense of belonging and celebrate what makes OLLU distinct: tradition, pride, and familia.
As part of Spirit Week at Our Lady of the Lake University, Saints Showdown invites undergraduate students to step onto the field and be an athlete for a day — no experience required.
Hosted by SPB and held in the UWAC gym, this athlete-themed event brings classic field day competition indoors, giving students the chance to face off in tug of war, relay races, and other throwback-style games. It’s friendly rivalry, high energy, and Saints pride in motion.
More than just competition, Saints Showdown is about participation and community. Rally your classmates, reprsent your year, and enjoy an afternoon of movement, laughter, and connection. Free pizza will fuel the fun, and participants will receive custom Saints Showdown swag created specifically for this event.
At the end of the day, one grad year will raise the Champions Cup and claim campus bragging rights.
Spirit Week is about celebrating the OLLU familia, and Saints Showdown adds an athletic edge to that celebration.
Undergraduate students can sign up by grad year. Teams are forming now.
