The OLLU Visual and New Media Arts program will present “Pain & Comfort,” a senior exhibition and capstone presentation by Dayanara Torres, also known as Dreamy Dulce.
In this new body of work, Torres explores personal experiences and pain through a multidisciplinary artistic approach while reflecting on the coping mechanisms that have shaped her journey.
The opening reception will be held on April 30 from 6-8 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Guests are invited to attend and experience this special presentation of Torres’ work. For more information, contact dtorres21sp61@ollusa.edu.
Our Lady of the Lake secured a 4–2 victory over Dillard University, using a strong doubles performance and key singles wins to come out on top in conference play.
The Saints established early momentum in doubles. Fukushima and Chiao dominated at No. 1 with a 6–0 win over Pisar and Chambon. While Muller and Guerrero fell 3–6 at No. 2 to Homma and Pereira, Laure and Peters delivered a 6–3 victory over Peres and Hatem at No. 3 to clinch the doubles point and give Our Lady of the Lake a 2–1 lead.
In singles, the Saints continued to build on that advantage. Guerrero earned an important win at No. 1, battling past Chiao in a competitive three-set match, 7–6, 7–6, 6–1. At No. 2, Pisar was awarded the victory after Fukushima was forced to retire, adding another point for Our Lady of the Lake.
Dillard responded with a win at No. 3, where Pereira defeated Peters, but the Saints answered at No. 4 as Laure secured a hard-fought three-set victory over Homma, 6–1, 0–6, 6–1, to keep the momentum on their side.
With the match already in hand, Muller added a strong comeback win at No. 5, rallying for a 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 victory over Peres, and Chambon closed out play with a 6–1, 6–4 win over Hatem at No. 6.
Our Lady of the Lake’s depth and resilience were on full display, as the team capitalized on doubles success and delivered in key singles moments to earn the 4–2 victory.
The Our Lady of the Lake Saints baseball team earned a doubleheader sweep over Huston-Tillotson, winning Game 1 by a score of 10-1 and Game 2 by a score of 11-4, behind consistent pitching performances and balanced offensive production across both contests.
In Game 1, the Saints took control early and never trailed, scoring in multiple innings while applying steady pressure throughout the lineup. Joshua Milton led the offense with three RBIs on two hits, while Diego Zuniga and Christian Martinez each contributed two RBIs. Additional run production came from Jacob Cueva, Aiden Gonzalez, and Brett Atkinson, as the Saints capitalized on 10 walks and limited defensive miscues by Huston-Tillotson.
Manuel Flores delivered a strong start on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing just one run on seven hits while striking out five and walking one. His efficiency and ability to work ahead in counts kept Huston-Tillotson from generating sustained offensive momentum. The Rams lone run came on an RBI by Jacob Perez.
Game 2 featured a more competitive start before Our Lady of the Lake again pulled away for an 11-4 victory. Huston-Tillotson produced five hits and four runs, with RBI contributions from Joseph Brown, Kendall Brown, Jacob Perez, and Israel Brenes. The Rams also added stolen bases from Joseph Brown, Jeremiah Wiley, and Brenes, but were unable to sustain scoring opportunities against the Saints’ pitching staff.
Offensively, the Saints once again displayed depth and situational hitting. Benjamyn Hovda, Drew Saucedo, Joshua Milton, Christian Martinez, Juan Garcia, Brett Atkinson, and Alex Rodriguez all contributed to the scoring output. Saucedo and Alex Rodriguez each drove in multiple runs, while Martinez and Hovda provided key extra-base production and run support throughout the lineup. The Saints also benefited from aggressive baserunning and timely execution with runners in scoring position.
On the mound, Mason Ruiz started for the Saints, working 3.2 innings while striking out five. Xavior Salazar earned the win in relief, followed by effective appearances from Christian Perez and Nolan Nicholson, as the bullpen limited Huston-Tillotson over the final innings to secure the victory.
For Huston-Tillotson, Bryce Sanchez started and was followed by Anthony Larzabal and Cullen Lee. The staff combined for seven strikeouts but struggled with command, issuing eight walks and allowing 11 runs in the contest.
Across both games, Our Lady of the Lake combined strong pitching performances with disciplined offensive execution, outscoring Huston-Tillotson 21-5 over the doubleheader to secure the sweep.
The return to NCA/NDA Nationals in Daytona Beach marked another significant chapter for OLLU Dance and Cheer, a program that has established itself as a consistent presence among the nation’s top collegiate teams. Competing in an event that brought together over 1,500 teams, 75,000 athletes, and representation from 45 states across three days, the level of competition remained exceptionally high, demanding precision, consistency, and composure at every stage.
Following a national championship the previous year, OLLU Cheer entered the NAIA Game Day division with a clear understanding of the expectations associated with their program. Their performance reflected strong dedication, effective crowd-leading ability, and a disciplined approach throughout. Earning a score of 80.0875, they secured a second-place finish behind Texas Wesleyan. The result highlights both the competitive nature of the division and OLLU’s continued position among its top programs.
OLLU Dance also demonstrated a solid performance at the national level, finishing 7th overall with a score of 73.95 in the NAIA Team Performance Division. In a field characterized by technical difficulty and creative choreography, the team maintained a high standard of execution and synchronization. Their placement reflects both the depth of talent within the division and the program’s ongoing commitment to growth and refinement.
Overall, OLLU Dance and Cheer once again performed at a level consistent with a nationally competitive program. Their results at Daytona reinforce a strong foundation and position them well for continued success in future national competitions.
The top eight teams remained unchanged in the latest NAIA Women’s Tennis Top 25, with Keiser (Fla.) continuing to lead the way at No. 1 with 300 points and 11 first-place votes. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Tennessee Wesleyan held steady at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, as the top tier of the poll remained intact.
Outside of that group, St. Thomas (Fla.) delivered the most notable climb, jumping from No. 13 into the top 10 at No. 9. Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) also moved up one spot to No. 15, while Indiana Wesleyan inched back into the top 20 at No. 20 after sitting at No. 21 in the previous poll.
Further down the rankings, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) entered the poll at No. 21 after previously receiving votes, marking the largest overall jump this week. Coastal Georgia also continued its upward movement, climbing from No. 25 to No. 22.
The final poll will be released on Wednesday, April 22.
RRAC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week – Willis Thibeaux – Our Lady of the Lake (Texas)
OLLU freshman Willis Thibeaux participated in the Cactus Cup hosted by Texas A&M-Kingsville. He placed first among NCAA D2 schools and set an OLLU record in the long jump with a mark of 7.61m among a field of 15. He finished second in the triple jump with a 14.09m mark. Six men participated in this event.
Celebrate Fiesta with OLLU! 🎉 Official OLLU Fiesta Medals will be on sale tomorrow for $10 each. Stop by, grab your medal, and help support the Sisters’ Legacy Scholarship, continuing the mission and impact of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
Late last Friday afternoon I was distracted during my daughter’s softball game as the starting lineup was being called. In my hand was my phone, rotated horizontally, displaying on the screen the final moments of Artemis II splashdown.
The Artemis II mission was personally meaningful for several reasons, including the togetherness of the mission, the present global opportunity for kinship, dignity, and respect, and because Yvonne Villegas-Aguilera played an important role in this mission. Yvonne is a 2002 OLLUmna who during her time at OLLU was a McNair Scholar and deeply involved with campus ministry. Yvonne is the Deputy Chief Engineer responsible for the design and manufacturing of the propulsion system used in the same Orion spacecraft that splashed down Friday following the 10-day 695,000 mile mission. Friday afternoon the inner curious kid watched attentively, the mechanical engineer calculated, and the proud university president couldn’t stop thinking about the opportunities that await our students with their OLLU degree, all while thanking Yvonne and our OLLU community who made it possible for her. I am so inspired by our ongoing conversations and possibilities for our emerging unique definition of Focused Differentiation at OLLU.
Each of you is actively engaged in what Focused Differentiation will become for us. Yvonne’s success is not accidental, on the contrary, it is the result of focus, discipline, and alignment. Aligning mission, clarity, and execution will only scale outcomes like Yvonne’s.
Our institutional data reinforces the urgency of this work. We have experienced market share erosion in an increasingly competitive and constrained landscape. In Spring 2026, approximately 80% of our undergraduate semester credit hours are concentrated in just 31% of our academic programs. At the graduate level, 80% of semester credit hours are concentrated in just 19% of programs. Our students are already signaling where demand is strongest and where OLLU’s strengths resonate most clearly.
Focused Differentiation now requires that we swiftly clarify two dimensions: our narrow target market, and our unique differentiators. The sum will concentrate our efforts where we can make the greatest difference. We will sharpen our focus. We will align our energy. And we will commit to becoming distinctive in the areas where our mission and strengths will change the livelihoods of our graduates.
It is the work we are doing for our students, our legacy, together by responding to meet the needs of the time.
I am grateful to you for the opportunity of a lifetime to serve our students.
As we work together to make Fall 2026 as successful as possible, our vision is clear – we want our classes filled with students and our community full of energy and opportunity. Achieving this will take all of us working together with focus and urgency. Enrollment is a shared responsibility, and every interaction we have with students matters.
As a community, we each play a role in this effort:
Recruit future students by sharing your OLLU experience
Retain the amazing OLLU students that are already here
Engage and collaborate across campus with everyone that crosses your path
Together, we can create a vibrant, welcoming environment that makes OLLU not only a great place to study, but also a place to work, grow, and truly enjoy the college experience.
You will see the enrollment thermometer displayed across campus each week as we track our progress together. Every registration matters, and every conversation counts. Let’s work as one community to build momentum, support one another, and reach 1,800 students for Fall 2026.
