An OLLU-affiliated public art project has been nominated in the San Antonio Current’s citywide “Best of San Antonio” competition under the “Best Mural” category. This semester, students in Professor Gonzalez’s Barrio Arts and Popular Culture class partnered with community members to help restore the historic Segundo de Febrero Mural at the Cassiano Homes public housing complex.
The mural honors Segundo de Febrero and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, marking an important chapter in Mexican American history and identity. We are grateful to Juan Hernandez and Tache Torres, the original artists, as well as the Segundo de Febrero Committee, Opportunity Home, and Councilwoman Teri Castillo for allowing our students to be part of this meaningful project. Please vote to help recognize this important mural and the community history it represents: Best Mural Vote.
Our Lady of the Lake University continues to strengthen its commitment to academic excellence, cultural preservation, and community engagement with the expansion of Mexican American Studies on campus.
As part of this effort, the university is integrating the Center for Mexican American Studies and Research into broader academic and student programs, creating greater opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
Additionally, important archival materials will be moved into the university library, improving accessibility for students, faculty, and the public while supporting the long-term preservation of these invaluable cultural resources.
This initiative reflects OLLU’s mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution—honoring the rich history and contributions of Mexican American communities while fostering new pathways for research, learning, and engagement.
Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) will bring its large-scale free dental clinic to Our Lady of the Lake University on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, marking the first time the organization has hosted an event at OLLU. TMOM’s mission is to improve oral health and quality of life for underserved Texans by providing access to free, basic dental care through mobile clinic events.
The clinic is expected to treat approximately 400 to 500 patients each day. Services will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with patients lining up beginning at 5 a.m. both mornings.
Patients attending the clinic will complete registration, have their vital signs checked, receive dental X-rays, and then undergo treatment. Services will include cleanings, fillings, and extractions — all provided free of charge, with no insurance required.
Hundreds of volunteers, including dentists, dental hygienists, medical assistants, and registration staff, will support the two-day event. Registration will take place in OLLU’s main building, X-rays will be conducted in the MARC, and treatment areas will be located in the UWAC.
A special blessing for volunteers and staff will be held at Sacred Heart Chapel on Thursday before the clinic begins.
TMOM has hosted clinics in communities across Texas, but this appears to be the organization’s first event at OLLU and potentially its first major clinic in San Antonio. The outreach is expected to bring significant activity to campus while providing critical dental care to hundreds of community members in need.
Two organizations dedicated to advancing economic opportunity on San Antonio’s Westside are joining forces under the leadership of CEO Ryan Kuhl, creating a stronger collaborative effort focused on community growth, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization.
Credit Analco Gonzalez. Westside community members meet at the remodeled Basilica Frocks building on Martin & Zarzamora on May 20 to hear of the organizations’ merger and a status report on the historic Westside’s housing status.
ESTAR West was established with support of the Aspen Institute’s Latinos & Society Program to assist Westside entrepreneurs and small businesses through a collaborative network of resources, partnerships, and community-based initiatives. The organization works to ensure local businesses can thrive while preserving the culture and character of the historic Westside.
Credit Analco Gonzalez. Westside community members meet at the remodeled Basilica Frocks building on Martin & Zarzamora on May 20 to hear of the organizations’ merger and a status report on the historic Westside’s housing status.
Prosper West San Antonio – with its tagline of Prosperity without Displacement — focuses on fostering economic development, revitalizing commercial corridors, supporting small businesses, and promoting redevelopment that benefits residents while honoring the history and identity of the community. Together, the organizations aim to expand opportunities for residents and strengthen long-term economic sustainability across the Westside.
Our Lady of the Lake University continues to support these efforts through community partnerships and by serving as home to the MAESTRO Entrepreneur Center, a university tenant dedicated to supporting small Westside businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and business development resources.
As part of this growing partnership, OLLU will also host the annual “State of the Westside” gathering later this September at Thiry Auditorium. The event brings together civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, business owners, educators, and residents to discuss opportunities, challenges, and future investments shaping the Westside.
The collaboration reflects a shared vision among community partners to support inclusive growth while preserving the cultural heritage and economic vitality of San Antonio’s Westside.
The 2025–2026 Staff Annual Performance Evaluation period is now open from May 18, 2026, through June 12, 2026, and we ask that all evaluations be completed on or before Friday, June 12, 2026, through Teamflect in Microsoft Teams. This review period covers the current academic year, June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, and provides an important opportunity to reflect on accomplishments, recognize contributions, and support continued growth across our campus community.
Please note that annual evaluations are not required for employees hired within six months before May 31, 2026, as those employees will have already received a 90-day evaluation. For guidance on completing the Staff Performance Evaluation, please refer to the instructions available on the HR SharePoint site. We are grateful for your support and for the time and care you dedicate to this important process, and we encourage you to complete your evaluations promptly to ensure they are submitted on time.
Your feedback matters. As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment, we encourage all faculty, staff, and students to take a few moments to complete the monthly housekeeping services survey.
Your input helps us better understand what is working well, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen the overall quality and responsiveness of housekeeping services across campus. Honest and constructive feedback is essential as we continue working toward operational excellence and an exceptional campus experience for our community.
Please complete the survey by clicking on the button below:
As we move forward with our Fall 2026 enrollment efforts, we want to recognize the progress we have made together and keep our focus on the path ahead. Our current enrollment is 1,232, which reflects the commitment, collaboration, and care shown across the OLLU community.
With a goal of 1,800 students, we are continuing to build momentum, and every registration brings us closer to that finish line. Enrollment is a shared responsibility, and each interaction with prospective and current students makes a meaningful difference. We can all help strengthen this effort by sharing our OLLU experience with future Saints, supporting the students already part of our community, and staying engaged in campus-wide collaboration.
As you continue to see the enrollment thermometer across campus, please remember that every step forward matters. Together, through focus, unity, and shared purpose, we can reach our goal and continue building a thriving OLLU community.
The entire Our Lady of the Lake community can’t wait to welcome our newest Saints this summer! We’re thrilled to help our first-year students kick off their journey with an orientation experience that’s energizing, informative, and packed with resources to set them up for success.
Our two-part orientation program — Lake Day Orientation and Blue NationWelcome— is designed to help students fully prepare and connect with our community before their first day of classes.
🌊 Part 1: Lake Day Orientation
All incoming freshmen students are required to attend one of the following dates:
Tuesday, June 2
Thursday, June 18
Saturday, July 18
Lake Day Orientation is a fun and informative full-day event for students and their families to get a feel for what life at OLLU is all about.
At Lake Day, students will:
Connect with professors, staff, and fellow Saints
Dive into OLLU’s mission, values, and vibrant campus culture
Explore support services and resources for their academic and personal success
Chat directly with faculty about their major and minor
Get personalized support for financial aid, advising, and more!
💙 Part 2: Blue Nation Welcome
Student will be able to kick off their OLLU adventure with energy and confidence! Blue Nation Welcome is a dynamic, two-day program taking place Friday & Saturday,August 14–15, 2026, right before classes begin. Students will meet their classmates, get familiar with campus, and be ready to start their first semester strong!
The OLLU Saints Softball team continues to show why the program remains one of the strongest in Saints Athletics. Entering the 2026 season ranked No. 12 in the NAIA preseason poll after a dominant 47-9 overall record and a 27-1 mark in conference play, the Saints have continued to bring energy, focus, and competitive play to every game.
From big hits at the plate to key defensive stops, the Saints are competing with confidence and teamwork while representing OLLU with pride. That success carried into the postseason, where OLLU captured the 2026 RRAC Championship and advanced into the NAIA national tournament, further underscoring the program’s high standard of excellence.
The program reflects the dedication of student-athletes who balance academics, athletics, and leadership on and off the field. As the season progresses, OLLU Softball remains focused on competing at a high level and pushing toward postseason success — one game at a time.
Go Saints! 🥎💙
Check out their schedule and current bracket standing.
San Antonio, Texas- At the Trinity Invite in San Antonio, the women of Our Lady of the Lake University produced several strong performances across the track and field events, highlighted by success in the sprint races, relays, and jumps.
Freshman Alex Wells led the way for the Saints in the sprint events. In the women’s 100 meters, Wells placed third overall with a time of 12.21 seconds against a competitive field that included athletes from St. Thomas and Trinity. Fellow freshman Morgan Young also delivered a strong effort, finishing fifth overall in 12.44.
Wells returned later in the meet to post another standout performance in the women’s 200 meters. Competing against NAIA-level competition, she finished second overall with a time of 24.95 seconds, trailing only Huston-Tillotson’s Chaleica Booker. Her result marked one of the top sprint performances of the day for OLLU.
In the women’s 400 meters, junior Morghan Neely recorded a third-place finish with a time of 59.31 seconds, continuing a consistent outdoor campaign for the Saints in the quarter-mile event.
OLLU also found success in the distance races. Junior Daylah Vega placed third in the women’s 1500 meters with a time of 5:19.78, while senior Liliana Hernandez finished fourth in 5:24.54. Senior Mia Curiel and freshman Claudia Lopez added sixth- and eighth-place finishes respectively, giving the Saints multiple scoring performances in the event.
Vega and Lopez later competed in the women’s 800 meters alongside the rest of the OLLU middle-distance group. Vega crossed in 2:40.90, while Lopez finished in 2:41.57.
The Saints earned one of their top results of the meet in the women’s 4×800-meter relay. The team of Madison Perez, Mia Curiel, Monica Sanchez, and Liliana Hernandez captured first place with a winning time of 9:34.93, giving OLLU a relay title at the Trinity Invite.
In the hurdles, sophomore Kymberli Cavazos represented the Saints in both hurdle events. Cavazos recorded a time of 17.48 in the 100-meter hurdles before returning to place third overall in the 400-meter hurdles with a mark of 1:09.09. Senior Bethany Garr also competed in the 400 hurdles, finishing fifth in 1:14.45.
OLLU continued to perform well in the field events. Sophomore Jeslynn Flores tied for second place in the high jump after clearing 1.55 meters, matching one of the top marks of the competition. Sophomore Jadae Freeman placed sixth in the long jump with a mark of 5.30 meters and added a fourth-place finish in the triple jump with a leap of 10.88 meters.
