Applications for the United Way Child Care Scholarship are now being accepted. Powered by the Women United membership group, the scholarship supports parents pursuing a degree for the first time.
The scholarship is open to parents with financial need who are enrolled in school full-time or are working and enrolled part-time.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone you think could use the support!
To apply and learn more information about the Child Care Scholarship, click here.
A January 2024 working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that a double major offers better job security over a lifetime.
Dr. Andrew Hanks and his colleagues report that over the long term, college graduates with two majors or a dual degree are 56 percent less likely to suffer significant disruptions to their job earnings — such as pay cuts, layoffs, and periods of unemployment in general — than those with a single college major.
Since 2019, OLLU’s undergraduate Double Major in Four Years [DMFY] Degree Plans have become more common than at any time in school history, with combinations of majors in social work, psychology, and criminal justice leading the way. Students find greater return on investment for the DMFY college degree, saving tuition dollars by finishing faster and accelerating their entry into the workforce or onto graduate studies.
Students are more competitive when applying for jobs or graduate school because these additional credentials help them stand out in a crowded employment field. They also find more job choices available when you have two specialties instead of just one.
Visit www.ollusa.edu/doublemajor for more information on the undergraduate Double Major in Four Years [DMFY] Degree Plans available or contact John Gomez, PhD, Professor of Psychology, at jpgomez@ollusa.edu or call 210-431-6577.
Junior Finance majors Justin Gould and Luis Castro recently won the Dr. Keith A. Russell Memorial Awards for Academic Excellence from the San Antonio Chapter of the Financial Executives International (FEI).
Gould and Castro were among 14 students from local universities to receive the awards on Feb. 22 at the San Antonio Country Club. Each received $2,000 for the awards, which are given to students who excel in finance and accounting.
At the ceremony, Castro, a first-generation student, said, “During my off days, I spend my time working with my father on painting and remodeling. I feel very blessed and happy to be in the position I am in thanks to both of my hardworking parents who came from a country of low opportunity to see their children succeed.”
A member of the track and field team, Gould said, “I plan to graduate in the spring of 2025 and get a job in finance as a financial analyst. When I am not busy with being a college athlete, I enjoy spending my free time with my family, playing video games, being in nature, or the gym.”
OLLU professors J. Harrison Watts, PhD, and Michelle Avila, PhD, attended the ceremony with the students.
Kinesiology major Madison Garza was recently recognized as the Texas American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) Major of the Year at the TACSM Conference in Waco.
Garza and four other Kinesiology students – Natalie Esqueda, Adriana Guerrero, Dominique Boggs and Stephanie Tapia – participated in the conference on Feb. 22-23.
The OLLU students were accompanied by Emily Sauers, PhD, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Michael Maspero, MS, Instructor in Kinesiology.
Get ready to unlock endless possibilities at our Spring Career and Internship Expo!
Join us on March 20 from 11:30 am – 2 p.m. in the OLLU Mall Area (rain location: Chapel Auditorium) to connect with top employers, snag internships, and supercharge your career journey.
Plus, don’t miss out on exclusive hybrid seminars and workshops during our SLAM DUNK YOUR CAREER WEEK, designed to prep you for success and help you land your dream job!
Congratulations to Rachel Dziuba! A Biomathematics/Environmental Science and Sustainability Major and member of the women’s soccer team, Rachel has been accepted into the graduate Program in Environmental Analysis-Master of Science at Rice University.
A gifted student-athlete, she has served OLLU as Student Government Association President and Vice President, made the Dean’s List, received the Student Leadership Award, served the soccer team as a captain and twice won the Champions of Character Award.
Jacob Friesenhahn, PhD, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, took a group of Theology and Spiritual Action students to the Hindu Temple of San Antonio on Feb. 17.
Students learned about the architecture of the temple, basic Hindu beliefs and practices, and some of the Hindu gods and goddesses.
OLLU students in Theology and Spiritual Action regularly visit local houses of worship in order to learn about the world’s major religions.
Applications for the TExAS FAST scholars program and academic scholarships are now open (priority deadline is March 1).
All students majoring or minoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability are eligible to apply for the academic scholarship. Incoming freshmen and rising sophomores are eligible to apply for the scholars program. An announcement flyer is below, along with a a link to the program website where applications can be found:
Elevate your career with the Center for Career Development and Testing! Explore diverse opportunities in our upcoming events.
The Networking 101 workshop will be held today in Main Building, Room 220 at 12:30 p.m. A STEM social will be held on Wednesday in Main Building, Room 311 at 5 p.m.
Check out the flier below for a full calendar of events and secure your spot for a future filled with professional growth.
On Feb. 10, OLLU McNair Scholars teamed up with Habitat for Humanity, alongside McNair Scholars from UTSA and St. Mary’s for a day of service.
Seventeen students, staff, family, and friends of the OLLU program came together to set the framing of a home, build community, and have fun. This event marks the second year McNair Scholars Programs from the San Antonio area have gathered to collectively give back and serve the community.
