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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
The university's forensic science program has been working toward the American Academy of Forensic Science’s accreditation for a decade. Eight days before a scheduled site visit from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission, the programs accreditation application was pulled after not receiving approval from the Board of Trustees as a next step in the process.

Students express worry, disappointment over halt in forensic science accreditation process

Hailey Womack, News Editor
April 19, 2024
Residents at Basil Moreau Hall hang several flags in the building’s main lobby. Each flag represents different racial, ethnic and social identities that students are a part of.

New task force, student-led efforts make pathway for symbols of inclusivity on campus

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
CAMP and Chicanx/Latinx Studies welcomed Saúl Sánchez, Ph.D., to talk to students about his book, describe his experience as a former migrant worker, as well as discuss themes about education, family and adversity. The conversation is hosted in observance of National Farmworker Awareness Week.

Chicanx/Latinx studies collaborates with CAMP to welcome guest author for conversation in observation of National Farmworker Awareness Week

Zemira Recio, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024
A student-led petition and protest led the Faculty Senate to pass a motion for a vote of no confidence in President Fuentes. The vote is expected to advance to the Collegium, which consists of all faculty who teach two or more classes this semester.

Board of Trustees meets with subcommittee of Faculty Senate in act of shared governance

Sienna Wight, Viewpoints Editor
March 27, 2024
Junior Timothee Pommier and junior Andrea Ochoa planting flowers in front of Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.

Annual Big Event celebrates 20 years on the hilltop

Gabrielle Caumon, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Attendees traverse the Austin Convention Center to attend the wide range of events offered at SXSW EDU. The expo features various companies, products and other education related entities attendees can pause to observe.

SXSW EDU cultivates conversations, innovations showcasing trends in modern American education

Chloe Almendarez, Managing Editor
March 18, 2024
Mackey (center) gathered for a picture with the session’s attendees, which included students, faculty and staff. At the session, the tables were pushed together to create a seminar-like experience for the attendees. This was done because Mackey wished to engage and connect with the attendees better.

Revived philosophy speaker series brings ACC professor to lecture on connection between Martin Luther King, Jr., philosophy

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
March 16, 2024
The new Progress flag hanging in Meadows Coffee, representing the LGBTQ+ community on campus.

University administration returns Pride flag to Meadows Coffeehouse after missing for seven months

Gabrielle Caumon, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Professor Nancy Salisbury in the shining sunshine on Ragsdale Lawn, the venue for her new initiative.

Professor-led initiative fosters campus sustainability conversations

William Perrins, Reporter
March 4, 2024
Epau giving his speech on the final day of Convocation. From Uganda, Epau attended Holy Cross Lake View Secondary School in Jinja, Uganda before coming to St. Edward's. He is the first Ugandan Moreau Scholar to come to SEU.

St. Edward’s University hosts Convocation 2024, brings educators from across the world to remember, create hope

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
March 4, 2024
The Kozmetsky Center is an organization at St. Edward’s that is spreading awareness about political topics. They have multiple events throughout this semester. Their next event “2024 Election Hangover” will be on March 7, 2024 at Carter Auditorium.

Kozmetsky Center’s second event educates students about 2024 elections

Louie Moore, Reporter
March 4, 2024
Students gather on the university Seal with signs displaying call to actions. Students dance around to pop music in rainbow attire as they await the results of today's Faculty Senate meeting.

Faculty Senate moves for no confidence in St. Edward’s University president

Claire Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
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