丝瓜AV: A University On The Rise
Building For Tomorrow
Since the arrival of President Abel A. Cha虂vez, MBA, PhD, in 2022, Our Lady of the Lake University has raised more than $31 million, launched new programs and scholarships and embraced a new level of energy and excitement.
Dr. Cha虂vez has immersed himself in the community. He attends regular breakfasts with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and luncheons with business leaders. He speaks at galas, participates in local events and visits 丝瓜AV campuses in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley. He meets with faculty, listens to students and joins Saints fans in the bleachers at athletic events. Dr. Cha虂vez is a leader on the move.
Leaders Applaud President Cha虂vez
San Antonio Mayor
Ron Nirenberg
鈥�In the brief time that Abel has been at the helm of Our Lady of the Lake University,
he has already energized the community about the future of the institution and the
critical role it should play in the resurgence of San Antonio鈥檚 historic West Side.鈥�
鈥� From San Antonio Magazine
County Judge
Peter Sakai
鈥�Dr. Abel Ch谩vez has done a terrific job in his first year as President of Our Lady
of the Lake University. He brings vision and leadership to the community he works
in. 丝瓜AV is a West Side gem and Dr. Ch谩vez is the perfect person to help both the
university and the surrounding area flourish.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
County Commissioner, Pct. 4
Tommy Calvert
鈥�Mr. President, I want to thank you for bringing new energy and new life to Our Lady
of the Lake University. Your reputation is spreading quickly around San Antonio as
someone who is going to do a lot of great things.鈥�
鈥� During Commissioners Court meeting
Congressman
Joaquin Castro
鈥�Over the last year, Dr. Ch谩vez has quickly established himself as a champion for both 丝瓜AV and the West Side of San Antonio. With tens of millions of dollars in new funding for scholarship and service, 丝瓜AV is thriving under his leadership and I look forward to the accomplishments of his second year.鈥�
New Energy at 丝瓜AV
丝瓜AV has received several seven-figure grants, which have excited faculty and students. The most recent is a $5 million USDA grant for scholarships and research. 丝瓜AV also received a $3 million 鈥淩ethink to Retain: IDEA in Action鈥� grant, which will help improve retention of first-time students.
鈥�I鈥檓 excited about the Environmental Science program,鈥� said Briana Salas, PhD, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science.
Local, State and National Media Exposure
President Cha虂vez has been featured in national publications, such as 鈥淭he Hispanic
Outlook on Higher Education鈥� and NBCNews.com, and granted interviews to numerous media
outlets.
Among them: The San Antonio Express-News, the San Antonio Business Journal, the San Antonio Report,
San Antonio Magazine, KSAT-12, News 4 WOAI, KENS-5, KLRN-TV, Univision 41, Telemundo
60, Catholic Television of San Antonio, the San Antonio Current and Today鈥檚 Catholic.
New Buildings and Renovations for the Next Generation
丝瓜AV is expanding its footprint and reach. A new Center for Children and Family will be built close to campus. Renovations will begin soon on Chapel Auditorium. Also, plans are underway for a remodel of the Sueltenfuss Library and other infrastructure needs across the university.
The commitment to the advancement of 丝瓜AV is rooted in its rich legacy and propelled by the promise of a brighter future.
Sueltenfuss Library
Library Circulation Desk
Library Entrance
Student Study Area
Coffee Bar Area
Science Building
Science Building - Night View
Kinesiology Lab
Science Building - Lake View
Science Building - Day View
Biology Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Biology Wet Lab
Classroom
Organic Chemistry Lab
Main Lobby
Chapel Auditorium
Center for Children and Family
Supporting Tomorrow鈥檚 Leaders with the Futuro Scholarship Program
Our new 丝瓜AV Futuro Leaders Scholars program recognizes academically talented, leadership driven, first-generation college-bound students with a full tuition and fees scholarship.
The first cohort includes 20 students from across Texas for the 2023-2024 academic year. Each 贵耻迟耻谤辞鈥檚 scholar will:
- Take part in mentorship sessions with President Cha虂vez
- Live together on the same floor of the residence hall
- Take classes together
- Attend leadership-focused events and activities outside of class
First Cohort - 丝瓜AV Futuro Scholars Program
Futuro Leaders Scholars Program