The Honors Program at St. Mary’s University serves a vibrant and diverse community of students who have demonstrated exceptional talent, skill, and academic success. The program's mission is to attract these outstanding individuals to St. Mary’s and provide them with a rigorous and enriching educational experience. Through courses rooted in the Catholic intellectual and liberal arts traditions, students are encouraged to critically engage in the thoughtful formation of their worldview. The program complements professional development with a focus on fostering intellectual growth, preparing graduates to excel in their future endeavors, and empowering them to make a meaningful impact on the world.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Behind Closed Doors, Beyond The Cell: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents, Averi R. Amaro
DC's Kitchen: A Comprehensive Business Plan, Mark A. Chesson II
Microplastic Exposure Alters Tubulin Leading to Alterations in Insulin Secretion by Pancreatic Beta Cells, Anakaren Garcia
Empathy on Trial: The Role of Neuroscience and Communication in Sexual violence Jurisprudence, Samantha M. Gonzales
I Knew You Were Trouble When You Walked In: The Negative Effects and Shortcomings of United Nations Peacekeeping Efforts, Andrea G. Heredia-Ortiz
Language of the Law: Understanding the impact of code-switching within legal fields through legal blog analyses, Kira A. Johnson
Sanando La Herida Abierta: The Open-Borders Debate, Latinx Feminist Voices, and Spiritual Activism, Amely Logan
Exploring the Struggles of Minorities in Low-Income Communities with Affording and Financing Housing in San Antonio, Daniel Maes
Silent Cries: Analyzing the Psychological Profiles of High School Shooters, Kayla N. Martinez
Influence of Build Plate Location on Tensile Properties and Residual Stresses in LPBF-Fabricated Stainless Steel 316 Components, Yareli Zelaya Pavón
Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Ethical Accounting through AI and ESG, Rafael L. Portillo
Mental Health and Law: How can Attorneys Improve their Wellbeing?, Matthew P. Ruble
Quien soy sin mi idioma nativo?: The Loss of the Spanish Language and its Effects on Identity, Wilzaid L. Santiago-Maldonado
Tonight’s Top Story: Analyzing English and Spanish-language National and Local Newscasts for Content Differences, Esteban N. Serrano
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
To Define and Protect the Best Interest of the Child, Nadia Abdulbaki
Exploring the relationship between cold medicine abuse and recreational drug use, Luis Barco
Objective.gg: Uniting Scholastic Esports, Martin D. Beirne IV
The Role of Media Literacy in Understanding Ideological Bias in News Coverage of Texas AG Ken Paxton's Lawsuit Against Annunciation House, Sybonae Acosta Castillo
The United States Supreme Court’s Interpretation of the “Establishment Clause” and How It Has Impacted Texas Politics Today, Rebecca Hailie Castro
The Effect of Supranational Organizations on Investment Project Success, Isaiah D. Chavez
Milton Holland: An enslaved Texan who earned the nation's highest military honor, Patrick C. Coan
Head for feminism, body for fashion: fashion and feminism, Madeline Emke
The Role and Therapeutic Possibilities of PELP1 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Cells, Marian Hernandez Fernandez
Study of the Brain Anatomy of Three Extinct Marsupials: Thylacinus cynocephalus, Thylacoleo carnifex, and Silvabestius johnnilandi, Francisco Garcia
Empowering families: the role of labor unions in advancing paid family leave policy, Madison Goza