The University of Incarnate Word softball team won the first game of their doubleheader against McNeese State University but lost the second game.

More than 20 NFL scouts descended Monday on San Antonio to discover the next football superstar in next month’s NFL draft.

The annual University of Texas at Austin Orange and White spring football game will not happen this year.

Conner McQueen, who previously served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), joins the Raiders as an assistant wide receivers coach.

The Cardinals are looking to go even further next season after reaching the quarterfinal round of the FCS playoff bracket last year.

The University of the Incarnate Word believes in head football coach Clint Killough so much that they extended his contract on Tuesday.

Coming off a huge Southland Conference win against Houston Christian University last weekend, the UIW women’s basketball team earned back-to-back SLC victories with a 52-43 win over the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Thursday night.

The transition from Piraeus, Greece, to the Alamo City might seem like a culture shock to some — but not to Panos Vlachogiannakos.

The Sunday after conference championships mean teams are set for bowl games, and San Antonio hit the jackpot for the Valero Alamo Bowl.

Zach Calzada threw for 182 yards and his 17-yard scoring pass to Roy Alexander was the game’s only touchdown and Incarnate Word beat Villanova 13-6 in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

An eventful signing day around the Alamo City saw student-athletes from Alamo Heights, Steele, Harlan and Pieper commit to Division I universities.

What is the Santa Muerte, and why do some people believe it has a negative reputation?

The corner of Hildebrand and Broadway takes on a different look this time of year.

Zach Calzada threw five touchdown passes and Incarnate Word beat Lamar 41-20 on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Southland Conference.

Jalen Walthall, the wide receiver of the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals, is getting his moment in the spotlight after a unique touchdown celebration went viral.

Zach Calzada threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns and Incarnate Word never trailed in its 34-31 win over Southeast Louisiana.

A water main break on Broadway St. is effecting UIW and the San Antonio Zoo.

The Fall 2024 semester is officially underway and we are getting an enrollment breakdown from local colleges and universities.

A University of Incarnate Word student created an original costume for SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Halloween event.

The $15,000 grant from San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability will also support renovations of a greenhouse near the Headwaters Sanctuary, construction of pollinator gardens and a seed library, and expanding a compost site.

University of the Incarnate Word linebacker Dune Smith gets his shot at former teammates from Southern Illinois University this week.

While time is ticking to the regular season kickoff for the University of the Incarnate Word, the football program held its annual media day in order to give fans an update on how the team is looking ahead of the season.

Throughout the summer, interns gained hands-on experience, asking questions and learning through practice alongside KSAT veterans.

Sister Margaret Patrice Slattery was a major factor in the University of Incarnate Word's campus expansion and student population growth.

The UTSA and UIW women’s soccer programs will square off in a regular-season tilt for just the second time ever at Toyota Field which is San Antonio’s largest soccer venue.

The Cardinals will open the season on August 31 hosting Northern Colorado

The University of Incarnate Word community is mourning the loss of a beloved former school president.

Emilia Denerville is now a UIW graduate and will attend Syracuse University in the fall to pursue her master's degree.

It’s been one year since a 22-year-old student at the University of Incarnate Word was shot and killed before crashing his vehicle in Selma, according to police.

This is the 21st year of the UIW Red Dress Fashion Show.

Students, faculty and staff of select San Antonio colleges and universities can get free rides to campus this summer with the VIA U-Pass.

The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Joseph Banales.

KSAT 12 Sports and Christus Children’s shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

UIW history department professor gives us an understanding of the historical origins of Cinco de Mayo, and what it means not just Mexicans but all Americans.

San Antonio police are asking the public for help finding the person who shot and killed a University of the Incarnate Word student earlier this month when he was driving home from a military ball.

Today on the show, family-friendly Fiesta events, Fiesta finger food and a medal giveaway.

A 22-year-old nursing student at the University of the Incarnate Word was shot in the head before crashing his car Saturday night in Selma, according to the Bexar County medical examiner’s office.

A nursing student at the University of the Incarnate Word was killed over the weekend after witnesses say his car was swerving before it struck a median on IH-35 N.

Uvalde football's incredible rally, Manu Ginobili's induction into the Hall of Fame and San Antonio FC's historic first title are three of the top 12 sports stories from an unforgettable 2022.

Kobe Johnson broke free for a 31-yard touchdown run midway through the final quarter, Dawson Weber came up with a clutch interception with just over a minute left and North Dakota State came back twice to beat Incarnate Word, 35-32 in a Football Championship Subdivision semifinal.

The University of the Incarnate Word on Thursday announced that Clint Killough will be its new head football coach.

Quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. found Taylor Grimes for the game-winning touchdown with 27 seconds left, as UIW defeated Sacramento State 66-63 to advance to the FCS Semifinals for the first time in program history.

After seeing their 14-point second-half lead evaporate, Lindsey Scott Jr hits Kole Wilson for the game-winning touchdown to lift UIW to a hard-fought victory over Furman in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon.

After enjoying their first-round bye this week, UIW will return to action at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium to host Furman in the second round of the FCS Playoffs next Saturday.

Following a dominant 10-1 regular season, UIW enters the FCS Playoffs with the No. 7 overall seed, earning a first-round bye and a home playoff game.

The University of the Incarnate Word hosted its annual Light The Way Holiday Festival as the official holiday start event for San Antonio.

Lindsey Scott Jr. passed for 382 yards and five touchdowns, Marcus Cooper ran for a career-high 254 yards and two scores and Incarnate Word steamrolled Northwestern State 66-7.

The annual Light the Way Holiday Festival at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is back this year, with all the in-person traditions you know and love pivoting from the drive-thru model in 2020.

Lindsey Scott Jr. tied a school record with seven touchdowns in the first half and Incarnate Word routed Houston Christian 73-20.

Lindsey Scott Jr. passed for 401 yards and seven touchdowns — all on seven first-half possessions — to propel Incarnate Word to a 56-17 victory over Lamar.

Lindsey Scott Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for three more as Incarnate Word rolled past McNeese State 48-20 in a Southland Conference battle.

UT Health San Antonio’s applications have more than doubled, from 258 applications in Spring 2020 to 596 in Fall 2021. UIW is seeing so many applications, and they’ve begun enrolling more students.

After one of the greatest years in San Antonio sports history, KSAT 12 counts down the 12 best moments and memories from 2021.

The University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball game against Trinity University, initially scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within Trinity’s program, according to UIW officials.

Tobias Cameron had 17 points off the bench to carry Abilene Christian to a 98-65 win over UIW.

While the success of UTSA’s undefeated football season has captured the city’s attention, the UIW Cardinals have flown a bit under the radar, but have reached some incredible heights of their own this year.

A San Antonio Army veteran hopes her story of resilience inspires others to continue pushing through pain.

Cameron Ward threw four touchdown passes, including three in the first half, and Marcus Cooper ran for two more scores as Incarnate Word cruised past winless Houston Baptist, 49-21 on Saturday.

Week 11 of the high school volleyball season kicks off with a raucous atmosphere at the McDermott Center on campus at UIW, as Antonian sweeps Incarnate Word High School in TAPPS 3-6A.

Cameron Ward threw for 388 yards and connected with Taylor Grimes for four touchdowns, and Incarnate Word beat Nicholls 38-21.

Quarterback Cameron Ward threw a pair of touchdown passes and the defense pitched their first shutout of the season, as UIW defeated McNeese State 31-0 and improved to 3-1.

Cameron Ward threw for 376 yards and four touchdowns and Incarnate Word beat Texas State 42-34.

The University of Texas at San Antonio recently announced that it will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for graduates, but guests will not be allowed. Read more on the details for graduation ceremonies at each San Antonio-area university below. AdKSAT has reached out to the Alamo Colleges, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Trinity University and the University of the Incarnate Word for more details on their graduation ceremonies. San Antonio College will have its commencement in person at 11 a.m. on May 8 at the San Antonio College campus. University of the Incarnate WordGraduates will be honored with in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies on May 7-8 at Benson Stadium.

The UIW Cardinals take the field for their road game against Lamar on March 6, 2021. SAN ANTONIO – Cameron Ward set a program record with six touchdown passes and he ran for another score as Incarnate Word beat Southeastern Louisiana 56-45 on Saturday. Ward was 26-of-47 passing for 407 yards, and his six scoring throws surpassed Jon Copeland's five against Texas Southern on September 14, 2019. Ward also carried the ball seven times for 38 yards and scored on a 1-yard run. AdCole Kelley threw three touchdown passes and was 38 of 60 for 431 yards passing for Southeastern Louisiana (2-2, 2-2).

Multiple representatives from CPS Energy have pushed back on the notion that they were ill-equipped to forecast storms. AdMoreno said last week the utility also uses public sources like the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio and local newscasts. RELATED: CPS Energy faces $1 billion bill for winter weather power crisisA CPS Energy vehicle. (KSAT)DTN’s vice president of weather operations, Renny Vandewege, told the Defenders via telephone Friday CPS uses a customized version of the company’s weather platform, WeatherSentry. And while DTN employs a significant number of meteorologists, Vandewege did not know if communication between DTN and CPS increased as the storm approached Texas.

SAN ANTONIO – Fresh off their second week of practice, the UIW Cardinals are ready to start their COVID-19 shortened spring schedule on Saturday, Feb. 20 against Sam Houston State at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.

President-elect Joe Biden speaks at The Queen theater, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)SAN ANTONIO – Four Texans who graduated from universities in San Antonio are headed to the White House to serve in President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced two graduates from the University of Texas at San Antonio — Emmy Ruiz and Adrian Saenz — will serve prominent roles in the administration. Biden announced Saenz as the deputy director of the office of public engagement. This week’s announcement came after the administration on Dec. 30 named three other Texans to serve on the cabinet.

SAN ANTONIO – Wednesday is the start of the early signing period for student athletes in the class of 2021. Early Signing Day runs from Dec. 16-19. Another National Signing Day will be held in February. Jaylin Foster, Steele basketball committed to Western KentuckyAsjha Leake, Steele basketball committed to Southern MissBria McClure, Steele basketball committed to College of CharlestonAaliyah McMillan, Steele basketball committed to UT-ArlingtonLogan Perales, Steele baseball committed to Clarendon College(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio.) (National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)

SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word kicked off its annual holiday tradition, Light the Way, on Friday. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event has been transformed from a one-day festival into a three-day holiday drive. KSAT Q&A: What this year’s Light the Way event means to UIWWhile the 34th annual event is free, due to space and time considerations, visitors were encouraged to make reservations online. All reservations have been booked and all three days are officially “sold out.”Visitors will get a chance to travel through the one million lights that illuminate the UIW campus. The UIW Campus will be illuminated from dusk until dawn through Jan. 6.

SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinal Clinic and San Antonio Metro Health District are hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday. Before the flu shot clinic, District 3 Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran along with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and UIW leaders will host a ribbon-cutting and kick-off ceremony for the drive-thru free flu vaccination campaign. Doctors across the country are urging people to get their flu shot and help the country avoid what they are calling a 'twindemic" of the flu and COVID-19. The Metro Health Immunizations Clinic is open by appointment only at this time. For more information please visit the Metro Health website.

Many college students in the San Antonio area have decided to attend classes on campus. About a month into the fall semester, school officials say they’re keeping a close eye on the situation to make sure the COVID-19 numbers stay as low as possible. “(We) have people take their own temperature at home before they attempt to come to campus, whether they are faculty, staff or students. At St. Mary’s University, students and staff members must also electronically complete a health check and report any confirmed cases, which are then reflected on the school’s site. Since the beginning of the semester at St. Mary’s University, there have been 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with five still active between faculty and students.

San Antonio Three sets of twins share the unique bond of attending the University of the Incarnate Word together. I think that just really showcased the family connection UIW has, how everyone is like so close and its like a family bond between all the athletes so it kinda just strengthened what I thought about UIW, Sophia said. The ultimate decision was UIW because it all lined up perfectly with her being there and graphic design and all that, he said. However, with her entire family living in the San Antonio area, Jordan decided she wanted to attend UIW with sister. But like now what were older, we know when to like push and when to like stay quiet, Jordan said.

SAN ANTONIO If your child still needs to get their back to school vaccines, the University of the Incarnate Word may be able to help. The university will offer free back-to-school immunizations through the Cardinal Clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 15, by appointment only. The free vaccines will be given at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine. To be eligible to receive the vaccines, you must meet these qualifications:Child must be between 4-18 years of age. RELATED: In person or virtually, students still need vaccines to go back to school

SAN ANTONIO The University of the Incarnate Word announced Wednesday that 50 acres of land will be untouched and preserved indefinitely in San Antonio. The preservation effort is part of a signed conservation easement between the Headwaters at Incarnate Word and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The university said the goal of the easement is to make sure everyone can use the land without it ever changing. The Headwaters property includes the blue hole spring and natural walking trails.

SAN ANTONIO Months removed from their last practice together, the head coach Eric Morris and the UIW football team are raring to return to the practice field this fall and begin preparing for the 2020 season. The Cardinals are still currently scheduled to open the season against Northwestern State in Louisiana on September 3. MORE COLLEGE SPORTS COVERAGE

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SAN ANTONIO On Aug. 12, 2019, the University of the Incarnate Word announced that Athletic Director Brian Wickstrom had left the program after just two years at the helm. In the wake of that abrupt departure, deputy AD Richard Duran stepped up to assume those duties as the interim Athletic Director. Today, that interim tag has been dropped. As announced via a press conference Monday morning, University of the Incarnate Word President Dr. Thomas M. Evans has officially elevated Duran to the permanent position of Athletic Director. This story will be updated with full quotes from Duran and UIW President Thomas M. Evans later this afternoon.

SAN ANTONIO – The UIW golf program might have been cut short, but that didn’t mean that recent graduate, John Hill, didn’t shine. Hill was a Southland men’s golf All-Academic first team selection two years in a row as well as a first team All-Southland Conference selection last season. Hill won three tournaments outright his junior season – the most individual wins in a single semester for the Cardinals. Hill was also named the Southland Conference Men’s Golf Student Athlete of the Year for the 2019-20 season – also a program first. “You just kinda have to learn to go out and shoot a low number each time and just kinda go fight against a lot of really good players so I’m excited to do that – I love playing against good players.

SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word has suspended a faculty-led study abroad trip to Italy in light of a coronavirus outbreak in that country, and school officials are urging others to consider the CDC’s travel warnings before making plans to travel internationally. UIW officials also sent a message to student and faculty about international travel plans during Spring Break. They were also encouraged to “evaluate non-essential travel throughout the Asia region during the Spring semester.”Students from China were asked to contact the Office of International Services to advise of international travel plans in advance. The residence and dining halls will be open and fully operational during Spring Break for students staying on or near campus. UIW officials shared the following CDC recommendations for preventing the spread of respiratory viruses:

25 UIW improved to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in Southland Conference action with a 35-17 victory over Lamar University Saturday at Benson Stadium. The UIW offense had no problem against the conference's most stringent passing defense, putting up 150 more yards than Lamar had allowed on average per contest. Copeland threw touchdowns to four different receivers and attributed his success to both his receivers and the offensive line. Lamar halved the lead in the third quarter after a 10-yard run from Myles Wanza but UIW was able to respond on the ensuing drive. The UIW defense also added two interceptions, bringing their season total to 15 -- tops in the FCS.