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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.

Season got you down? (Not you, UTSA.) Why not spend Saturday watching the first-round FCS game between Stephen F. Austin and Incarnate Word?

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 Texas Supreme Court on Friday handed down a ruling that rejected the University of the Incarnate Words case for immunity in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Cameron Redus. This ruling sends the case back to the state district court, allowing the lawsuit from Redus family to move forward. The Texas Supreme Court stated the private university does not act as an arm of the State in its overall operations." We must never lose sight of the grieving family of Cameron Redus nor the tragedy that precipitated this lawsuit. The University respects and accepts the detailed and thorough opinion of the majority of the Supreme Court of Texas and thanks the Court for its consideration.

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:

SAN ANTONIO - For the second straight game, UIW held a lead at home in the fourth quarter against a Southland Conference opponent. And for the second straight game, the Cardinals walked away without a win. "The narrative of this game is that on offense we were not good in the red zone," Morris said. Red zone has to be a huge emphasis." On their opening drive, UIW drove 73 yards on 13 plays, but settled for a field goal.

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.

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.

A week removed from a blowout loss to Sam Houston State, UIW built an early lead and survived a late rally to top Southland Conference rival Abilene Christian 31-24 at Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium. With the win, the Cardinals improve to 2-2. He would add another score in the second quarter as the Cardinals built a 20-3 halftime lead. The Wildcats got back in it with a 14-point outburst in the third quarter, eventually cutting the lead back down to 20-17. Tre Richardson's third-quarter, 56-yard interception return led to a field goal, and Philio scored his third touchdown of the day in the fourth quarter to essentially seal the victory.

Greg Simmons and Larry Ramirez break down all of the week's biggest sports headlines, including the possibility of Ezekiel Elliott ending his holdout sooner rather than later, the Texans' wild roster moves before the start of the regular season, a look ahead at both the Longhorns and Aggies' schedules, and the results of the "Hometown Showdown" between UTSA and UIW. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

ALAMODOME - After red-shirting his freshman season and losing his sophomore campaign to an ACL tear, junior quarterback Frank Harris finally took the field at the Alamodome for his first collegiate game Saturday afternoon. UTSA head coach Frank Wilson asked at the postgame podium. "It was a great experience going out there and playing my first college game," Harris said. The gaudy numbers are a stark contrast from 2018, when UTSA finished as the worst offense in Division I college football. ICYMI: Frank Harris dazzles as @UTSAFTBL rolls past @UIWFootball in the first edition of the #HometownShowdown -- @LRam2 has all the highlights & reaction from the Alamodome!

SAN ANTONIO - UTSA and UIW both Division I now, but are they rivals or just schools from across town? KSAT talked with Roadrunners and Cardinals alike on whether Saturdays Hometown Showdown is the birth of a new rivalry. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

UTSA and UIW both Division I now, but are they rivals or just schools from across town? Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

With the Roadrunners' season opener against UIW inching closer, junior quarterback Frank Harris addressed the media today for the first time since earning the starting job and said he's looking forward to the Hometown Showdown. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

With the Roadrunners' season opener against UIW inching closer, junior quarterback Frank Harris addressed the media today for the first time since earning the starting job and said he's looking... Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Greg Simmons and Larry Ramirez break down all of the weeks biggest sports headlines, including the takeaways from the Cowboys demolition of the Texans, Ezekiel Elliott reportedly rejecting his most recent contract offer, Andrew Luck retiring from the NFL, whether UT or Texas A&M will have a better season, and who will win the first-ever game between UTSA and UIW. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Larry Ramirez previews the first week of college football action as the Texas Longhorns open up against Louisiana Tech, Texas A&M hosts Texas State in a battle of local quarterbacks and UTSA prepares for a crosstown showdown with UIW for the first time in history. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

After a sudden change in leadership, interim athletic director Richard Duran addressed the media and attempted to reassure the UIW faithful that the athletic department would continue to improve. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO - In their first season with Eric Morris as head coach, UIW football adopted the phrase "Stealth Mode" and took the Southland Conference by storm. Theres a process that happens each and every day to get us to the end goal of winning football games. Weve a got a month to do it, so weve got a lot of work ahead of us." With that mentality, the Cardinals took the field Friday morning for the first practice of fall camp. "Not only do I know the offense better, everyone else does too, so its just clicking a lot faster."