University of the Incarnate Word
09/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2025 09:30
UIW Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Receives National Continued Approval
Approval comes from Group considered National Standard of Excellence
San Antonio- September 22, 2025 - The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that the UIW Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry program has been granted continued approval by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training (CPT) following the program's 2025 periodic review. The ACS approval is the national standard of excellence for chemistry programs, affirming UIW's commitment to providing students with high-quality preparation for careers in science, medicine, industry and education.
"ACS approval confirms that our chemistry students are learning in a program recognized nationally for excellence," says Dr. Carlos Garcia, dean of the UIW School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. "It means our graduates stand out as prepared with research experience, strong communications skills and a degree that carries real weight in science, medicine and industry."
The ACS reviewers commended the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for its strong and well-funded undergraduate research program, which provides students with multi-semester research experiences leading to conference presentations and publications. The committee also recognized UIW's early recruitment of undergraduates into research projects and its efforts to develop communication standards that strengthen student writing and presentation skills across the curriculum.
"Continued ACS approval means our chemistry students earn a nationally recognized degree that sets them apart for graduate school, professional programs and scientific careers," says Dr. Brian McBurnett, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "It also affirms UIW's commitment to excellence, hands-on research and student success, showing that what we do here has impact well beyond our campus."
The ACS approval is valid through the next review cycle in 2031, ensuring UIW chemistry graduates continue to benefit from an ACS-recognized degree program.
Dr. Brian McBurnett/Chair, UIW Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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With over 140 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW programs constitute a liberal education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions. Founded in 1881, UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW students can choose from degrees offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The University is committed to graduating students with the lowest amount of debt load possible and to help them secure a career that lifts their lives, their families and their communities. With a beautiful main campus in the heart of San Antonio, in 2019, UIW purchased a 10-acre landmark property at 4119 Broadway which increased the footprint of the UIW Broadway Campus by 20%. The building is now known as Founders Hall. UIW has locations throughout San Antonio, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France. UIW is a leader in international education, with over 146 "sister schools" in 45 countries and it is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution. The University is a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference and is proud to have 25 teams representing 15 different sports. UIW is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
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