A Catholic institution. Saint Xavier University reflects and extends the teaching mission of Jesus. It is a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, a relationship made possible because of its continuing sponsorship by the Sisters of Mercy through the Conference for Mercy Higher Education.
Monty Oum has passed away. Our friend, inspiration and co-worker Monty Oum passed away yesterday afternoon at 4:34 PM surrounded by people who loved him very much. Ten days ago Monty suffered a severe allergic reaction during a simple medical procedure that left him in a coma.
Celebrity photographer Herb Ritts, who died Thursday, gave generously to the fight against AIDS. So some of his allies in that cause are surprised that his reps told obit-writers that he died of pneumonia-neglecting to mention he was HIV-positive.