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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) will honor the late Amy Shelton McNutt as one of the most impactful and generous donors of the former Southwest School of Art, which integrated with UT San Antonio in 2022. The UT System Board of Regents and UT San Antonio have approved the naming […] The post The Amy Shelton McNutt Historical Arts Center is named with $9 million endowment a…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. For Lizette Rodriguez, a first-generation college student and San Antonio native, the journey to earning her bachelor’s degree in physics at The University of Texas at San Antonio has been defined by curiosity, resilience and a passion […] The post Aiming for the stars: Physics major c…

A breakthrough in the fight against Lyme disease is moving from the laboratory to the hardware store. Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio are developing a non-toxic biologic that could soon be available in big-box and home improvement stores. This will offer a new line of defense against the most common tick-borne […] The post A non-toxic guard against Lyme disease could soon be…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. A life in art was never a far-off dream for Arwen Addison. She grew up in a creative environment, shaped in part by her mother’s artistic influence and the example she set as Addison began to imagine […] The post Double major builds a life in the arts through scholarship support appear…

Editor’s Note: A version of this op-ed appeared in the San Antonio Express-News. Watching a rocket launch in person is one of the most exhilarating experiences. When the Artemis II rocket ignited on April 1, the sky lit up so bright it was like looking into the sun, and moments later, the delayed roar hit — […] The post Commentary: Artemis is also a successful launch for Texas’ space economy and …

The students enrolled in the UT San Antonio School of Architecture + Planning aren’t just studying in downtown San Antonio; they’re learning from it. Architect Michelangelo Sabatino, PhD, who leads the school, recently spoke with Bob Rivard, host of big city small town, about the impact of relocating the school to One Riverwalk Place in […] The post An urban classroom: The School of Architecture …

Two UT San Antonio students have been named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars, a prestigious recognition for promising undergraduate sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in research. Olivia Aubone, a junior mathematics major, and Jorge Vanegas, a junior chemical engineering major, are among 454 students selected this year from a national pool of nearly […] The post Two students were aw…

The Institute of Texan Cultures has been part of The University of Texas at San Antonio since the 1970s, serving not just as a museum but also as a bridge between the classroom and the workforce. Since the institute’s recent reopening, the ITC has been collaborating with several faculty from different disciplines and their students, […] The post Institute of Texan Cultures serves as a hands-on la…

UT San Antonio is among the founding institutions in the newly launched Texas Open Source Program Office (Texas-OSPO), a University of Texas System initiative that will expand the use, development and stewardship of open source software across the state’s public research universities. This launch will support the UT San Antonio research portfolio in artificial intelligence, […] The post UT San An…

From mitigating urban heat to finding solutions to treat endometriosis, undergraduate students are transforming their classroom knowledge into thoughtful, impactful and innovative real-world solutions through their research. This undergraduate research took center stage at Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design’s Tech Symposium, an event held each fall and spring, as more than 90 pro…

It is with great sadness that we share that Michael P. Doyle, PhD, emeritus professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at San Antonio, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Doyle was a world-renowned researcher and devoted educator who made significant advances in the field of chemistry. Known for his generosity and dedication […] The post In Memoriam: UT San Antonio remembers renowned ch…

For 15 years, the Global Study Center Italy has provided UT San Antonio students with immersive international learning experiences in the historic city of Urbino. What began as a small architecture-focused program has grown into a multidisciplinary academic hub that has given more than 2,000 students the opportunity to spend a semester in one of […] The post UT San Antonio Global Study Center Ita…

UT San Antonio announced this year’s University Excellence Awards recipients during a live event on Tuesday attended by staff semi-finalists, faculty nominees and their peers. This annual program celebrates the achievements of academic campus faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research to exemplary team spirit and impactful community engagement.   Judges selected …

At a time when many public universities face an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape, UT San Antonio is charting a different course. Last fall, the university surpassed 42,000 students — its largest enrollment in history — marking a 7% surge driven by the biggest freshman class on record. This growth reflects far more than the demographic advantages […] The post UT San Antonio’s formula …

The University of Texas at San Antonio today announced the appointment of Jenny Jones as Senior Vice President for Governmental Relations, a key leadership role that will advance the university’s priorities at the state and federal levels and strengthen its impact across Texas. Jones brings a distinguished career in governmental relations, public policy, and higher education leadership and has [……

Three faculty researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio were celebrated with the inaugural Texas Innovation Award, a new statewide award recognizing leadership in translating academic research into real-world impact. The awards were presented during the Texas Innovation Conference & Awards on April 22–23 at the Texas Christian University campus in Fort Worth. […] The post Three UT S…

As the academic year comes to an end, preparations for summer programs at UT San Antonio are in full swing. Beginning as early as June, a wide range of camps will be available for children from kindergarten through high school, as well as for young adults. These programs cater to diverse interests, including science, engineering, […] The post UT San Antonio to welcome San Antonio community for it…

A recent study from The University of Texas at San Antonio reveals that low-cost training for frontline health workers can significantly reduce medical supply shortages, potentially saving thousands of lives in developing nations. Amir Karimi, an assistant professor of operations and analytics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, evaluated a large-scale initiative in Indonesia […] The post …

The University of Texas at San Antonio will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in Fall 2026, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare. UT San Antonio and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, are committed to innovation in research and education to address some of the most pressing […] The post UT San Antonio launches new undergraduate degr…

On the softball field, utility players can fill multiple roles and are highly valued for their speed, agility and adaptability. UT San Antonio senior Madison Hornback knows all too well that adaptability is just as important in medical fields such as neuroscience, hematology and oncology. Hornback is currently a senior neuroscience major, student-athlete and utility […] The post Student-athlete t…