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The University of Texas System Board of Regents has authorized approximately $470 million in capital investments supporting UT San Antonio’s continued growth as one of the nation’s fastest-rising public research universities and academic health institutions. Approved over the past year, these series of investments span the university’s academic and health campuses and support major priorities […]…

The modern crime scene is no longer confined to obvious, physical evidence like broken glass or shell casings. In the age of the “smart home,” seemingly innocuous devices that are networked, mounted on a wall or strapped on a wrist can play a key role in solving — and committing — crimes. As the number […] The post UT San Antonio leads national effort to arm law enforcement with ‘smart’ forensic …

Aging is unavoidable, but you may be taking years off your life depending on where you live. About a decade ago, researchers began observing a steep increase in the number of heat-related deaths across the U.S. UT San Antonio public health researcher Jeffrey Howard studies how trauma impacts aging. He began by tracking the impact of […] The post Podcast: Texas heat is aging you faster appeared fi…

As school lets out for the summer, one local program is aiming to keep young people engaged and moving throughout the break. At The University of Texas at San Antonio, that concept is the foundation of the Youth Performance Program, now in its fifth year. The four-week program helps student-athletes from ages 12 to 17 […] The post Inside a summer program shaping the next generation of Texas athle…

UTSA Athletics is actively advancing plans to enhance Roadrunner Field as part of its ongoing commitment to invest in championship-caliber resources for its baseball program and continue the momentum surrounding one of the nation’s rising collegiate baseball programs. Currently in the planning and design phase, the project will focus on elevating both the student-athlete and […] The post UTSA Ath…

Lynne Cossman, dean of the College for Health, Community and Policy, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Massachusetts Lowell, effective Aug. 1. “As founding dean, Lynne Cossman embraced and championed the vision of the College for Health, Community and Policy — to better prepare students for careers in modern healthcare settings and a…

Alana Schwartz ’25 has long been drawn to the connections that surface when people look past their differences and toward a shared understanding. That curiosity now plays out in a classroom in northwest Spain. Schwartz, a UT San Antonio alumna and former Top Scholar who earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology with a minor in […] The post UT San Antonio alumna teaches in Spain through Fulbrig…

The Department of Justice has recently extended the timeline for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II digital accessibility requirements to April 2027. This additional time gives UT San Antonio the opportunity to build on the progress and continue the university’s momentum toward a more accessible digital environment. Over the last 18 […] The post Accessibility remai…

Studies suggest that a single stressful event can sharpen how the male brain learns to associate environmental cues with rewards, creating the essential motivational building blocks to master new skills. On the other hand, more prolonged stress can be a deterrent to learning. After testing this pattern, a research team at The University of Texas […] The post Stress and hormones interact in surpri…

On Friday night, UTSA Baseball routed UAB by a 19-9 margin to cement back-to-back American Conference regular-season championships in front of an above-capacity crowd at Roadrunner Field. With the 10-run victory, UTSA secured the No. 1 seed in next week’s American Baseball Championship Tournament. The Roadrunners will play their first game in the conference tournament […] The post Roadrunners sec…

Saturday, May 16, will be an exciting, joyful day for more than 4,000 students from UT San Antonio’s academic campus as they obtain their degrees during the university’s Commencement ceremonies, surrounded by the adoration of friends and family. On Sunday, May 17, and every day after, those same graduates can feel confident knowing that they’ve […] The post Classroom to career: How UT San Antonio…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. For all her life, Julia Enriquez has been surrounded by people with a heart of service. She grew up witnessing her grandfather, Hector Morales, protecting the city’s waterways by serving on the board of the San Antonio […] The post Honors College student helps Westside residents preser…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. After a life-threatening car accident last November, Annalise Velasquez pushed through surgery and rehabilitation to graduate this May with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Bilingual Supplemental Certification. Velasquez currently has a second-grade bilingual clinical […] The post…

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) formally celebrated the naming of the Kate Marmion School of Public Health on Wednesday, May 13, to recognize a $30 million transformational investment from the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation to drive the school’s future impact by educating the next generation of public health professionals who will […] The post UT San Antonio celebrates…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. As an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing, Michaela Cobb loves great stories with complex characters. Since the Spring of 2024, Cobb has served as a Peer Educator at the College of Liberal and Fine […] The post Peer mentorship experience helps shape future higher edu…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. Alessandro Espinosa, a senior in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, is preparing to graduate with two degrees in computer science and software engineering. As he looks ahead to the next phase of his career, his […] The post Five internships lead College of AI, Cyber and Computing …

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. Inor Wang, a senior in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, grew up with a clear plan. His parents, first-generation immigrants from China, had expectations for him and his brother to pursue careers in medicine. While […] The post Cybersecurity student builds career path through int…

Winning a championship is hard. Defending a championship is even harder. But as college baseball’s regular season reaches its final week, UTSA is on the verge of accomplishing that difficult feat. The Roadrunners, who were the American Conference’s regular-season champions in 2025, are in a prime position to capture the league’s regular-season title for the […] The post UTSA Baseball sets sights …

More than 400 seniors in the UT San Antonio Honors College are expected to graduate this month, marking the largest graduating class in the college’s history. Fifty-one students in this cohort will graduate with distinction, the highest level of recognition in the Honors College. This designation is awarded to students who complete at least nine […] The post Honors College prepares to graduate la…

This story is part of a series highlighting the university’s outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. Roxanne Contreras’ life has never been easy. She was raised in poverty by a single mother who battled mental illness and alcoholism. Instead of graduating from high school the traditional way, she attended Penn Foster, an online […] The post Breaking the cycle: A single mother’s journe…