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When sudden rainstorms roll across Texas, flooding can erupt in a matter of minutes. From coastal bends facing storm surges to low-water crossings in San Antonio, flood risks often spike block by block long before regional alerts sound. That means some people could have ankle-deep water in their yard by the time a flash flood […] The post UT San Antonio researcher builds self-powered, smart warni…

UT Health San Antonio is making a $1 billion multiyear investment to address growing demand for healthcare services in San Antonio and across South Texas. The initiative is designed to improve access to advanced medical care, expand research opportunities and strengthen the region’s healthcare infrastructure. Key projects include the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and […] The post UT Health…

For many first-generation students, starting college means traveling into unfamiliar territory without a roadmap. From figuring out financial aid to balancing coursework and jobs, it can be a challenge. However, initiatives like the Navigate program are making the transition from high school to college a lot easier with expanded resources and holistic support for students. […] The post First-gen …

As College of AI, Cyber and Computing students trade familiar academic campus routines for a new experience at the Downtown Campus this fall, UT San Antonio and its community partners are helping them navigate the transition For some students, the move means learning a new commute. For others, it means balancing classes between campuses, navigating […] The post University and community resources …

The UTSA Roadrunners will host the UTRGV Vaqueros in the 2026-27 season opener at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Alamodome. Although Saturday will mark the first time that the two UT System institutions have clashed on the gridiron, few college football programs are more familiar with UTSA Football than UTRGV. The Vaqueros’ […] The post Roadrunners open the 2026-27 football season Saturda…

What does it take to travel thousands of years into the past? For Rebecca Bria, PhD, an archaeologist and assistant professor of anthropology in the UT San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts, it means spending months at a time more than 10,000 feet above sea level in the northern Peruvian Andes, carefully peeling […] The post Podcast: Time traveling into Peru’s ancient past through archaeol…

Officials at NASA recently told Shrihari Sankarasubramanian, PhD, he was cleared for takeoff, just not for space. Sankarasubramanian will be flying on an airplane following  a flight profile designed to simulate Martian gravity to test the electrolyzer he has been developing with partners at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). The two institutions have been collaborating to […] The post Klesse C…

One year after The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio came together, UT San Antonio is harnessing its combined strengths as one institution to expand opportunity, accelerate discovery, improve health and serve a growing region while extending its impact across Texas. On Sept. 1, […] The post One university. One year. What’s next for…

UT San Antonio is beginning the Fall 2026 semester with more than 44,000 students enrolled across its academic and health programs, marking another record for the university. The unprecedented growth underscores the university’s growing appeal as a destination for students seeking academic excellence, career preparation and opportunities to make an impact in key professional fields. […] The post …

Editor’s Note: This project is sponsored by the Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research under ONR Award Number N000142512239. What if the exhaust from a jet plane was not just pollution, but rather a source of its next tank of fuel?  While it may sound like science fiction, converting carbon dioxide (CO₂) into […] The post How one UT San Antonio researcher is working to make fuel out of …

As UT San Antonio continues to grow and enhance its presence downtown, the university remains committed to creating a vibrant and connected campus experience that supports success both inside and outside the classroom. This fall, new and expanded services at the Downtown Campus will strengthen the student experience while enhancing the distinctive learning, research and […] The post New and enhan…

The University of Texas at San Antonio received a $125,000 gift from Adobe Inc. to help redesign six high-enrollment undergraduate courses, expanding access to digital and creative skill building for more than 11,000 students each year. Faculty will use the support to update core courses with more hands-on assignments, affordable learning materials and digital tools […] The post Adobe Inc. suppor…

Thousands of Roadrunners will cross the stage on Thursday, Dec. 10, when UT San Antonio hosts Fall 2026 Commencement at the Alamodome. The university will host three ceremonies to honor graduates of its academic colleges, with each ceremony expected to last less than two hours. Graduates and their guests are encouraged to stay for the full program to […] The post UT San Antonio announces Fall 202…

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…

Dr. Kathryn Keeton, vice president for presidential initiatives and chief of staff at UT San Antonio, will leave the university in September to join Howard Energy Partners as vice president of learning and development. Keeton has served in senior leadership roles in the Office of the President, first at UT Health San Antonio and most […] The post Kathryn Keeton to join Howard Energy Partners in l…

As UT San Antonio students in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing head into a new academic year and a new downtown home at San Pedro I and II, the USAA Student Success Center team is ready to help them navigate what comes next. The center offers a range of opportunities tailored to the […] The post USAA Student Success Center prepares students for life beyond the classroom appeared first on UT…

Thousands of UT San Antonio students will begin the fall semester at the Downtown Campus, part of a broader effort to align select academic programs with the city-centered opportunities that enrich learning and career preparation. August 24 marked the first day of UT San Antonio’s new school year. The university’s College of AI, Cyber and […] The post Moving the classroom into the city: UT San An…

UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 42,000 students to its campuses as it kicks off the first week of classes for the fall 2026 semester. That figure includes more than 4,000 students pursuing degrees at the Health Science Center, more than 6,000 Roadrunner freshmen taking their very first courses at the university and approximately […] The post UT San Antonio begins classes today. Here’s what’…

Editor’s Note: The following message was sent to the UT San Antonio academic campus community by Andrea Marks, Senior Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations and Strategy and Chief Operating Officer and Michael Schnabel, Chief Technology Officer. UT San Antonio has responded to attempted unauthorized activity against university technology systems that was identified over the […] The pos…

Today marks a major milestone for UT San Antonio as the university welcomes students to The Continental, an apartment-style housing community in the heart of downtown San Antonio that expands opportunities for students to live, learn and connect in the university’s growing downtown community. Located within the renovated historic Continental Hotel building at 322 W. […] The post UT San Antonio we…