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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has achieved another significant milestone in the creation of a unified university, as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) affirmed the verification of the institution’s continued compliance with its accreditation standards as a merged university. This verification completes the required […] The …

UT San Antonio continues its focus on enhancing the student experience in the heart of San Antonio with plans to introduce a new downtown housing option for fall 2026, further advancing the university’s vision for a vibrant, connected urban campus. The university signed a letter of intent with Weston Urban for use of The Continental, […] The post UT San Antonio expands downtown footprint with new…

Every time someone trades in a phone, picks a refurbished laptop over a new one or buys thrifted clothes online, they are supporting a growing circular economy — a system where used items are given a second life instead of going into a landfill. This growing trend is good for the environment, but it also […] The post Unlocking the circular economy: research maps the hidden economics of resale, re…

For generations, conjunto music has filled dance halls, family gatherings and neighborhood stages across Texas and the borderlands. Now, “Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound,” a new exhibit opening June 11 at the Institute of Texan Cultures, will explore the people, instruments and stories behind the soundtrack of those communities. Through rare artifact loans, community partnerships, archival […] …

With Texas quickly becoming a global hub for quantum innovation, Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Prevost, PhD, executive director of UT San Antonio’s Open Cloud Institute, to the newly established Texas Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. The appointment highlights the university’s pivotal role in Texas’ rise as a leader in quantum computing. Quantum computing is […] The post Governor Abbo…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Graduate Research Fellowships to five students and recent graduates from UT San Antonio. The students and alumni selected are Leah Alvarado ’26, Emily Holder ’25, Dylan Moran ’25, Theodore Pabst ’26 and Jacob Pike ’26. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding graduate students in STEM disciplines […] The post Five Roadrunn…

The small, buzzing and creepy-crawly creatures many people fear or dismiss as “bugs” are more important than most realize, according to Jessica Beckham, an environmental science and ecology lecturer at UT San Antonio. “Most bees are solitary bees, and they will only sting you if you literally grab onto them,” Beckham explains. “They’re not going […] The post Podcast: How ‘unwanted’ insects serve …

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, recently received over $2.7 million in new academic and prevention awards from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), announced on Wednesday, May 20, to further its mission of combating cancers across South Texas. Since 2010, […] The post UT San Antonio CPRIT awar…

When the Artemis II crew splashed down, it marked humanity’s first crewed return to lunar orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. And it’s just the beginning. For Austin Patridge, a UT San Antonio master’s student in the College of Sciences, the work supporting the next mission is already underway. In a space known as the […] The post From Apollo to Artemis: UT San Antonio graduate student paves the way f…

In one San Antonio laboratory, scientists are studying how a single mutation allows cancer cells to outmaneuver therapy. Just a few buildings away, physicians are using that knowledge to shape clinical trials and treatment approaches for the patients most likely to benefit. The distance between those efforts is small, but what matters most is how […] The post Explore the engine accelerating new c…

Fourteen UT San Antonio students recently returned from New York City with top honors after competing in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference. This trip represents the fourth time a Roadrunner delegation with the UT San Antonio Model UN Society has competed at the national level since 2019. UT San Antonio’s delegation joined an […] The post Roadrunners earn distinguished honors at …

For patients suffering from traumatic injuries that leave behind “volumetric” gaps — where significant bone and blood vessels are lost — the clock is always ticking. Without a nearby blood supply, cells in the center of a large injury cannot survive, often leading to permanent tissue loss or failed grafts. A team of eight scientists […] The post UT San Antonio researchers find ‘perfect recipe’ to…

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…