2020 News Updates
December 4, 2020
Time to Degree
More of our undergraduates are earning their degrees than ever before. Over the last decade, we've seen a 49% increase in the number of UTSA bachelor's degrees awarded.
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November 24, 2020
Nazgol Bagheri: Mapping student success with compassion
In 1980’s war-torn Tehran, 1st grade teacher Mrs. Panahi faced every difficult day with a sense of hope and a smile of encouragement for her students, going so far as to open her home to her class when their school eventually closed. This considerate approach to teaching had a lasting impact on one student in particular: Nazgol Bagheri. By establishing caring connections with her students and utilizing experiential learning, Bagheri has an unwavering dedication to her students’ success and is a true inspiration within the fields of geography, urban planning and design, and education at large.
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November 23, 2020
Jodi Peterson: Enriching minds, embracing equity, exemplifying excellence
Jodi Peterson is redefining what it means to be an exceptional teacher. In just over a decade at UTSA, Peterson has become one of the university’s most exemplary instructors, using adaptive and inclusive teaching methods to make a lasting impact on all her students.
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November 20, 2020
Supporting Students Through Advising
Advising is an essential component of UTSA’s student success efforts.
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November 6, 2020
2020: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Faculty play a central role in the academic experience, progress and outcomes of our students in and out of the classroom — and serve a pivotal role as mentors and models of success.
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November 6, 2020
Student Disability Services rises to meet student, faculty need during pandemic
Through determination and collaboration with Academic Innovation, the university’s Student Disability Services team rose to the challenge and ensured all online courses were accessible and inclusive, upholding the institution’s mission, vision and core values.
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November 4, 2020
Sanders taking role as business dean at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
William Gerard “Gerry” Sanders, dean and Bodenstedt chair of the UTSA College of Business, has been named dean of Lee Business School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, effective January 1, 2021.
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November 4, 2020
Commitment to student success helps earn UTSA’s first Quality Matters certification
Student success effort earns UTSA’s first Quality Matters certification
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October 23, 2020
One year as a Creative Campus!
It's been one year since UTSA became an Adobe Creative Campus, a distinction held by only 38 universities worldwide
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October 20, 2020
School of Data Science to innovate careers of data disruptors, leaders with new competition
SDS to innovate careers of data disruptors with new competition
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October 8, 2020
Celebrating student success
As a next generation Hispanic-thriving, multicultural research institution where students from all backgrounds can excel, UTSA serves as a prosperity engine graduating world-engaged civic leaders of tomorrow.
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October 6, 2020
Hugh Stevens named executive director to lead the Harvey E. Najim Innovation and Career Advancement Center
Hugh Stevens has been named executive director to lead the Harvey E. Najim Innovation and Career Advancement Center at UTSA. The new center is made possible by a $3 million gift to UTSA from San Antonio philanthropist Harvey Najim.
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September 24, 2020
Bold promises kept!
In December 2019, UTSA launched the Bold Promise program to increase access to a college education for students from across Texas.
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September 21, 2020
UTSA receives $3 million commitment for Najim career and innovation center
UTSA receives $3 million commitment for Najim career and innovation center
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September 15, 2020
Diversifying our faculty
With the 2020-2021 cohort of new faculty, UTSA is making steady progress in efforts to enhance the diversity of our tenured/tenure-track faculty. Here is demographic data on the 64 T/TT new faculty who joined the university this fall.
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September 8, 2020
Academic Success District initiative promotes collaborative learning
Academic Success District initiative promotes collaborative learning
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September 4, 2020
Welcome to new faculty
With the new academic year, UTSA welcomed a new cohort of outstanding faculty. The 64 tenured/tenure-track faculty who joined the university this fall come from some of the most prestigious universities in the nation.
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September 3, 2020
UTSA announces 2020–2021 faculty endowed fellowship recipients
UTSA Academic Affairs today named five faculty members who have been awarded endowed fellowships for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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September 1, 2020
Randolph B. Quinn named executive director of Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship
UTSA welcomes Randolph B. Quinn as executive director of Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Academic Affairs’ division of Career-Engaged Learning. In this position, Quinn will work with the Office of Commercialization and Technology Transfer and multiple other stakeholders in and outside UTSA to advance student innovation and entrepreneurship across the university.
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August 31, 2020
Rhonda M. Gonzales named a fellow of HACU’s La Academia de Liderazgo
For UTSA’s Rhonda M. Gonzales, her definition of leadership is a simple one: It’s creating pathways of success for others.
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August 31, 2020
Academic Affairs launches virtual offices for fall 2020 semester
To keep our Roadrunner community safe this fall while remaining accessible, UTSA’s colleges and most academic support areas are offering virtual front desk services.
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August 25, 2020
Student Success Center completed, to be future of supporting students through graduation
Student Success Center will support students through graduation
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August 24, 2020
Appointment of Interim Head Curator at the Institute of Texan Cultures
UTSA Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Andrews Espy today announced the appointment of Veronica Rodriguez as Interim Head Curator to direct operations at the Institute of Texan Cultures.
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August 20, 2020
Two UTSA programs recognized nationally for advancing equity for Latinos
UTSA programs recognized nationally for advancing equity for Latinos
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August 20, 2020
Faculty never stop learning...
and UTSA faculty spent time this summer further honing their virtual course delivery skills in preparation for Fall 2020 to advance the success of our students.
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August 17, 2020
UTSA ranks in top 3 in Texas for graduating Hispanic students
UTSA ranks in top 3 in Texas for graduating Hispanic students
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August 12, 2020
Two UTSA professors recognized among top teachers across UT System
Two UTSA professors recognized among top teachers across UT System
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August 7, 2020
UTSA Tomás Rivera Center expands to offer more intentional direct support to students
Since 1993, the Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success (TRC) has provided essential tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic success coaching, specialized programming, and other resources to help UTSA students achieve their academic goals. As the UTSA community prepares for a historic Fall 2020 semester, the TRC is evolving to meet the unique needs of a dynamic, diverse, and growing student population with data-informed, innovative and personalized student support programs.
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August 7, 2020
UTSA provides August 7 digest of remote-operations news and tips
UTSA provides August 7 digest of remote-operations news and tips
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August 4, 2020
University provides update on required public health compliance training
University provides update on required public health compliance training
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August 4, 2020
How UTSA students will be learning this fall
UTSA students surveyed this spring and summer said they prefer online asynchronous learning and want more connection with their professors. Turns out, faculty missed engaging directly with their students, too!
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August 4, 2020
Youths with history of foster care discover pathway to college
Youths with history of foster care discover pathway to college
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August 4, 2020
UTSA faculty complete compassionate integrity training to aid students
UTSA faculty complete compassionate integrity training to aid students
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July 30, 2020
Matrix AI Consortium for Human Well-Being launching at UTSA
Matrix AI Consortium for Human Well-Being launching at UTSA
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July 28, 2020
University issues updates on planning for fall semester
University issues updates on planning for fall semester
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July 22, 2020
UTSA, SAISD establish pathway to support high-achieving students
UTSA, SAISD establish pathway to support high-achieving students
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July 16, 2020
Spring 2020 Degrees
I hope these regular “points of pride”—such as the Spring 2020 degree information below—will reinforce the great work you are all doing to support the success of our students.
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June 12, 2020
Lisa Blazer accepts new position
UTSA senior associate vice provost for academic innovation, has accepted a position at Texas A&M University as associate vice president for enrollment services in the Division of Enrollment and Academic Services, effective July 1, 2020.
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May 11, 2020
Sean Kelly to lead College for Liberal and Fine Arts
Dr. Sean Kelly, Dean of the Honors College and Professor of Philosophy and Classics since 2016, will lead as the Interim Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, effective immediately.
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May 4, 2020
Graduate School unveils special admissions program for UTSA undergraduates
Graduate School unveils special admissions program for UTSA undergraduates
Graduate School unveils special admissions for UTSA undergrads
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April 30, 2020
Summer faculty peer mentoring program focused on online instruction
Faculty Success will be piloting a new peer mentoring program this summer to support faculty who will be teaching online and who would like to join a team of faculty who are all learning and improving their skills in online instruction.
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April 30, 2020
Update on Faculty Evaluations
We now have additional guidance from our consultation with Faculty Senate and the Academic College Deans; additionally, UT System has granted the extension of the tenure clock for tenure-track faculty to alleviate the stress that pre-tenure faculty may experience.
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April 24, 2020
Two UTSA faculty named to leadership roles
UTSA announces the appointment of two UTSA faculty members to serve in newly created leadership roles
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March 25, 2020
Faculty Success launches new mentoring program for UTSA educators
Faculty Success launches new mentoring program for UTSA educators
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March 23, 2020
UTSA updates guidelines for campus laboratory research
UTSA updates guidelines for campus laboratory research
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March 11, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Changes to academic schedule and instruction
As a follow up on the message from President Eighmy earlier today announcing that UTSA is extending spring break for students until March 23, 2020, and resuming all classes in an online format on that date.
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March 11, 2020
Provost Espy informs university on managing student employees
Provost Espy informs university on managing student employees
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March 10, 2020
A gesture goes a long way for UTSA’s Fostering Educational Success Center
A gesture goes a long way for UTSA’s Fostering Educational Success Center
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March 6, 2020
University issues international travel update
University issues international travel update
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March 5, 2020
Bizios elected to the prestigious Academy of Athens
Bizios elected to the prestigious Academy of Athens
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March 4, 2020
New department to manage UTSA event spaces downtown
As UTSA continues to expand and better meet the needs of downtown San Antonio, the Downtown Conference Center and Buena Vista Theater will unify under the Division of Academic Innovation as Downtown Conferences and Events.
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March 3, 2020
UTSA issues guidelines on coronavirus and spring break international travel
UTSA issues guidelines on coronavirus and spring break international travel
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March 3, 2020
UTSA’s spring enrollment grows for fourth consecutive year
UTSA’s spring enrollment grows for fourth consecutive year
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February 4, 2020
UTSA College of Engineering welcomes key new faculty
The UTSA College of Engineering welcomes new faculty Mario Flores and Karina Vielma for the Spring 2020 semester.
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February 4, 2020
National Academy member Sergio Alcocer joins College of Engineering faculty
Sergio Alcocer, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, has joined the faculty of the UTSA College of Engineering as Professor of Civil Engineering.
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January 21, 2020
College for Health, Community & Policy announces interim leadership
As the new College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) prepares to begin enrolling students in fall 2020, Interim Dean Lloyd Potter has announced the interim administrators who will guide the college through its beginning stages while a national search for the founding dean is conducted.
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January 21, 2020
Seeking faculty applications for AVP for Faculty Diversity & Inclusion
This faculty mentoring and modeling role is particularly important for our Hispanic students, as well as other students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education, and can have an even deeper impact when the faculty themselves are similarly from underrepresented groups.
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January 21, 2020
Academic Affairs seeks nominations for Faculty Leadership Fellow Program
The program is designed specifically to enhance the career development of Fellows by providing an intensive one-on-one training and development experience to promote the next generation of diverse faculty leaders.
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January 21, 2020
Faculty development opportunity to become an ACUE Teaching Fellow
UTSA has partnered with American College and University Educators (ACUE) to offer the Course in Effective Teaching Practices. This online course prepares university faculty to use the research-based techniques proven to help students succeed; it will be limited to 32 UTSA faculty participants and will be offered at no cost to the faculty member or their department, courtesy of sponsorship by UT System.
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