2024 News Updates
December 2, 2024
Faculty News 12.02.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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December 2, 2024
Melissa Vito recognized for exemplary leadership in online learning
UTSA Academic Innovation Vice Provost Melissa Vito has been recognized for her leadership in online learning.
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November 25, 2024
Faculty News 11.25.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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November 22, 2024
UTSA expands Bold Promise tuition programs
Beginning with new students entering in Fall 2025, UTSA will expand eligibility to its Bold Promise tuition assistance programs to Texas families with incomes of up to $100,000, up from the previous threshold of $70,000.
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November 19, 2024
UTSA receives $2 million gift from USAA to support new college focused on artificial intelligence, cyber, computing and data science
UTSA announced today a $2 million gift from USAA to support students pursuing degrees in UTSA’s new college focused on artificial intelligence, cyber, computing and data science.
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November 18, 2024
Faculty News 11.18.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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November 15, 2024
Fall 2024 Student Listening Sessions
The Enhancing Wellbeing task force is hosting a series of listening sessions for students to learn more about their experiences, challenges and ideas to help shape the future of wellbeing support at UTSA
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November 11, 2024
Faculty News 11.11.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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November 7, 2024
UTSA named Fulbright HSI Leader for third straight year
UTSA has been named a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Leader for the third consecutive year, recognizing the university's significant engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.
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November 7, 2024
Kristi Meyer receives Fulbright award to advance global opportunities for underrepresented STEM students
Kristi Meyer, assistant dean for special programs in the UTSA Honors College, recently returned from a two-week seminar in Germany sponsored by the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Award.
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November 6, 2024
UTSA launches initiatives to advance student success
UTSA Academic Affairs today announced the official launch of three task forces aimed at enhancing student success and promoting a supportive campus environment: Advancing Open Educational Resources; Enhancing Wellbeing; and Expanding Peer Mentoring and Leadership Programs
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November 5, 2024
UTSA kicks off annual celebration for first-generation Roadrunners
UTSA is celebrating first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni this week during its annual First-Gen Fest. The weeklong celebration is hosted by UTSA First-Generation & Transfer Student Programs (FGTSP) and will run through Friday, November 8.
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November 4, 2024
Faculty News 11.04.24
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November 4, 2024
Newly tenured UTSA faculty recognized for research excellence
Eight UTSA faculty members have been selected to receive the Lutcher Brown Endowed Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. The fellowships recognize newly tenured faculty for their innovative research and their commitment to the academic success of their students.
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October 30, 2024
Romo Endowed Professors will introduce new experiential courses for UTSA students
UTSA faculty members David Han, Christina Sue and René Zenteno have been named the newest recipients of the Ricardo Romo Ph.D. Endowed Professorship.
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October 29, 2024
UT System recognizes UTSA professors for outstanding teaching
UTSA faculty members Matthias Hofferberth and Rebecca Schroeder have been selected to receive the 2024 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award from The University of Texas System Board of Regents.
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October 28, 2024
Faculty News 10.28.24
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October 24, 2024
UTSA entrepreneurs lead the charge at San Antonio Startup Week’s higher education day
UTSA took center stage as the headliner for San Antonio Startup Week’s inaugural “higher education day,” marking the university’s prominent role in the local startup ecosystem.
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October 23, 2024
UTSA Online expands offerings with new graduate programs
New programs in multidisciplinary studies and bilingual education offer flexible learning opportunities for career advancement.
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October 21, 2024
Faculty News 10.21.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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October 21, 2024
UTSA celebrates five years as an Adobe Creative Campus
As UTSA celebrates its five-year milestone as an Adobe Creative Campus, the university showcases how empowering students and faculty with cutting-edge tools has transformed learning and prepared students to thrive in a tech-driven world.
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October 21, 2024
UTSA recognized for efforts to drive student success and economic mobility
UTSA has been named one of 200 institutions selected to apply for the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. This invitation acknowledges UTSA’s role as an engine of opportunity and economic mobility, supporting students in earning credentials of value that prepare them for the workforce.
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October 14, 2024
Faculty News 10.14.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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October 11, 2024
UTSA Academic Affairs announces organizational and leadership updates
UTSA Provost and Executive Vice President Heather Shipley recently announced a few organizational and leadership changes within the division of Academic Affairs.
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October 9, 2024
UTSA joins national effort to elevate public impact research
APLU-led collaboration seeks to develop new approaches for supporting faculty researchers
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October 7, 2024
Faculty News 10.07.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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October 3, 2024
UTSA faculty and staff selected for HACU leadership programs
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has named UTSA faculty member Araceli Martínez Ortiz a fellow in the sixth cohort of its leadership academy, La Academia de Liderazgo, and UTSA staff member Lisa Vázquez Vigil a part of the second cohort of its Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program.
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October 2, 2024
2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight UTSA’s national impact
UTSA continues to build momentum, earning distinctions for its academic excellence, innovation and commitment to social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 edition of America’s Best Colleges list.
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October 2, 2024
UTSA announces times for Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies
UTSA has announced the times for its Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Alamodome.
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October 1, 2024
Candidates for College of Sciences dean to speak at campus forums
UTSA faculty, staff and students are invited to attend open forums in October featuring finalist candidates for dean of the College of Sciences.
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September 30, 2024
Faculty News 09.30.24
Teaching and research tips, resources, events and opportunities for UTSA faculty
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September 30, 2024
Commitment to first-generation, transfer student success earns UTSA $7 million grant
UTSA will receive $7.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program. The grant will advance a four-year project to improve equitability and student outcomes among first-generation and transfer students from lower-income backgrounds.
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September 30, 2024
Forbes ranks UTSA among ‘America’s Top Colleges’ for affordability, ROI
Forbes has ranked UTSA No. 127 in public universities in its 2024–2025 America’s Top Colleges list for the university’s success in delivering an affordable, high-quality education that supports students from diverse financial backgrounds and prepares them for long-term success.
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September 27, 2024
Empowering educators: how faculty development enhances student success
Learn how UTSA faculty enhance curricula to foster transformative learning.
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September 26, 2024
UTSA seeks to help returning Roadrunners complete their degree
The university has partnered with ReUp Education, a leading provider in empowering adult learners through technology and personalized support, to engage UTSA students of the last 15 years who have not enrolled for three or more consecutive terms and have not earned a degree elsewhere.
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September 26, 2024
UTSA alumnus travels to Cambodia on Fulbright program
Recent UTSA graduate Kane Sandoval ’23 has been named a finalist by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and will be travelling to Cambodia to serve as a Fulbright English teaching assistant. He is one of roughly 2,200 students to participate in this prestigious international educational exchange program this year.
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September 25, 2024
Najim Center receives grant to promote character-building education at UTSA
The UTSA Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement has been named a recipient of a one-year Capacity-Building Grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI). The funding will enable UTSA to develop and integrate character education into its curricula and culture.
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September 24, 2024
UTSA launches reclassification process for Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
UTSA has officially begun the process to reapply for the prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a designation that highlights the university’s deep connections with the community.
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September 23, 2024
Faculty Appreciation Week: Sept. 30-Oct. 4
A week of events and activities to show appreciation for UTSA faculty and the contributions they make to Roadrunner Nation.
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