Gabriella Villegas, recently named this semester’s Distinguished Senior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio will take center stage as the Fall 2023 commencement speaker for the College of Business and College of Education and Human Development on Dec. 19. Villegas is a first-generation transfer student, set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Villegas […]
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By: Mariah Gonzalez Texas A&M University-San Antonio awarded a full tuition scholarship for four consecutive years of undergraduate studies to the first child born at the newly opened University Health Women’s & Children’s Hospital. The scholarship, a symbol of the University’s commitment to education and community support, was presented to Parker Lee Speer, along with […]
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Miranda Moreno ’23 will take center stage on Dec. 19 as speaker for Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s Fall 2023 commencement for the College of Arts and Sciences. Moreno, a native of San Antonio’s Southside, has been an active and exemplary figure on campus, serving as a student worker, Silver Liner Mentor, Tau Sigma National Honor […]
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio is bolstering its efforts to strengthen student success and retention through innovative new programs, faculty development, grants and new hires. Approximately 77 percent of A&M-San Antonio students identify as Hispanic, and roughly 72 percent are first-generation students. Many of these students face unique challenges, from academic to financial. The University’s new […]
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By: Mariah Gonzalez Texas A&M University-San Antonio is gearing up for a spectacular event as it prepares to host the Fall 2023 Commencement at the Freeman Coliseum. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of hard work, dedication, and academic achievement for over 700 graduates, and the University is excited to honor their exceptional accomplishments. Behind […]
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A&M-San Antonio is launching a new AI program that will enhance the University’s education and research capabilities, while also strengthening the local workforce and providing local businesses with tools that can help guide their decision-making processes. The University recently received a $400,000 National Science Foundation grant, including Google Cloud Credits, to support “Jag-AI.” The two-pronged […]
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio is set to kick off the holiday season with its eighth annual “Lights of Esperanza” celebration, a beloved tradition that has evolved into a hallmark event. “Seeing the lights reminds me of friends’ laughter, great memories and how much I love Texas A&M-San Antonio,” said graduate student Martin Calderon. Like the […]
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As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we’re spotlighting A&M-San Antonio students who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and are now successfully chasing their dreams. This is the final of five student spotlights. By: David DeKunder When she turned 18 years old, Denique Escobedo was excited about casting her ballot in the 2016 presidential election—the first-ever election she […]
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Connor Crowell discovered his purpose at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where he currently serves as the president of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter and was recently selected as a fellow in the Student Veterans of America Leadership Institute, earning an all-expense paid invitation to Washington, D.C. for the immersive four-day event designed to develop core values and hone leadership skills. Crowell’s life journey is one of resilience, adaptability and finding community.
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By Tricia Schwennesen As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we’re spotlighting A&M-San Antonio students who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and are now successfully chasing their dreams. This is the fourth of five student spotlights. Samuel Gonzales was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley where his senior year of high school was upended when the […]
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