2024

December

Students Alumni Featured Community Faculty & Staff

More Than 700 Graduates Cross Stage at Fall 2024 Commencement

  • Sam Boykin
  • 18 December 2024

Cheers echoed throughout Freeman Coliseum on Tuesday, Dec. 17 as more than 700 graduates crossed the stage during the Fall 2024 Texas A&M...

Faculty & Staff Featured

Professor Takes Helm as President-Elect of Prestigious Professional Organization

  • Sam Boykin
  • 16 December 2024

Dr. Mariya T. Davis, associate professor of special education, has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Council for Educational...

Alumni Featured Students Faculty & Staff Community

University to Celebrate More Than 700 Graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 10 December 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio will honor the academic achievements of more than 700 graduates at the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies on...

Faculty & Staff Community Students Featured

Expert advice for finding joy and balance during the holidays

  • Sam Boykin
  • 09 December 2024

To help students, faculty and staff navigate the holidays, A&M-San Antonio Professor Dr. Stephen Lenz, chair of the University’s...

Community Students Featured

University Lights Up Community with Annual Holiday Event

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 04 December 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio celebrated the holiday season in style with its ninth annual Lights of Esperanza.

November

Students Community Featured

Taking His Shot

  • Kevin Castro
  • 25 November 2024

When Journee Phillips joined A&M-San Antonio’s inaugural men’s basketball team, it was about more than just sports.

Featured Community Faculty & Staff

Beneath the Surface

  • Sam Boykin
  • 20 November 2024

In an isolated, subterranean cave, some 75 feet beneath the surface of the dark water, Dr. Fernando Calderon-Gutierrez is unraveling a mystery.

Community Featured Alumni

Dream Maker Raises Record-Breaking Scholarship Funds

  • Sam Boykin
  • 18 November 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted its 16th Annual Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration on Nov. 15. at the Witte Museum’s Mays Family...

Community Featured

Texas Veterans Commission Awards Texas A&M University-San Antonio for Service to Veterans

  • Sam Boykin
  • 14 November 2024

A&M-San Antonio has been selected as a Gold Recipient of the 2024 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) by the Texas Veterans...

Press Release

Jaguar Basketball Celebrates Inaugural Season Opener

  • University Communications
  • 04 November 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio proudly celebrated the inaugural games of its men’s and women’s basketball teams, marking a major...

Press Release

A&M-San Antonio Honors Ring Recipients at San Antonio Zoo, Featuring B'alam the Jaguar

  • University Communications
  • 04 November 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted a special event at San Antonio Zoo to celebrate the accomplishments of students receiving their...

October

Featured Students Community

University Makes History With Inaugural Basketball Season Opener

  • Sam Boykin
  • 29 October 2024

It was a historic night at the University Recreation Center as A&M-San Antonio kicked off its inaugural men’s and women’s...

Community Alumni Featured Faculty & Staff

University’s Master’s in Special Education Program Helps Serve a Vital Community Need

  • Sam Boykin
  • 14 October 2024

Graduates are making an impact at the local, state and federal levels.

Featured Community

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: San Antonio’s Influential Leaders and Milestones

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 10 October 2024

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, as a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), highlights key...

September

Community Featured

Growing a Culture of Leadership

  • David DeKunder
  • 30 September 2024

When Henry Cisneros was asked to create an institute to provide leadership opportunities for students in his hometown, he did not hesitate.

Faculty & Staff Community Featured

University Celebrates Investiture of President Salvador Hector Ochoa

  • Sam Boykin
  • 24 September 2024

A&M-San Antonio recently celebrated the investiture of Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa as the University’s third president.

Faculty & Staff Featured Community

Examining Shakespeare Through a Chicano Lens

  • Sam Boykin
  • 23 September 2024

A trio of San Antonio professors are capitalizing on the success of a collaboration they forged recently to reimagine William Shakespeare’s...

Press Release

University Hosting Symposium on Leadership

  • University Communications
  • 16 September 2024

A&M-San Antonio is hosting a "Best of Both Worlds" symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, featuring speakers from a variety of sectors,...

Press Release

University Professor Wins Prestigious Microbiology Award

  • University Communications
  • 16 September 2024

Dr. Davida Smyth, a professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, has been selected to receive the 2025 ASM Carski Award for Undergraduate...

Featured Community Faculty & Staff

Rules of Engagement

  • Sam Boykin
  • 16 September 2024

Dr. Elena Foulis, assistant professor and director of Spanish Language Studies, has collaborated on a new book called, “Working en comunidad:...

Press Release

University Helping Launch Initiative To Support Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries

  • University Communications
  • 05 September 2024

An estimated 6,000 Texas children are hospitalized due to brain injuries each year.

August

Faculty & Staff Students Featured

University celebrates grand opening of the Student Rec Center, unveils new look for The General

  • Sam Boykin
  • 30 August 2024

A&M-San Antonio celebrates the grand opening of the Student Recreation Center and unveils a new look for The General.

Press Release

University To Unveil Several New Campus Projects As The Fall Semester Starts

  • University Communications
  • 20 August 2024

When Texas A&M University-San Antonio kicks off the fall semester on Aug. 26, the University will unveil two new campus projects, while several...

July

Press Release

University Approved for $1M Project to Track Harmful Water Contaminants

  • University Communications
  • 17 July 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is one step closer to launching a critical project to detect and research new and potentially threatening...

Faculty & Staff Alumni Featured

Teaching History. Making History.

  • David DeKunder
  • 11 July 2024

Dr. Bill Bush has worn many hats during his time at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, playing a key role in the University’s development...

June

Press Release

Chancellor Sharp to Retire June 30, 2025

  • University Communications
  • 02 July 2024

Chancellor John Sharp, the longest-serving chancellor in the history of the Texas A&M University System, has announced his plans to retire on...

Faculty & Staff

Building a Department from the Ground Up

  • Kiko Martinez
  • 21 June 2024

When Megan Wise de Valdez, professor of biology and chair of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, first read the job description...

Press Release

University Honored with 2023-24 RRAC Sportsmanship Award

  • University Communications
  • 13 June 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has earned the prestigious 2023-24 Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Sportsmanship Award.  ...

Press Release

University's Darnell Smith Named Athletic Director of the Year

  • University Communications
  • 04 June 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is proud to announce that Darnell Smith has been named the 2023-24 Red River Athletic Conference Athletic...

May

Alumni Community Students

Challenges Won't Stop Recent Graduate from Chasing His Dreams

  • Sam Boykin
  • 29 May 2024

TAMUSA alumni Christian Fox was featured recently in KSAT’s Great Graduates series, which shines a spotlight on college graduates with...

Press Release

University Names New Vice President for University Advancement

  • University Communications
  • 29 May 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio announces the appointment of Gwendolyn Notestine as the new Vice President for University Advancement,...

Press Release

University Launches Project to Provide Much-Needed Mental Health Care

  • University Communications
  • 17 May 2024

A&M-San Antonio Professor Stephen Lenz is spearheading an innovative new project to address the behavioral and mental health disparities in...

Faculty & Staff Community Featured Alumni

Working from a Blank Sheet of Paper

  • Sam Boykin
  • 17 May 2024

A feature on Mary Kay Cooper, Director of Alumni Engagement at Texas A&M-San Antonio.

Press Release

University Celebrates Spring 2024 Commencement

  • University Communications
  • 14 May 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio on May 13 commemorated the spring 2024 graduates at Freeman Coliseum, where more than 600 graduates gathered...

Students

University Helps Student Obtain Her Degree Through Innovative Program

  • Kevin Castro
  • 09 May 2024

TAMUSA Student India Williams' graduates after finishing coursework while in South Korea thanks to an innovative, course-sharing curriculum.

Community Featured Students

Psychology Student Launches Career at Nonprofit That Helps Families Heal

  • Edmond Ortiz
  • 06 May 2024

Criminology student Ana Zavala spent the fall 2023 semester as an intern at the local nonprofit Family Violence Prevention Services FVPS.

Community Students Featured

Graduate Student Has Her Sights Set on Becoming a Forensic Scientist

  • Edmond Ortiz
  • 02 May 2024

With a longtime interest in science, Lyndsy Stacy hit her stride at TAMUSA, where she’s graduating in May with a master’s degree in...

April

Community Students Faculty & Staff Alumni Featured

Closing Out Fiesta with Festival De Cascarones

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 30 April 2024

Texas AM University-San Antonio helped bring Fiesta season to an exciting close with its annual Festival De Cascarones, which was held Sunday,...

Alumni Featured Students Community Faculty & Staff

New Program Prepares Graduates to Treat Autism and Related Disorders

  • Tricia Schwennesen
  • 30 April 2024

The University’s first cohort of Applied Behavioral Analysis students graduates in May.

Faculty & Staff Community Featured

White House Officials Highlight Cyber Job Opportunities

  • Sam Boykin
  • 25 April 2024

AM-San Antonio recently hosted the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) for a special event about cybersecurity and cyber...

Featured Faculty & Staff Community

Professor On Track To Help Faculty Achieve Professional Goals

  • David DeKunder
  • 16 April 2024

Jenny Moore, clinical professor of communication at Texas AM University-San Antonio, is on track to earn her certification as a faculty success...

Featured Community Faculty & Staff

Professor Makes Documentary About Black Maternal Mortality

  • Kevin Castro
  • 11 April 2024

Dr. Nicole Carr, an assistant professor at Texas AM University-San Antonio, has teamed up with filmmaker Born Logic Allah to produce the...

Press Release

University Officially Opens Childcare Center

  • University Communications
  • 10 April 2024

A&M-San Antonio hosted a ribbon cutting today for its Young Jaguars program, which offers much-needed childcare for students in a part of the...

Press Release

University Announces Upcoming Opening of New Residence Hall

  • University Communications
  • 10 April 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Estrella Hall, its second on-campus residence hall, slated for...

Press Release

University Hosts Groundbreaking for Public Health and Education Building

  • University Communications
  • 04 April 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio celebrated an important milestone today as it hosted the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art facility that...

Press Release

University and Zoo Celebrate Graduating Students with Jaguar

  • University Communications
  • 04 April 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio and San Antonio Zoo celebrated students who have earned their University Ring this spring, featuring special...

Students Community Featured

Once In A Life Time Cosmic Event

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 01 April 2024

University Hosting Viewing Party for Rare Total Solar Eclipse

March

Press Release

Dr. Juan R. Guardia Appointed as Vice President for Student Affairs

  • University Communications
  • 26 March 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio announces the appointment of Dr. Juan R. Guardia as the new Vice President for Student Affairs, effective...

Students Featured Alumni

From West Africa to San Antonio

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 19 March 2024

A student from Ghana graduated from Texas AM University-San Antonio with a master's degree in computer science.

Community Featured Students Faculty & Staff

Fast-growing Technology Club Garners Multiple Wins at Hacking Competitions

  • Sam Boykin
  • 12 March 2024

AM-San Antonio’s Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter has been on quite a winning streak lately, winning a number of...

Featured Alumni Community

Five Alumni Lead San Antonio SHRM Board

  • Mariah Gonzalez
  • 11 March 2024

Five AM-San Antonio alumni have been elected to the board of the San Antonio chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), a...

Featured Faculty & Staff Community

Study Explores Cons of Wearing Make-up During Exercise

  • Sam Boykin
  • 07 March 2024

Dr. Sukho Lee, associate chair and professor of health and kinesiology, recently completed a unique study that’s likely to pique the interest...

Community Featured Faculty & Staff Students

Campus Hosts Marketing Competition Featuring Students from Five Local Universities

  • Sam Boykin
  • 04 March 2024

AM-San Antonio recently hosted the inaugural “Campaign in a Day” competition that provided the opportunity for students to develop a...

February

Press Release

University Celebrates Grand Opening of Genomics Research Laboratory

  • University Communications
  • 28 February 2024

Today marked a significant milestone for Texas A&M University-San Antonio as it hosted the grand opening of the new Public Health Genetics and...

Press Release

Veteran Affairs Deputy Secretary Hosts Veteran Round Table at University

  • University Communications
  • 23 February 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher visited Texas A&M University-San Antonio on Thursday, Feb....

Press Release

Student Veterans of America (SVA) Hosts SVA CEO Visibility Exchange

  • University Communications
  • 22 February 2024

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter at Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted a listening session with SVA National CEO Jared Lyon...

Faculty & Staff

Bryan Bayles’ Path to the University Has Been Full of Interesting Twists and Turns

  • University Communications
  • 16 February 2024

The assistant professor is helping launch a new community health program. From working with indigenous Mayan midwives to curating health and...

Community Featured Students

Hitting All the Right Notes

  • 16 February 2024

Dunston’s introduction to music production began in San Antonio while attending church to help him cope with the passing of his best friend....

Featured Faculty & Staff

Philis Barragán Goetz Receives Book Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

  • 16 February 2024

The book delves into a foundational figure during the emergence of Mexican American literature. Dr. Philis M. Barragán Goetz has been...

Students Faculty & Staff

Celebrate 15 Years with Special Savings at Jaguar Java and University Bookstore

  • 05 February 2024

With AM-San Antonio’s 15th-anniversary celebrations in full swing, the University is excited to announce that Jaguar Java and the University...

January

Community Featured

Remembering Oakley

  • University Communications
  • 30 January 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Oakley, the cherished victim assistance dog at Texas AM University-San Antonio. Oakley died...

Featured

University Launching Initiative to Study and Improve the Health of San Antonians

  • University Communication
  • 24 January 2024

Texas AM-San Antonio is making great strides on an innovative new program designed to improve health care and expand the understanding of diseases...

Press Release

University Unveils New Mascot Logo

  • University Communications
  • 19 January 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio revealed its new Jaguar logo today at the University’s 15th-anniversary kickoff celebration. University...

Community

A Journey of Growth and Impact

  • 15 January 2024

It’s been a remarkable journey leading up to Texas AM University-San Antonio’s 15th anniversary. That journey started some 25 years...

Featured

University to Open On-Campus Childcare Facility for Students

  • 12 January 2024

Bianca Rawlings’ life was marked by both upheaval and opportunity shortly after she moved from Lockhart to New Braunfels in 2020.

Press Release

University Hires Head Coach for Men’s Basketball Program

  • University Communications
  • 10 January 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has hired Chris Dial to launch its men’s basketball program. Dial comes by way of Our Lady of the Lake...

Press Release

University Hires Head Coach for Women’s Basketball Program

  • University Communications
  • 05 January 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has hired Chris Minner to launch its women’s basketball program. Minner comes by way of Texas A&M...

Press Release

University Celebrates Fall 2023 Commencement

  • University Communications
  • 03 January 2024

Texas A&M University-San Antonio proudly commemorated the Fall 2023 Commencement, a historic milestone that signifies the culmination of hard...

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