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Fast-growing Technology Club Garners Multiple Wins at Hacking Competitions

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A&M-San Antonio’s Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter has been on quite a winning streak lately, winning a number of hacking competitions. Launched in 2016, the University’s AMA chapter is located within the Computing and Cyber Security Department. With about 150 members, the club works on solving real-world problems using applied computing skills. University […]

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Study Explores Cons of Wearing Make-up During Exercise

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Dr. Sukho Lee, associate chair and professor of health and kinesiology, recently completed a unique study that’s likely to pique the interest of fitness-minded women—or whoever likes to use cosmetics to look their best when hitting the gym. The study has also garnered the attention of some prestigious scientific publications. Lee and his associates recruited […]

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Campus Hosts Marketing Competition Featuring Students from Five Local Universities

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By: Sam Boykin A&M-San Antonio recently hosted the inaugural “Campaign in a Day” competition that provided the opportunity for students to develop a marketing campaign for the local chapter of Meals on Wheels. During the hands-on competition, each five-person team, including one from A&M-San Antonio, was paired with a local marketing agency, which provided guidance […]

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

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The assistant professor is helping launch a new community health program. From working with indigenous Mayan midwives to curating health and wellness exhibitions to chairingthe Mayor’s Fitness Council, Dr. Bryan Bayles brings an eclectic background to his role at A&M-SanAntonio. As an assistant professor, Bayles not only teaches classes in global and community health, but […]

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

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The book delves into a foundational figure during the emergence of Mexican American literature. Dr. Philis M. Barragán Goetz has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the National Endowment for theHumanities for a book she’s writing about a pioneering yet often overlooked folklorist, writer andeducator. “The Borderlands of Inclusivity: Jovita González and the Mexican American […]

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

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Texas A&M-San Antonio is making great strides on an innovative new program designed to improve health care and expand the understanding of diseases impacting Texans’ quality of life. After putting together a high-performing research team, including Drs. Ravindranath Duggirala, Donna M. Lehman, Srinivas Mummidi, and Rector Arya, the University recently launched the Public Health Genetics […]

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University to Open On-Campus Childcare Facility for Students

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Bianca Rawlings’ life was marked by both upheaval and opportunity shortly after she moved from Lockhart to New Braunfels in 2020. For years she had been in an abusive relationship with her husband and the father of her 7-year-old daughter. The move to New Braunfels was supposed to be a new start for the couple, […]

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Embracing the Future: A&M San Antonio Launches AI Initiative

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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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Student Veteran Connor Crowell Hits His Stride at A&M-San Antonio

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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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Student Spotlight: From Mariachi Performer to Jaguar Ambassador, Ruben Reyes is Thriving at A&M-San Antonio

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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 second of five student spotlights. Ruben Reyes has made the most of his time at A&M-San Antonio, from serving as a Jaguar Ambassador to performing with Mariachi Los Jaguares del […]