By: Mariah Gonzalez Five A&M-San Antonio alumni have been elected to the board of the San Antonio chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of human resources. These alumni will play crucial roles in promoting the profession, providing education, certification, networking opportunities, and advocating for […]
Read MoreCommencement Speaker: Distinguished Senior Gabriella Villegas
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 […]
Read MoreFrom Student Leader to Professional: Miranda Moreno’s Next Chapter Unfolds
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 […]
Read MoreA Sneak Peek into A&M-SA’s Graduation
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 […]
Read MoreStudent Worker Experience Cultivates Confidence In Future Endeavors
Del Rio native and first-generation student Damiana Hernandez began her time at A&M-San Antonio in Fall of 2020. “I really didn’t want to come to San Antonio,” Hernandez recalled. “We came, we drove by the campus and I fell in love with the community. ” As a student, Hernandez found her first on-campus job […]
Read MoreComputing Propels Graduate to IT Career
By Edmond Ortiz Markos Rodriguez, a Texas A&M University-San Antonio class of 2023 graduate, has transformed his computer hobby into a successful career in the world of information technology with a degree from Texas A&M University-San Antonio in Computer Information Systems (CIS) . With a passion for computing and a knack for problem-solving, Rodriguez has navigated his […]
Read MoreOpening Doors to Opportunity
11-Month MBA Student Makes History as Part of Program’s First Cohort By Brance D. Arnold When Vanessa Favela ’22 began her studies at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, she initially thought business administration would be her path. Then Favela decided to pivot and switched her major to biology, though she admits she did not know much […]
Read MoreFall 2022 Graduate Finds Community with Esports
Sebastian De Hoyos will be earning his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Following high school graduation, De Hoyos knew he wanted to further his education to become the first in his family to graduate from college. His parents encouraged him to finish his degree and ensured he understood they supported his academic journey. De Hoyos […]
Read MoreA Call to Help Others
If you think the fire service industry is a strictly male domain, you haven’t met Lyndi Atkins ’21. Lyndi grew up in Pearland, Texas, with a mother and father who were both police officers, and her dad retired as police chief. She credits them as her major influence. She also has a sister who holds […]
Read MoreAlumni Award Winners Celebrated
Congratulations to the 2021 Texas A&M University-San Antonio alumni award winners, who were celebrated during the University’s annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on October 16. Editor’s note: This year’s winners (from left to right in the accompanying photo with President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, far right) include: Sa L. Huynh, LeWayne Ballard, and Nathan R. Mara (attending remotely). […]
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