Full schedule of month-long celebrations reflect the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who inspire others. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, Texas A&M University-San Antonio kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15, 2021, by commemorating the opening of “Nuestra Gente: A Tribute to Hispanic Innovators and Dreamers.” The photographic exhibit by local artist […]
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The “SmartSAT” project represents a breakthrough accomplishment for the University. Numerous traffic studies have assessed how many cumulative days and weeks each year the average commuter spends behind the wheel of a personal vehicle, but how long do most public transit users spend waiting for the bus? A&M-San Antonio College of Business Associate Professor Jeong […]
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Engaging students in science taking place within their own community and boosting the STEM workforce are longer-term goals for this incubator project. Two Department of Life Sciences faculty members at Texas A&M University-San Antonio plan to use their $75,000 National Science Foundation incubator grant to engage more undergraduate students in biology research activities occurring in […]
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The appointment comes as part of A&M-San Antonio’s five-year strategic plan for 2022-2026. A&M-San Antonio recently appointed Dr. Elizabeth Murakami to advance the University’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy as part of its strategic roadmap for 2040. Murakami, named the first Special Assistant to the President for DEI, has returned to A&M San-Antonio after four years […]
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New role will advance initiatives and partnerships to enhance regional talent pipeline. Texas A&M University-San Antonio announces the appointment of Rebecca Viagran, former City of San Antonio council representative (District 3), to be its inaugural Director of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships. The role will lead the University’s strategy for advancing initiatives and partnerships to […]
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College of Education and Human Development Dean Dr. Carl Sheperis identifies the virtues and challenges of telehealth. Many are familiar with the term blended learning – a combination of in-class and online educational instruction that has gained new relevance and necessity during a global health pandemic. But, what about blended care in which virtual doctor-patient […]
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Professor of History Dr. Philis M. Barragán Goetz was recently named a Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader. It’s been a banner year for Texas A&M University-San Antonio Professor of History Dr. Philis M. Barragán Goetz. Not only was she named a 2021 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader (MEFL) by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. She also […]
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Regents Professor of History Dr. Edward Westermann explores the use of alcohol and music to encourage mass murder during the Holocaust. History can take you to some dark places. No one knows that better than Dr. Edward B. Westermann, Regents Professor of History at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. His latest book, Drunk on Genocide: Alcohol and Mass […]
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A&M-San Antonio President elected to National Board of Girl Scouts of the USA. Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, was recently elected to the National Board of Girl Scouts of the USA. An advocate for developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills for girls and young women, Teniente-Matson has been a supporter for Girl […]
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“More Than an Ally” describes an opportunity to make enduring change within a system of racial inequality. Dr. Michael L. Boucher, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, will release More Than an Ally Tuesday, Sept. 15. According to Dr. Boucher, the book is meant to empower white teachers to do the work […]
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