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 […]
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Bridging the Gap Between Education and Culture Through Art
Neil Armstrong Elementary provides families opportunities for creative bonding with their children. By Mariah Gonzalez In November 2020, A&M-SA professors Dr. Karen Burgard, Dr. Elisabeth Krimbill, Dr. Katherine Espinoza, Dr. Kimberly Stephenson, Dr. Karen Kohler, Dr. Melissa Jozwiak and Justin Korver were awarded the CULTIVAR grant, a $3.35 million grant from the U.S. Department of […]
Read MoreA Heart for Justice
Graduate aims to change lives and make a difference by protecting the innocent By Brance D. Arnold Praise Onabanjo holds a lifelong dream to become a criminal defense attorney and stand up for the rights of the innocent. Though born in Minnesota, Onabanjo’s family hails from Nigeria and moved back to the country when she […]
Read MoreUniversity Awards Scholarships to Southwest Legacy High School Students
Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA), in part of its ongoing commitment to making college affordable, is awarding hundreds of San Antonio high school seniors with scholarship opportunities. On February 21, A&M-SA kicked off the financial aid awarding season with an event at Southwest Legacy High School, an ASPIRE Network school. The University presented a check […]
Read MoreIn a Social Mood
Associate Professor Awarded Inaugural Grant Named in His Honor By Brance D. Arnold Does social mood influence our social attitudes and actions? What part does social mood play in influencing our social behavior, particularly in areas such as politics, pop culture, financial markets and the economy? How do societal ethics, philosophies and norms impact economics? […]
Read MoreFall 2022 Graduate Makes Dream Come True in Face of Challenges
Among the graduate students walking the stage for fall 2022 is Gloria Reyes who is earning her Master of Business Administration. Reyes graduated with honors in 2012 from Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where she received her Bachelor of Arts and Science. Despite her academic success, Reyes’s road to graduation was not easy. She struggled with […]
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&M-San Antonio Remembers Lowry Mays
Lowry Mays, a longtime supporter and friend of Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio), passed away on September 12 at the age of 87. A 1957 graduate of Texas A&M University, Mays served two terms on The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents (1985-1991 and 2001-2007), including as chairman from 2003-2005. Founder and CEO […]
Read MoreA&M-SA Unveils Second Largest Gift in University History
On July 6, Texas A&M University-San Antonio celebrated a gift from the Hector and Gloria López Foundation with an official unveiling. The López Foundation presented a check for $2.1 million to the Texas A&M-San Antonio Foundation to benefit 15 Latino students who will be known as López Scholars. The gift marks the second largest in […]
Read MoreA&M-SA Class of 2022 Grads Featured on KSAT
Cheyenne Zavala ’22, who graduated this spring, was featured as a Great Graduate 2022 by KSAT 12. Read more and watch the feature by KSAT. Alandrya Fuller ‘ 22, who graduated this spring, was featured as a Great Graduate 2022 by KSAT 12. Read more and watch the feature by KSAT.
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