Dr. Davida Smyth, associate professor, Department of Life Sciences, and her student research team are researching COVID-19 variants in wastewater and were recently featured in the San Antonio Express-News. Read the article here: https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Sewage-COVID-strains-17007748.php Note: You will need a digital subscription to view the entire Express-News article. Dr. Smyth was also featured on the BBC’s […]
Read MoreTexas A&M University-San Antonio Receives $10 Million from Bexar County Toward Athletics Facilities/Fields
Bexar County commissioners approved a request from Texas A&M University-San Antonio to fund the design and construction of athletics facilities/fields on campus. The $10 million commitment from Bexar County for phase two of Texas A&M University–San Antonio athletic fields will help the University build a multipurpose field and competition track for soccer and other athletic […]
Read MoreUSAA grant supports access and equity project for first generation students
A $1 million grant from USAA is helping to launch a multi-year program to assist first-generation college students and their parents in navigating the admission process at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. The La Familia project is a comprehensive program of academic enrichment, family engagement, and scholarships to encourage first-generation students and their families in South […]
Read MoreProfessors provide their sustainability insights
Faculty members from across A&M-San Antonio (including Dr. Bryan Bayles, pictured above) reflect on what sustainability means to them within the context of their academic disciplines. Today sustainability encompasses a broad scope of interests and activities, including clean energy, biodiversity, environmental and social justice, DEI, and mental and physical well-being, among other priorities. A&M-SA Today […]
Read MoreUniversity receives national Seal of Excelencia
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is one of 10 exemplar institutions nationwide to earn the 2021 Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. A&M-San Antonio, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, joins a prestigious group of 14 Seal-certified institutions in the country ensuring America’s future […]
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). […]
Read MoreUniversity caps Hispanic Heritage Month with book reading, presentations
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 […]
Read MoreNational Spotlight Shines on ASPIRE Collaboration
Visit by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognizes the success of a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a public university and school districts to build a school-to-college pipeline for students to earn a university degree, to begin encouraging that aspiration in middle school, and to support teachers and families in those efforts. Editor’s note: In the […]
Read MoreDream Maker raises record funds for scholarships
Charles Butt Foundation honored for its longstanding commitment to supporting education and teacher development. Thanks to the generous support of donors who understand the beneficial impact of providing access to quality higher education, the University Foundation’s 2021 Dream Maker Award Celebration, hosted virtually this year, raised a record $215,000 to support student scholarships. This […]
Read MoreNSF Grant to Fund Smart SA Transit Service and Social Impact Research
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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