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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 […]

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USAA Grant Helps Families Realize Higher Education Dreams

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Perla Sifuentes speaking at a La Familia parent graduation ceremony. She is among 178 parents who have participated in La Familia. Upon successful completion of the program, parents can earn up to $1,000 in a one-time institutional scholarship for their student to attend A&M-SA.

Alumni , Featured

Student Worker Experience Cultivates Confidence In Future Endeavors

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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 […]

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Communications Internship Course Launches Graduates’ Journalism Careers

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By: Sam Boykin After bonding during their first semester at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Sarah Cervera and Lily Celeste interned together at KSAT 12, and in June, they will launch their broadcast journalism careers at KRGV Channel 5 in the Rio Grande Valley. Both San Antonio natives, Cervera and Celeste started at A&M-SA in […]

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Fall 2022 Graduate Finds Community with Esports

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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 […]

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University receives national Seal of Excelencia

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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 […]