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 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 MoreUniversity celebrates Hispanic Heritage
A&M-San Antonio pays tribute to local artist in kick-off of monthlong celebrations. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, the University kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by commemorating the opening of “Nuestra Gente: A Tribute to Hispanic Innovators and Dreamers.” The photographic exhibit by local artist and creator Bernadette Peña is now a permanent part of the […]
Read MoreA&M-San Antonio honors 9/11 victims and heroes
University hosts Heroes Run and wreath-laying to honor those directly impacted on 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted several events to honor those directly impacted by the September 11 attacks that changed our nation and all our lives in untold ways two decades ago this year. The campus joined more […]
Read MoreDr. Teniente-Matson helps girl entrepreneurs achieve their goals
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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