UTSA Vice President for Business Affairs Kerry Kennedy retires

Kerry Kennedy

(Jan. 14, 2015) -- UTSA Vice President for Business Affairs Kerry Kennedy will retire this week after more than 25 years of service in public higher education including 10 years leading UTSA's business affairs division.

Kennedy joined UTSA in August 2004, leading a division that includes more than 600 employees and is responsible for budgeting and financial forecasting, human resources, facilities and capital improvement projects, campus police operations and emergency preparedness, environmental health and safety, purchasing and auxiliary services, and parking and transportation operations.

Kennedy has overseen significant capital growth at UTSA as the university has evolved to an emerging Tier One research institution. Since 2004, Kennedy's teams have completed more than $600 million in capital construction, more than doubling the size of the university to more than 5 million gross square feet.

During his tenure, Kennedy also implemented new programs to enhance UTSA Police Department recruiting and retention and created the Office of Business Continuity and Emergency Management.

Before joining UTSA, from 1990 to 2003, Kennedy worked at the UT System, first as assistant vice chancellor and controller and then as executive vice chancellor for business affairs.

Kennedy has been a mentor and advocate for new and experienced UT System employees through various leadership and training programs at UTSA and the UT System. Additionally, he was integral to establishing and growing First Light Christian Fellowship, UTSA's registered organization for Christian faculty and staff. In 2013, the organization published its first book, "Spiritual Journeys of Christian Faculty and Staff," an anthology of Christian testimonials.

"Kerry has always been passionate about seeing UTSA become a Tier One institution, and as vice president of business affairs, he has worked tirelessly to help us realize that vision," said UTSA President Ricardo Romo. "Kerry's commitment to serving the university community will have a lasting impact on UTSA and we wish him the very best on his well-deserved retirement."

>> The university community is invited to attend a reception for Kennedy at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15 in the H-E-B University Center Ballroom (1.106).

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April 15-19, various times

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Showcase

The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.

Various Locations

Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Resiliencia y Más Corazón: Las Tejanas, The Soul of Mexican American Music

This community event is hosted by the UTSA Mexican American Studies Program. It is a lecture/performance that examines the contributions of Tejana musicians to the evolution of Mexican American music.

Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave.

Wednesday, April 17, 11:00 a.m.

Asian Fanfair

Asian Fanfair is an event that highlights our APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) identities on campus. The event will feature performances from our AAPI interest Student Organizations, a tabling fair, and some cultural cuisine.

Student Union Paseo, Main Campus

Wednesday, April 17, 11:00 a.m.

UTSA Veteran Resource Fair

Join us for a day dedicated to supporting and empowering our UTSA veterans! We're excited to announce our upcoming resource fair, designed specifically to ensure that our veteran students have access to the resources and networking opportunities they need to thrive in their academic and post-military lives.

Student Union Lawn, Main Campus

Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 p.m.

Text Analysis Using Python

This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis using Python and Jupyter Notebook on the Constellate Lab platform. We will create datasets in Constellate to analyze patterns, trends, and relationships of contents and more.

John Peace Library (JPL 3.02.32), Main Campus

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.

Phi Kappa Phi Hosts Last Lecture with esteemed professor Diane Abdo

What would award-winning writing professor Diane Abdo say if it were her last lecture? Join us for our annual Last Lecture series on Wednesday April 17.

Multipurpose Room (BSE 2.102), Main Campus

Friday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.

Día en la Sombrilla

Día en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.

Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main Campus

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