President Ricardo Romo featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Article about Dr. Romo's legacy featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
(September 22, 2016) -- Dr. Ricardo Romo is featured on the front cover of the latest issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The cover reads, "Ever Higher: Dr. Ricardo Romo stepping down after overseeing rapid growth at the University of Texas at San Antonio since becoming president in 1999."
The featured article “Running the Road” by Reginald Stuart focuses on Dr. Romo’s impact on UTSA and the growth of the university.
“Today, Romo is setting records in higher education as the veteran president since May 1999 of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and architect of its ambitious goal to become a leading Tier One institution of research.”
The article says UTSA is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in Texas offering unique study abroad programs and innovative opportunities in fields such as cyber security, healthcare, energy, sustainability and human and social development.
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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 LocationsThis 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.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 CampusJoin 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 CampusThis 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 CampusWhat 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 CampusDía 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
