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October 5, 2009

President Ricardo Romo delivers State of the University address
I am so proud of all that we are accomplishing together here at UTSA, and this event gives me an opportunity to celebrate your successes of the past year, review some of the great plans in the works for this year, and share with you where I believe this university is headed. .....VIDEO >>

On Campus | Outreach | Impact | Research | Giving to UTSA

On Campus¬--------------------------------------------------------

UTSA sets enrollment record, doctoral enrollment grows nearly 20 percent

Architects selected for phase one of UTSA Park West athletics complex

John D. Murphy Jr. named College of Architecture dean

President's Distinguished Lecture Series features Segway inventor Dean Kamen

Outreach¬---------------------------------------------------------------

UTSA Mexico Center forum highlights immigration issues and solutions

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio members choose UTSA to continue training

Institute of Texan Cultures expands to seven-day operation for visitor convenience

Impact¬-----------------------------------------------------------

UTSA's economic impact worth $1.2 billion to San Antonio area in 2008

UTSA celebrates 40th anniversary
Official celebration is October 15 during the President's Scholarship and Awards Dinner at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel in San Antonio.

UTSA wins $5 million in stimulus funds for new interdisciplinary center

UTSA graduate business programs ranked No. 1 in nation by Hispanic Business magazine

Research¬-----------------------------------------------------

Physics department receives $2.7 million to study nanomaterials

UTSA psychologist Rebekah Smith awarded $1 million for memory research

UTSA researcher Brian Derrick wins $917K from NIH to study memory

Giving to UTSA¬---------------------------------

UTSA unveils international art collection donated by AT&T

Valero Energy invests $2.5 million to support UTSA graduate programs

UTSA awarded $13 million to improve literacy of African children

Dear Friends,

This week, I was privileged to deliver the State of the University address. We celebrated our successes, reviewed plans in the works at our great institution and talked about where UTSA is headed. It’s easy to see we are well on the way to realizing our shared vision.

A record 29,000 students enrolled this fall with the number of doctoral students increasing by nearly 20 percent. We continue to hire outstanding faculty as another important step toward becoming a premier research university and helping our students succeed.

As UTSA increasingly becomes a university of first choice, more than 3,700 students now live on campus with another 5,000 living in communities surrounding the Main Campus. We see more and more students participating in the newly vibrant campus life.

As UTSA continues to expand student academic services and build new research and classroom facilities, there also is excitement about football and plans to enhance our 16 intercollegiate sports. This is the university we are becoming, and it’s a great time to be at UTSA.

I hope to see you at a special event later this month. On October 15, we will recognize Joe Straus, speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, at the 40th Anniversary Celebration President’s Scholarship and Awards Dinner.

Until next time,

Ricardo Romo
President, UTSA

Upcoming Events¬

October 15
40th Anniversary Celebration: President's Scholarship and Awards Dinner
Recognizing Joe Straus, speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Purchase tickets online or call (210) 458-4655.

October 19
UTSA Alumni Connections Luncheon
Mayor Julian Castro will speak on "San Antonio: Focus on Education." Make reservations online or call (210) 458-4133.

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