All 2017 Updates

New leadership will help move UTSA to the next level
August 15, 2017

New leadership will help move UTSA to the next level

From the San Antonio Express-News on August 15, 2017. The San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board welcomes Dr. Taylor Eighmy as he moves forward with his ambitious plans for the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he will begin serving as UTSA’s sixth president on Sept. 1, 2017.

Beginning our academic journey
August 21, 2017

Beginning our academic journey

Selections from President Eighmy’s remarks to the Class of 2021 at Convocation, UTSA’s official ceremony to launch the new academic year.

The excitement of the new academic year
August 21, 2017

The excitement of the new academic year

President Eighmy welcomes the UTSA community to the new academic year and offers some thoughts on areas of focus for bringing the institution forward.

UTSA welcomes Dr. Taylor Eighmy
August 22, 2017

UTSA welcomes Dr. Taylor Eighmy

In an interview with The Paisano, Dr. Eighmy emphasized his dedication and great passion for the future success of every student at UTSA.

A truly special honor and privilege
July 25, 2017

A truly special honor and privilege

In an email to faculty and staff, President Eighmy acknowledges his appointment as the 6th president of The University of Texas at San Antonio and the bright future he sees for the institution.

Hurricane Harvey updates
August 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey updates

In an important message to the UTSA community, President Eighmy shares information for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and for everyone who would like to help.

Cradle to career
September 15, 2017

Cradle to career

The concept of learning for life is close to my heart. I owe a debt of gratitude to Nancy Zimpher, former chancellor of the SUNY System, for influencing my thinking on this topic.

Pizza With The Prez
September 26, 2017

Pizza With The Prez

President Eighmy would like to get to know more UTSA students by inviting them to casual meet and greets that are scheduled throughout the fall semester.

Tacos With Taylor
September 27, 2017

Tacos With Taylor

President Eighmy would like to get to know more UTSA faculty and staff by inviting them to casual meet and greets that are scheduled throughout the fall semester.

New president wants UTSA to be "San Antonio's university"
August 31, 2017

New president wants UTSA to be "San Antonio's university"

In an interview with Steve Spriester of KSAT 12 News, President Eighmy shares his excitement to begin serving as the 6th President of UTSA. Dr. Eighmy also discusses his ambitious goals and vision for the future of the university.

UTSA is well-positioned for a bright future
October 16, 2017

UTSA is well-positioned for a bright future

In an article originally published by the San Antonio Business Journal, Dr. Thomas Tunstall writes about the five central themes outlined by President Eighmy in his vision for the future of the university.

A Vision for UTSA
October 3, 2017

A Vision for UTSA

In an email to the campus community, President Eighmy outlines his vision for UTSA as San Antonio's university of the future.

The new president - the way forward
October 5, 2017

The new president - the way forward

Marking the beginning of a new era at UTSA, Taylor Eighmy shares his vision for the university as he takes the mantle as its newest president.

President's Initiative on Student Success
October 19, 2017

President's Initiative on Student Success

President Eighmy announces the launch of a special presidential initiative on student success, the first of five initiatives set to launch this fall.

A Vision for the Downtown Campus
November 13, 2017

A Vision for the Downtown Campus

President Eighmy's presentation "Celebrating the Past, Imaging the Future: A Vision for the Downtown Campus

Proposed tax reform and its impact on graduate students
December 1, 2017

Proposed tax reform and its impact on graduate students

Yesterday I sent letters to our representatives in Congress to express my concerns regarding the proposed legislation for tax reform, which could have significant impact on the cost of obtaining a degree.