UT San Antonio Alumni Gala 2026

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Join us for the UT San Antonio Alumni Gala on August 8, 2026, at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa as we celebrate this year’s theme, One Giant Leap. Welcoming nearly 600 alumni and friends, the evening celebrates our accomplishments, honors outstanding Alumni, and raises vital support for scholarships and programs. Your support helps the Alumni Association award more than $150,000 in scholarships each year and serve a network of over 210,000 alumni.

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Celebrating Those Who Took the Leap

The UT San Antonio Alumni Association is proud to recognize four exceptional Roadrunners whose leadership and accomplishments continue to make an impact in their industries and communities:

Sabah Bayatli ’15

President | OCI Energy

A talented mechanical engineer specializing in thermodynamics, with early career experience in Türkiye’s energy sector as a Chief Commercial Officer. After moving to San Antonio in 2013 for further studies at UT San Antonio, he transitioned into renewable energy through OCI Energy, where he first interned, and eventually became the company’s youngest president at 38.

Richard A. Becker, MD, FACP, ’71

Retired Physician; Founder & Owner | Becker Vineyards

Respected physician and internal medicine leader with a career spanning decades of clinical excellence, teaching, and service. He is also the founder of Becker Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country, building a nationally recognized winery (the second largest producing in Texas) alongside his medical achievements.

Michael Setser ’97

Vice President of Corporate Sales & Retentions | Spurs Sports & Entertainment

A seasoned executive with the San Antonio Spurs organization, recognized for his leadership and community engagement within professional sports. Beyond his role with the Spurs, he is a dedicated supporter of higher education, serving generously on the UT San Antonio Carlos Alvarez College of Business Advisory Board, the UT San Antonio Alumni Association, and the UTSA Roadrunner Foundation.

Jessica Treviño Jones, MD, ’13

Oncologist | Mays Cancer Center

A former Long School of Medicine scholarship recipient, is a physician committed to advancing cancer care through both clinical practice and research. Her work focuses on improving treatment outcomes and expanding access to innovative therapies, reflecting a dedication to both patient care and meaningful scientific progress.

Help Us Reach New Heights

Your support can make a lasting impact. By contributing a unique item, service, or gift certificate to the silent auction, you help create an engaging experience while supporting scholarships and Alumni programs. We are grateful for your consideration and generosity.

There is another opportunity to give back by contributing to one of the evening’s most popular experiences, the wine and whiskey pull. We ask that wine bottles be valued at $20 or more and whiskey bottles at $45 or more. Donations can be dropped off by Friday, July 31, at the Katz Alumni Center.

For questions or more information, please connect with our team.

Your Leap Starts Here

Help bring the night to life behind the scenes. From greeting guests to running the silent auction, every role makes a difference. And yes...dress up, have fun, and be part of this One Giant Leap!

Sign up for your shift here.

Mission Control

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