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May 15, 2023
San Antonio Sports Corporate Cup brings spirit of competition to UTSA
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will participate in the San Antonio Sports Corporate Cup from May 6 through June 3.
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May 15, 2023
UTSA Selects Veteran UT System Officer Angel Lemmonds as Assistant Chief of Police
The University of Texas as San Antonio (UTSA) has selected Angel Lemmonds as the next Assistant Chief of Police, effective July 1, 2023.
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May 10, 2023
Centro Announces 2023 State of Downtown + Downtown Tomorrow Strategy Launch
Centro San Antonio (Centro) will host the 2023 State of Downtown and an official launch of the Downtown Tomorrow Strategy.
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May 8, 2023
UTSA establishes new partnerships for custodial, groundskeeping services
UTSA will establish new contracts for campus custodial and grounds services beginning June 1.
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May 4, 2023
New murals by local artists to be installed at San Pedro I
Murals designed by two San Antonio artists will soon adorn UTSA’s San Pedro I building, located at 506 Dolorosa St. just east of San Pedro Creek.
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May 1, 2023
UTSA receives grant to develop habitat conservation plan for endangered species
UTSA has been awarded a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) grant funded by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to develop a habitat conservation plan.
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Apr 27, 2023
Congratulations to University Excellence Awards winner!
Congratulations to the Chera Finkbiner who received the Leadership Award at this year’s University Excellence Awards (UEA) ceremony!
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Apr 13, 2023
Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop Nominated for Award
UTSA’s Tito Bradshaw Bicycle Repair Shop has been nominated for the Women’s Transportation Seminar-San Antonio Region 2022 Innovative Transportation Solutions Award.
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Apr 12, 2023
Campus Services announces Parking Permit Design Contest winners
This year’s Parking Permit Design Contest was a great success, generating over 50 submissions from UTSA students eager to make their mark on campus history.
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Mar 31, 2023
UTSA’s Longest Serving Female Police Officers Share Their Inspiration
The 2023 Women’s History month theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” continues the observance of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. In recognition of this, Business Affairs highlights the longest serving female police officers at UTSA to tell the stories of their career beginnings, achievements and inspirations.
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Mar 29, 2023
Business Affairs Employees Nominated for University Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the Business Affairs team members who were nominated for this year’s University Excellence Awards! These awards celebrate outstanding members of the UTSA community who made a positive impact over the last year.
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Mar 1, 2023
UT System Police Featured Officer of the Month: Charles Speck
Business Affairs congratulates Officer Charles Speck for his feature as the UT System Police Featured Officer of the Month!
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Feb 20, 2023
UTSA partners with The Eatery to bring on-campus dining to San Pedro I
UTSA has opened The Eatery, a new on-campus dining venue at San Pedro I.
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Feb 8, 2023
Josh Gerken Selected to the 2023 San Antonio Business Journal 40 Under 40
The San Antonio Business Journal has named Josh Gerken as one of this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees. Gerken joins an elite class of leaders in San Antonio, representing the area’s best and brightest.
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Jan 30, 2023
UTSA partners with Centro San Antonio to enhance downtown campus environment
The UTSA Department of Public Safety recently forged a new partnership with Centro San Antonio to enhance the wide range of services and resources that support a safe, clean and welcoming campus experience.
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Jan 18, 2023
John Peace Library renovations provide improved spaces for collaboration, studying
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has completed the first phase of the Heart of the Campus renovations project to the third floor of the John Peace Library, providing improved learning and collaborative areas. With more natural light, new furniture and additional places to study, the JPL will continue to be a welcoming space for all.
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Jan 4, 2023
UTSA Police Department holds annual awards ceremony
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) recently held its annual awards ceremony to recognize officers, staff and community members who provided exemplary service over the past year, as well as those celebrating recent retirements and milestone service anniversaries.
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Dec 23, 2022
Emerging COVID-19 variants reinforce importance of vaccination
As Roadrunners wrap up the year and begin the holiday break, COVID-19 remains a concern they should keep in mind. Several new COVID-19 variants have been spreading rapidly across the United States, and they’re proving to be much more infectious than the formerly dominant BA.5 variant.
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Dec 14, 2022
Toys for Tickets campaign a great success for Campus Services, Elf Louise
Campus Services’ 2023 Toys for Tickets campaign was a great success. In total, the Roadrunner community donated 197 toys to benefit children and families in need through the Elf Louise Christmas Project.
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Dec 8, 2022
UTSA Chief Financial Officer joins Governor’s Executive Development Program
Veronica Salazar has completed the Governor’s Executive Development Program, which enables Texas leaders to explore leadership in state agencies, organizational strategy and best practices for supporting hybrid work modalities for employees.
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Dec 2, 2022
San Pedro I shows off UTSA’s investments in clean energy
UTSA’s newest building, San Pedro I, home of the School of Data Science and the National Security Collaboration Center, was built with sustainability in mind through the inclusion of a rooftop solar array. The building’s solar panels were installed to provide an alternative energy option for the building. The use of clean energy lowers the building’s carbon footprint and helps UTSA work toward a more sustainable campus.
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Nov 17, 2022
UTSA continues downtown development with San Pedro II to advance workforce initiatives and job creation for San Antonio
The UT System Board of Regents today approved the next phase of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) downtown development initiatives.
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Nov 16, 2022
Katy Madden named interim associate vice president for People Excellence
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has named Katy Madden interim associate vice president for People Excellence. Already a driving force with People Excellence’s HR Business Partners and Talent Management teams since 2021, Madden brings more than 20 years of leadership and 17 years of human resources experience to her new position.
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Nov 14, 2022
Roadrunners combat on-campus food insecurity through Swipe Out Hunger
Last month, Campus Services and UTSA Dining partnered with the Whataburger Resource Room to host the third annual Swipe Out Hunger campaign, resulting in 1,168 meals donated to combat on-campus food insecurity.
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Nov 10, 2022
Risk & Emergency Management to host virtual winter weather seminar
Join Risk and Emergency Management at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 for a virtual winter weather preparedness seminar. Presented by the National Weather Service, this informational session will focus on topics including weather trends and expectations, winter weather science and safety-related best practices.
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Nov 9, 2022
Capt. Thomas Calucci Delivers Presentation on Identifying Behavioral Indicators
Capt. Thomas Calucci, Specialized Services Division Commander with The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department (UTSAPD), along with Behavioral Manager Ryan Medina and Case Coordinator Ashly Harris, recently met with Southwest Texas Junior College (SWTJC) students to discuss how to keep their campus community safe.
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Nov 8, 2022
Red Ribbon Week Keeps Making a Difference After 37 Years
Sgt. Molly Ralph, a patrol sergeant with The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department (UTSAPD), visited Roosevelt Elementary School with her K-9 Odie on Monday, Oct. 24 as part of Red Ribbon Week.
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Nov 7, 2022
UTSA Senior Brings Sustainable Hygiene Products to the Whataburger Resource Room
UTSA student and president of the Green Society Karina Guthmann developed an innovative method to bring sustainable products to the Roadrunner Pantry.
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Nov 7, 2022
Campus Services Kicks Off the Holidays with Toys for Tickets
Campus Services is teaming up with the Elf Louise Christmas Project to deliver holiday cheer and make a difference in the San Antonio community.
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Oct 7, 2022
Public Safety Hosts Another Successful National Night Out
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) hosted a National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to promote police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Students, faculty and staff attended the free event, which was held on the Main Campus Student Union Paseo.
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Sep 15, 2022
Join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which commemorates the significant contributions of those whose ancestry can be traced back to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain. This important cultural observance has been celebrated since 1968, growing from a week-long celebration to a full month to properly observe and celebrate Hispanic culture and achievement.
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Aug 30, 2022
UTSA Dining serves up fresh and delicious new options for students
Roadrunners looking to grab a bite to eat on Main Campus have two new dining locations to check out this fall: Rising Roll Gourmet Café and Freshens Fresh Food Studio.
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Aug 26, 2022
Renowned artist’s sculpture to be featured at new UTSA school in downtown San Antonio
UTSA has accepted a gift that will advance its vision to create beautiful, pedestrian-friendly public spaces that enhance downtown San Antonio.
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Aug 25, 2022
Capt. Thomas Calucci Graduates from the FBI National Academy
Congratulations to Capt. Thomas Calucci, who recently graduated from the 282nd session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
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Aug 25, 2022
UTSA named a top employer in Texas by Forbes
The University of Texas at San Antonio has been named a top employer in Texas, reaffirming the institution’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the workplace.
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Aug 22, 2022
What’s new at UTSA as over 34,000 Roadrunners start classes today
The fall semester is officially underway, as today marks the first day of classes for more than 34,000 UTSA students. The undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students will be pursuing degrees in over 180 programs to become leaders in the workforce of the future.
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Aug 15, 2022
Campus Services helps make each Roadrunner’s journey a success
As more than 34,000 new and returning UTSA students get ready for the new academic year, Campus Services is here to provide important resources to help each of them succeed on their Roadrunner journey.
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Aug 3, 2022
UTSA Police Department Received ICALEA Reaccreditation
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) received its reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) at the 2022 Annual Conference and Exposition. This is the fifth time UTSA received accreditation recognition, which is considered a commitment to best practices and a prized recognition for campus public safety agencies.
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Jul 13, 2022
UTSA CFO and Provost partnership highlighted at regional summer conference
Recently, financial professionals from across Texas gathered for the Texas Association of State Senior College and University Business Officers (TASSCUBO) Summer Conference. Held at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, located in Bastrop, Texas, this meeting brought together nearly 200 experts in higher education funding and finance.
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Jul 5, 2022
UTSA completes integration with Southwest School of Art
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) today announced that it has completed the final terms of its agreement to integrate the Southwest School of Art (SSA). The two schools announced their intent to combine programs in August 2021.
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Jun 28, 2022
Southwest School of Art employees join UTSA
UTSA will welcome 31 new employees from the Southwest School of Art (SSA), including six faculty and 25 staff. These employees will bring their respective areas of expertise to UTSA and help facilitate a seamless transition to expand arts education for our region.
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Jun 7, 2022
San Pedro I leverages UTSA’s academic strengths to uplift San Antonio
UTSA today announced San Pedro I as the name for the new building that will house the UTSA School of Data Science. Located at 506 Dolorosa St. along San Pedro Creek in downtown San Antonio, the project’s name recognizes the university’s commitment to the site as a historic and future hub of prosperity for the city.
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Jun 6, 2022
UTSA ranks among top state agencies in HUB purchases
UTSA spent more than $29 million with historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) in 2021, accounting for more than a quarter (27.55%) of the institution’s total expenditures, according to a recent report by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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May 16, 2022
Congratulations to University Excellence Awards winners
Congratulations to the Business Affairs employees who received a University Excellence Award! These awards celebrate outstanding members of the UTSA community who have made a positive difference in their work environment.
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Apr 25, 2022
UTSA Facilities boosts energy efficiency for over two decades
Over the past two decades, UTSA has prioritized numerous successful energy efficiency and energy conservation strategies. In addition to saving millions of dollars, the university has significantly decreased its average annual energy expenditure while our enrollment has continued to grow and the university’s infrastructure square footage has steadily increased.
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Apr 20, 2022
Business Affairs Employees Nominated for University Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the Business Affairs employees who were nominated for a University Excellence Award! These awards celebrate outstanding members of the UTSA community who have made a positive difference in their work environment.
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Apr 14, 2022
UTSA hires veteran Jason Dempsey to lead campus safety and emergency preparedness efforts
Jason Dempsey has joined UTSA as executive director of risk and emergency management,
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Apr 8, 2022
UTSA Celebrates Our Police Communication Officers
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) communication officers often go above and beyond in their roles as the first point of contact during an emergency on campus. While each have many reasons for choosing a career in police communications, each brings a critical talent for listening and engaging those in need.
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Mar 18, 2022
Feel Like a Million
UT System is launching their next wellness challenge, Feel Like a Million, on March 21 to increase and boost vitality!
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Mar 18, 2022
New UTSA Police Chief to focus on partnerships, community
The UTSA Police Department made history today as it inducted its first female police chief.
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