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Nov 8, 2023
TxDOT’s $11.7M grant to improve walkability and bikeability on UTSA campus
UTSA has been awarded an $11.7 million grant through the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Transportation Alternatives (TA) program to improve bicycle and pedestrian paths on its Main Campus.
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Nov 3, 2023
O. Henry residence to relocate to UTSA Downtown Campus
This weekend, the O. Henry House will be relocated to a new location at 702 Dolorosa St., where permanent foundations will be built for the structure.
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Oct 31, 2023
Take the Extra Steps: Join Us for a Wellness Walk downtown!
Walking is an accessible and beneficial exercise that requires no special equipment and readily fits into busy schedules. Walking just 30 minutes per day is an excellent goal to promote overall mental and physical well-being.
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Oct 27, 2023
UTSA updates community on ITC visioning scenarios with release of evaluative report
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) today shared with the community an evaluative report on scenarios for the future of The Institute of Texan Cultures...
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Oct 6, 2023
National Night Out Highlights Crime Prevention Programs
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) celebrated National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, Oct. 3. to promote police partnerships with the Roadrunner community.
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Sep 18, 2023
UTSA named a top employer in Texas by Forbes for second year in a row
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has been named a top employer in Texas by Forbes for the second year in a row, demonstrating the institution’s dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace.
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Sep 15, 2023
UTSA Wellness shares important resources for National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a serious public health concern in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 48,183 people died by suicide in the U.S. That is one death every eleven minutes.
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Sep 14, 2023
HACU names two UTSA leaders as fellows to national HSI leadership academy
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has named Mary G. Hernandez, UTSA senior associate vice president for administration and operations, and Erica T. Sosa, a professor and associate dean for research success in the UTSA College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), as fellows in its leadership academy, La Academia de Liderazgo.
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Aug 28, 2023
Peanut Butter Parking Campaign lets Roadrunners pay eligible parking citations with peanut butter donations
UTSA Campus Services is asking Roadrunners to help stock the Whataburger Resource Room in an innovative way: paying eligible parking citations with a donation of peanut butter.
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Aug 24, 2023
San Pedro II design continues focus on sustainable future for downtown San Antonio
The University of Texas System Board of Regents recently approved an update to the funding for the San Pedro II development project, previously approved in November 2022.
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Aug 21, 2023
UTSA Dining offers new and refreshed locations to keep Roadrunners fueled for success
This fall, Roadrunners can enjoy new dining locations at the Main Campus, as well as fresh new looks for existing favorites.
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Aug 21, 2023
San Pedro I awarded prestigious LEED green building certification
San Pedro I, home of the UTSA School of Data Science and the National Security Collaboration Center, has been awarded a prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
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Aug 15, 2023
Campus Services delivers essential resources and services to enhance every Roadrunner’s experience
Each day, UTSA students, faculty, staff and campus visitors rely on the essential resources Campus Services provides for the Roadrunner community.
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Aug 14, 2023
New UTSA Assistant Police Chief Pledges to Serve the Roadrunner Community
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) once again made history as it inducted its first female assistant police chief, Angel Lemmonds, at a swearing-in ceremony on Aug. 10 in front of students, faculty, staff and friends of the university.
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Aug 7, 2023
UTSA announces Blanco Hall, a new living-learning community for undergraduates
UTSA announced plans today for Blanco Hall, a new residence hall that will expand the university’s housing options for first-year students and sophomores.
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Aug 3, 2023
President Eighmy details Veronica Salazar’s expanding role at UTSA
UTSA’s momentum of becoming a university of the future in the city of the future continues to advance us to new heights.
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Aug 3, 2023
Business Affairs Organizational Changes
Earlier today, Dr. Eighmy sent a campus-wide communication sharing an update about organizational changes within Business Affairs and my expanded role as Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Enterprise Development Officer.
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Aug 1, 2023
UTSA Dining staff recognized by Food Management magazine
The University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) outstanding dining staff has been recognized by Food Management magazine for their positive impacts on the university community.
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Jul 28, 2023
Tiled mural by Mark Hogensen adds bold geometric patterns to San Pedro I
“Discovery Enterprise,” the second of two murals slated for UTSA’s Downtown Campus, will be installed beginning today, creating a vibrant new destination for arts enthusiasts in San Antonio.
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Jul 11, 2023
UTSA Senior Vice President Selected to Serve on United Way Advisory Council
Last month, the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County Board of Directors unanimously approved a nomination for Veronica Salazar to serve on the United Way Advisory Council. Salazar serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Business Affairs at UTSA.
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Jul 10, 2023
UTSA People Excellence to host Virtual Annual Enrollment Fair
Tomorrow, People Excellence will commence its Virtual Annual Benefits Enrollment Fair. The fair, which takes place July 11-13, provides an excellent opportunity for benefits-eligible UTSA employees to learn more about their benefits options, assess their benefit needs and prepare for the annual benefits enrollment period, which runs from July 15-31.
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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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