UTSA Day at the Capitol was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to celebrate the merging of The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to become the third largest research university in Texas. Watch the event recap video and view the days event's below!
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are merging to become the third largest research university in Texas. See the impact and celebrate with us!
Senate and House Recognition
UT Health San Antonio is the largest academic health research institution in South Texas. UTSA is San Antonio’s only Tier One institution, serving 36,000 students across seven colleges and interdisciplinary schools. Together, San Antonio's two University of Texas institutions will create the most comprehensive public university in Texas.
Join us in the House and Senate galleries to witness these official recognitions, where resolutions will be presented by members of the Bexar County delegations to honor our path toward becoming one unified, world-class university. Please note – timing is approximate and subject to the morning’s agenda for each chamber.
UTSA Musical Ensemble Performances
Capitol Rotunda and Extension Open Air Rotunda
Spend part of your lunch hour enjoying great music by some of UTSA’s outstanding student ensembles. Student performers are products of UTSA's School of Music, where generations of aspiring artists develop into world-class musicians, educators, composers, audio engineers and music industry leaders. Groups performing include Mariachi Los Paisanos and the Clarinet Choir.
Legislator Office Visits
Students and university leaders from UTSA and UT Health San Antonio will meet with legislators and their teams, sharing information about the groundbreaking innovations and discoveries taking place on our campuses to benefit Texas and its citizens.
Cupcake Social and Research Showcase
Legislative Conference Center, Texas State Capitol
Take a mid-afternoon break and enjoy a sweet treat while you browse our booths highlighting some of the boldest research happening in Texas. Displays and interactive demonstrations will bring groundbreaking research to life with timely topics ranging from rockets, hypersonics, regenerative biology, artificial intelligence, health and disease, trauma care and cybersecure manufacturing.
