Spotlights
Feb 8, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Lecture Series
The UTSA and San Antonio community are invited to join Dr. Fred Bonner, Professor and Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership and Counseling and Founding Executive Director of the Minority Achievement, Creativity and High-Ability (MACH-III) Center at Prairie View A&M University for UTSA's Annual MLK Day lecture (virtual).
Feb 1, 2023
Black History Month Events
Throughout February, UTSA will commemorate Black History Month by celebrating the lives, culture, contributions and history of the African American community. Themed “Resistance. Persistence. Excellence.,” UTSA’s Black History Month celebration features events across campus including keynote speakers, African quilt workshops, the Racial Justice Book Club and other programming.
Nov 1, 2022
UTSA receives HEED Award
UTSA has been named a recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity, one of the nation’s oldest and largest diversity publications in higher education. The award recognizes UTSA’s success in creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all students, faculty and staff.
Sep 15, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA will showcase community leaders, faculty, staff and students around significant themes in Latinx culture. During these challenging times with the ongoing pandemic, racial unrest and political divide, UTSA’s celebration will focus on hope and resilience mirroring the national theme for this year. Roadrunners will celebrate the month with this guiding theme: “Unidos: Building a Stronger UTSA.” It’s an encouragement not just to look back and celebrate the past, but to honor the journey that now paves the path to an exciting and bold future.
Jun 1, 2022
Pride Month Events
Pride Month is an entire month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture, and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights. Throughout June, we celebrate the promotion of self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people as a social group.
May 26, 2022
Community Gathering - Uvalde, TX
Community Gathering to process and reflect after the tragic and violent incident in Uvalde, TX at Robb Elementary School. Log in to RowdyLink to get the zoom link.
Friday, May 27 at noon.
Mar 21, 2022
Cesar E. Chavez Breakfast Kick-Off
Join us on March 26, 2022, at 8 am - 9:45 am at the Westside Community Center for some light refreshments as we get ready for the march.
Mar 21, 2022
Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
Join us on March 26, 2022, at 10 am for the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice.
Mar 21, 2022
Cesar E. Chavez Virtual Platica
with Rebecca Flores. "La Causa Sigue" Why is the movement still relevant, what does it mean for today's generation?
Sep 29, 2021
UTSA Libraries tour highlights local influence on Mexican American civil rights
A new, interactive tour produced by the UTSA Libraries and Institute of Texan Cultures allows users to experience San Antonio’s significant role in the Mexican American civil rights movement on the same streets where history was made.
Jun 17, 2021
UTSA wins CASE award for promotion of Hispanic Heritage Month
UTSA has won a Circle of Excellence Gold award for marketing efforts to promote the university’s 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month commemorations. The national award was announced last week by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
May 26, 2021
2021 MLK Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to our 2021 MLK Scholarship recipient Airam Alcala!
