2019 Updates

Influencers: People we're watching in 2019
January 29, 2019

Influencers: People we're watching in 2019

Taylor Eighmy, president of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been selected to the San Antonio Business Journal's national list of executives to watch in 2019.

Welcome to the spring semester!
January 14, 2019

Welcome to the spring semester!

2019 is a very special year for UTSA – we’re turning 50! No doubt you’ve noticed the beautiful new 50th banners gracing our campuses. They are the first indicators of the big plans we have in store to celebrate this milestone.

UTSA boosts ties with German university
February 26, 2019

UTSA boosts ties with German university

The University of Texas at San Antonio hosted delegates from a German university Monday as the two institutions worked to develop a partnership born out of San Antonio’s sister city program.

President Eighmy named inaugural Dealmaker of the Year
March 25, 2019

President Eighmy named inaugural Dealmaker of the Year

The San Antonio Business Journal has announced that University of Texas at San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy has been chosen as the inaugural Dealmaker of the Year as part of the new Building San Antonio Awards.

UTSA's transit deal with VIA key to larger multicampus vision
March 26, 2019

UTSA's transit deal with VIA key to larger multicampus vision

The initiative is part of a comprehensive master plan for UTSA that President Taylor Eighmy believes will address key mobility challenges affecting the university and the city, while creating greater connectivity between two growing campuses.

UTSA responds to surge of transfer students
April 12, 2019

UTSA responds to surge of transfer students

More than 3,000 students will transfer to UTSA this year, among the roughly 3.7 million nationally who are expected to move from one college to another, according to estimates from The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students.

UTSA president seeking responsible downtown expansion
April 26, 2019

UTSA president seeking responsible downtown expansion

University of Texas at San Antonio leaders are rethinking the way they approach new development west of Interstate 35 as President Taylor Eighmy’s vision for an expanded downtown campus takes shape.

Reports from UTSA's external reviews
April 4, 2019

Reports from UTSA's external reviews

Earlier this week, I received final reports from the two external reviews I initiated last year on UTSA’s Title IX compliance and campus sexual assault allegations. In the spirit of our continued commitment to engage our campus community on these important issues and further ongoing dialogue about how we address sexual misconduct on our campus.

Today's demonstration
May 1, 2019

Today's demonstration

Today I’m happy to announce a new President’s Initiative on Respectful Discourse. This is the final of three campus climate-related initiatives to launch this semester.

Follow-up regarding sexual assault allegations
May 2, 2019

Follow-up regarding sexual assault allegations

We are writing this morning to follow up on our email to you yesterday to reiterate important information that we hope you will widely share with others in our Roadrunner community.

Follow-up to Ice Miller Report
May 9, 2019

Follow-up to Ice Miller Report

I am writing to follow-up on the additional investigations conducted by our Equal Opportunity Services (EOS) office subsequent to the release of Ice Miller’s sexual assault allegations investigation report.

2019 Building San Antonio: Dealmaker of the Year
May 9, 2019

2019 Building San Antonio: Dealmaker of the Year

The University of Texas at San Antonio’s $90 million plan to expand its downtown campus with the development of a National Security Collaboration Center and a School of Data Science will have a “defining” impact on the Alamo City institution — on a national level.

Restructuring of External Relations division
May 10, 2019

Restructuring of External Relations division

In order to provide the additional focus we will need in these key areas, I have decided to restructure our External Relations functions into two new offices effective June 1st: Development and Alumni Relations, and University Relations.

Restructuring of Student Affairs
May 22, 2019

Restructuring of Student Affairs

The success of our students is our very highest priority at UTSA. As president, I take every opportunity possible to evaluate how we can advance our efforts in this regard. I am writing today to share some significant structural changes to our Student Affairs area that will result in stronger organizational alignments for the benefit of our students.

New executive leadership structure
May 30, 2019

New executive leadership structure

Today I’m writing to share a new executive leadership structure that provides a clear process for campus administrative planning, prioritization and decision making, and reflects our core as an academic enterprise.

UTSA and the 86th Legislative session
June 3, 2019

UTSA and the 86th Legislative session

This Wednesday we celebrate the 50th anniversary of UTSA’s creation by the Texas Legislature. Just as in 1969, legislators today firmly believe in the ability of UTSA to make a difference in our community and the world.

Happy birthday, UTSA!
June 5, 2019

Happy birthday, UTSA!

Today is a day to celebrate! It was 50 years ago today, on June 5, 1969, that Governor Preston Smith signed into law House Bill 42 and The University of Texas at San Antonio was born.

Downtown Campus initiatives
July 25, 2019

Downtown Campus initiatives

In the spring of 2018 we launched an initiative to focus on the student experience at our Downtown Campus. Much progress occurred during this initial phase, which is now coming to a formal close as certain efforts become operationalized and others evolve into more focused initiatives.

Merit salary increases for fiscal year 2020
August 19, 2019

Merit salary increases for fiscal year 2020

As a part of our Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence destination, UTSA is committed to cultivating the excellence of our people. To support our commitment, much work has gone into preparing for this coming fiscal year as we fully implement our new Incentivized Resource Management (IRM) model which shapes UTSA’s budget for fiscal year 2020.

Rename the Main Campus
September 4, 2019

Rename the Main Campus

As part of the bold vision for UTSA to be an urban-serving university of the future, we are focusing on the strategic growth and development of all four of our campuses.

Update on preventing sexual assault and misconduct initiative
September 6, 2019

Update on preventing sexual assault and misconduct initiative

You probably saw recently that UTSA has been named one of the safest college campuses in the nation by ASecureLife, a company that researches and reviews the security industry. We are proud of that designation because it reflects our shared commitment to creating an environment where students can learn, succeed and flourish.

Westside Community Partnerships initiative
September 10, 2019

Westside Community Partnerships initiative

Universities serve as one of our society’s greatest equalizers, opening the doors of opportunity for all. Indeed, driving social mobility through education is at the very core of UTSA’s mission.

Follow-up to campus naming survey
September 26, 2019

Follow-up to campus naming survey

Earlier this month, we reached out to seek your input on a new name for the Main Campus. The survey saw enthusiastic participation with approximately 4,000 responses.

Calling all Roadrunner artists!
October 16, 2019

Calling all Roadrunner artists!

President Taylor Eighmy and first lady Peggy Eighmy have invited Roadrunners to submit an original piece of artwork for consideration for UTSA’s 2019 presidential holiday card.

Celebrating Homecoming, BestFest and UTSA's 50th
October 18, 2019

Celebrating Homecoming, BestFest and UTSA's 50th

In honor of UTSA’s 50th anniversary, this year’s BestFest will be bigger, better and bolder than ever. The best part about the festival is that it’s absolutely free to you, your friends and family.

Expressive activities on campus
November 4, 2019

Expressive activities on campus

We are writing to let you know about a new Texas state law regarding free speech on university campuses and how the law affects us here at UTSA.

Happy Holidays!
December 19, 2019

Happy Holidays!

Artwork by Gabrielle Oliveira '20. Gabrielle is the winner of UTSA's first annual contest inviting the Roadrunner community to submit original artwork for the president's holiday card. View the finalist entries receiving honorable mentions at utsa.edu/holidaycard.