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Latest Updates

December 4, 2023

Presentation: UTSA Overview to UT System Student Regent

Presentation: President Eighmy presented a UTSA Overview to UT System Student Regent John M. Austin on December 04, 2023. Read more  
December 1, 2023

SB 17 Impacts on the Office of Inclusive Excellence

Earlier this month, we shared the latest on UTSA’s Program, Activity and Initiative Review (PAIR) process regarding Senate Bill 17 (SB 17). In that message, my colleagues noted I would provide the future vision and plans for the Office of Inclusive Excellence as a separate, independent initiative. I’m writing today to share a new path ahead that upholds the law while still advancing our core values to ensure a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment where all faculty, staff and students can thrive. Read more  
November 27, 2023

Preventing discrimination and upholding UTSA’s values

Like so many of you, I am deeply disturbed by the violence and suffering occurring in the Middle East. The situation is of tragic proportion. Likewise, I am troubled when I look at how the conflict is manifesting itself with dramatic instances of antisemitism and Islamophobic discrimination across our country, including on our college campuses. Read more  
November 21, 2023

Evolution of a vision: Eighmy shares updated strategic goals for UTSA

President Taylor Eighmy presented UTSA’s five-year long-range financial plan at last week’s University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting in Austin. Described as “An Evolving Vision for UTSA,”the financial plan is forward-thinking and highlights the results of UTSA’s important strategic plan refresh over the last year. Read more  
November 15, 2023

Presentation: Long Range Financial Plan

Presentation: President Eighmy presented UTSA’s “refreshed” strategic plan and pro forma (long-range financial plan) to the UT System Board of Regents on November 15, 2023. Read more  
November 10, 2023

A message of thanks to our Roadrunner Veterans

It’s a tremendous source of pride for our university that 16% of our students are military-affiliated, and nearly 300 of our faculty and staff have served. The sacrifices you’ve made have not gone unnoticed, and I’m honored to call you members of our Roadrunner family. Read more  
November 7, 2023

It’s Election Day! Get out the vote.

Today is Election Day for the Joint Constitutional Amendments, General, Special, Charter and Bond Election. If you didn’t have a chance to vote early, now is the time to make your voice heard! Read more  
October 11, 2023

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Each October, our campus community reaffirms our commitment to a zero-tolerance environment for sexual misconduct and assault. To encourage continued education, Wellbeing Services and The PEACE Center are hosting various programs to inform all Roadrunners on the many ways you can get involved in our efforts to prevent domestic violence. Read more  
September 29, 2023

Presentation: Advancing Strategic Collaboration

Presentation: Advancing Strategic Collaboration presentation to the Tecnólogico de Monterrey on September 29, 2023. Read more  
August 21, 2023

Colleagues, welcome to the 2023-24 academic year!

Welcome to a new academic year! If this is your first-semester joining UTSA, welcome to our Roadrunner community. If you are a returning colleague, welcome back. Read more  
August 16, 2023

Presentation: Research University Learning Ideation

Research University Learning Ideation presentation on August 16, 2023. Read more  
August 14, 2023

Presentation: Alliance of Hispanic Research Serving Universities

Alliance of Hispanic Research Serving Universities presentation to the Molecular Foundry at LBNL on August 18, 2023. Read more  
August 9, 2023

Congratulations! UTSA achieves NRUF eligibility!

It is with great pride that we share UTSA has met the State of Texas’ eligibility criteria to participate in the National Research University Fund (NRUF) and successfully passed the audit by the State Auditor’s Office. Read more  
August 3, 2023

Congratulations to Veronica Salazar on her expanded role!

UTSA’s momentum of becoming a university of the future in the city of the future continues to advance us to new heights. With this evolution comes an opportune time to evaluate roles that align clearly with our institutional plans for growing enrollment, further developing our five campuses, leading capital projects and city placemaking, and enhancing and diversifying our streams of revenue. Read more  
June 29, 2023

President Eighmy addresses UTSA’s admissions policies

Today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the use of race-based affirmative action criteria for college admissions provides me an opportunity to share some perspective with our Roadrunner community and clarify any possible effect on admissions policies at UTSA. Read more  
June 20, 2023

UTSA and Budget Updates Regarding the 88th Texas Legislature

Now that the 88th Texas Legislative regular session has concluded, I’m writing to provide general updates on several outcomes and their implications on UTSA, particularly around the state budget passed by House Bill 1 and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. Read more  
June 16, 2023

Presentation: Alliance of Hispanic Research Serving Universities

Alliance of Hispanic Research Serving Universities introduction to the APLU Council on Research on June 16, 2023 Read more  
May 30, 2023

Interim update from the 88th Legislative Session

The 88th regular Legislative Session has concluded and we want to share an interim update on Senate Bill 17 (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and Senate Bill 18 (Tenure). Read more  
May 5, 2023

Updates on REDKE Leadership and Structure

We are writing to update you on several leadership changes in our Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise (REDKE). Read more  
May 1, 2023

Presentation: UTSA Ignite: Raise the B.A.R.

UTSA Ignite: Raise the B.A.R. presentation on May 5, 2023. Read more  
April 6, 2023

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), giving us a time to reflect on the issues of sexual violence and its effects on survivors. Read more  
April 5, 2023

Update on the search for SVP Research and Economic Development

We are writing to update you on the status of the search for the next Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development. After thoughtful consideration, we’ve elected to pause the search and re-commence later this year (or early next). Read more  
February 17, 2023

Presentation: House Appropriations Article III Subcommittee

Presentation to the House Appropriations Article III Subcommittee on February 21, 2023. Read more  
February 10, 2023

Presentation: Chancellor's Council Executive Committee

Future of Public Higher Education presentation to the Chancellor's Council Executive Committee on February 10, 2023. Read more  
February 8, 2023

Presentation: Texas Senate Finance Committee

Texas Senate Bill 1 briefing presentation to the Texas Senate Finance Committee on February 8, 2023. Read more  
February 7, 2023

Ways to participate in the strategic plan refresh process

As we approach the mid-point of our current strategic plan—five years in, five to go—I’d like to take a moment to reflect on how much we’ve achieved together working towards our three strategic destinations. Read more  
February 3, 2023

Advancing a Culture of Respect and Accountability on Campus

Dear UTSA Graduate, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral trainees: We are writing you to share some ongoing efforts to further advance UTSA along our strategic plan destination to becoming a great public research university. Read more  
February 3, 2023

Advancing a Culture of Respect and Accountability on Campus

We are writing you to share some ongoing efforts to further advance UTSA along our strategic plan destination to becoming a great public research university. Read more  
January 30, 2023

2023 State of the University

UTSA is establishing new programs that are making it possible for more individuals to achieve a college degree, improving access to higher education and promoting social mobility in the greater San Antonio region. Here more from the President's 2023 State of the University. Read more  
January 17, 2023

Welcome to the start of a new semester!

Welcome to the start of a new semester! As a university community, we have so much to look forward to in 2023. This spring will bring some exciting new developments. Read more  
January 15, 2023

Leading SA: President of UTSA , Dr. Taylor Eighmy, discusses university growth

Dr. Eighmy shared details on the opportunities available to the San Antonio community. Read more  
January 13, 2023

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023

As we prepare to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to reflect on the powerful lessons Dr. King taught. Read more  
January 12, 2023

Updates on the 88th Legislative Session

The 88th Legislative Session began this week, and I thought I would take a moment to briefly update you about our university’s plans and collaborations. Read more  
January 9, 2023

Celebrating the grand opening of San Pedro I

Today marks an exciting day for UTSA as we celebrate the grand opening of San Pedro I — a new anchor for San Antonio’s tech corridor and home to our School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center. Read more  
January 5, 2023

Presentation: San Antonio Legislative Delegation

UTSA Legislative Appropriations Request briefing presentation to the San Antonio Legislative Delegation in January 2023. Read more