Latest Updates
December 17, 2024
Remote operations on January 2 and 3
In an effort to support the continued well-being of our campus community, UTSA will proceed with remote operations on January 2 and 3. Overall, our goal is to reduce on-campus operations on these days, and we ask that employees conduct remote operations whenever possible.
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December 11, 2024
Wrapping up the fall semester
It has been an extraordinarily busy season, filled with many opportunities for the growth and advancement of our university, but with some challenges too. As we close out this semester, we want to take a moment to celebrate how far we have come as a campus community.
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December 10, 2024
Updates on our bold path toward integration with UT Health San Antonio
Today, we’re writing to share further progress and forecast what you can expect to learn more about early in the new year.
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December 5, 2024
Executive Order GA-48
On November 19, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-48. This order creates additional requirements for Texas public higher education institutions and other state agencies regarding activities involving China, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Russia and Venezuela.
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November 26, 2024
Divisional and administrative leadership updates
To support continued growth, I’m writing to announce several administrative leadership updates.
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November 15, 2024
Updates on our bold path toward integration with UT Health San Antonio
We’re advancing steadily toward the outlined goals within phase one of our projected, multi-year timeline.
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November 11, 2024
In appreciation of our Veteran Roadrunners on Veterans Day
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude for your service to our nation, as well as your contributions to UTSA.
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November 8, 2024
Closing our Day of Reflection
Today, we did something at UTSA that we’ve never done before by pausing classes for a full day to center on our community’s mental health and well-being with a Day of Reflection.
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November 7, 2024
Day of Reflection: Our plans to address well-being at UTSA
We know there are deep concerns about the well-being of members of our community as we witness an increase in stress, anxiety and uncertainty across our campuses.
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November 4, 2024
Strategic Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
Three years ago, we launched a comprehensive strategic plan to increase compensation, and we have remained committed to investing in our faculty and staff with numerous strategies implemented in fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Compensation remains at the forefront of our priorities, supporting our strategic destination to be an innovative place to work, learn and discover.
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October 21, 2024
Presentation: UTSA & UT Health San Antonio Integration
Presentation: UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Integration key takeaways
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October 11, 2024
Updates on our path to integration with UT Health San Antonio
In our last email, we outlined recent progress made by our Integrated Steering Committee including updates on our new joint mission statement and the launch of four task forces. Today, we’re writing to share the latest developments.
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October 10, 2024
Recognizing World Mental Health Day
While we recognize the significance of today, we also know how important it is to live out this commitment every day. We encourage you to reach out to friends, peers, and colleagues on a regular basis to check in, offer support, and let them know they are not alone.
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October 7, 2024
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources
We are reaching out to our entire campus community to reaffirm our commitment to a zero-tolerance environment for sexual assault. If you need support or want to learn more about how to support others, we encourage you to explore the free resources available to you.
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September 30, 2024
Presentation: UTSA & UT Health San Antonio Integration
Presentation: President Eighmy and leadership shared the plan to merge UTSA and UT Health San Antonio during Town Hall meetings to faculty and staff on August 22 and 23, 2024.
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September 27, 2024
Updates on our path to integration with UT Health San Antonio
In our last update, we introduced the process to unify UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one world class university. In that message, we also announced the launch of an integration website to serve as a resource for updates, timelines, progress and more. Today, we’re writing to share the next steps of the process.
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September 13, 2024
Our bold path toward integration with UT Health San Antonio
It’s been three weeks since we announced UT System’s visionary intent to integrate UTSA and UT Health San Antonio to build a world-class university for our community, state, nation and the world. Today, we’re pleased to introduce the integration process and share the launch of a new joint website to serve as a centralized hub of information about the integration.
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September 6, 2024
A note on expressive activities
UTSA is an institution dedicated to creating a dynamic campus experience focused on dialogue and discovery. Today, we write to you to confirm our shared commitment to civil discourse through peaceful assembly and free expression while simultaneously prioritizing campus safety.
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August 27, 2024
Welcome to Fall '24 and an exciting academic year ahead!
Welcome to a new academic year! The start of each semester always brings great excitement as we look ahead to all the events and traditions that make UTSA such a special place.
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August 23, 2024
Building a world class university for San Antonio
As you learned yesterday, we’re beginning a bold journey toward integration with UT Health San Antonio as we join forces to build a world-class university.
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August 22, 2024
A world class university for San Antonio
The UT System Board of Regents has asked Chancellor Milliken to work with us to develop a plan to merge UTSA and UT Health San Antonio to create a premier university that brings all of our individual academic, research and clinical strengths together to build a unified and profoundly impactful university of the future.
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July 8, 2024
A note of thanks and celebration
Today, I’m writing to recognize and celebrate your contributions that continue to advance our mission and progress toward achieving our three strategic destinations.
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June 12, 2024
Presentation: Externally Focused R&D Collaboratories
Presentation: President Eighmy and Provost Shipley present at the PEW Leadership Forum on Public Impact in Research on June 12, 2024.
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May 20, 2024
Presentation: UTSA Legislative Priorities
Presentation: President Eighmy presents UTSA legislative priorities to UT System on May 20, 2024.
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May 14, 2024
Academic Affairs Leadership Update
It is with great excitement I share that, effective immediately, Dr. Heather Shipley will assume the permanent position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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May 7, 2024
A message from President Eighmy to all Roadrunners
I am deeply saddened to share that we lost a member of our community yesterday. Our entire community is feeling a sense of pain and grief, especially those who knew him best, and we know this impacts us all in very different ways. We are here for each of you—in any way you want or need to receive support.
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May 3, 2024
An update to our campus community about recent expressive activities
As the semester draws to a close, I want to take this time to reflect on recent activities on campus. First and foremost, I want to especially thank our student community for navigating this complex period of time. It’s very much appreciated as we look toward final exams, Commencement and summer sessions.
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April 2, 2024
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) provides an important opportunity to reflect on the issues of sexual violence and its effects on survivors, and UTSA offers various ways for you to connect to resources to promote healing, advocacy and prevention.
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April 1, 2024
Announcing our upcoming compensation study
Today, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a university-wide staff compensation study in partnership with WTW, a global consulting leader recognized for their work with numerous higher education institutions.
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March 5, 2024
Classes at UTSA to be suspended for two hours during April eclipse
On Monday, April 8, a rare and awe-inspiring event will occur—a total solar eclipse—and UTSA’s Main Campus is in the path of totality.
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January 30, 2024
Our bold new strategic faculty hiring program
To support and accelerate progress toward achieving our three strategic destinations, we are excited to announce UT System’s recent approval for the creation of the Regents’ Research Excellence Program at UTSA.
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January 26, 2024
Leadership Structure Update
As we continue on our trajectory, now is an important time to align our leadership structure to successfully support our strategic destinations and key areas of emphasis. Going forward, there will be two executive vice presidents as members of the President’s Cabinet, one for Academic Affairs and one for Business Affairs.
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January 22, 2024
2024 State of the University
President Eighmy reflects on the university's recent accomplishments, looks ahead to new opportunities and moderates a panel discussion with faculty, staff and students.
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January 17, 2024
Welcome to spring semester 2024!
Welcome back to campus! I hope you had a restful winter break and are ready to tackle the challenges and embrace the opportunities this semester will present.
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January 2, 2024
Update on the closure of the Office of Inclusive Excellence — it will not be repurposed
Last December, I shared news on the closure of the Office of Inclusive Excellence to comply with Senate Bill 17 (SB 17). In that message, I also announced the intended creation of a new office — the Office of Campus and Community Belonging — to be launched on January 1, 2024. After continued and considered evaluation, we decided not to launch the new office.
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