Office of the President

Latest Updates, Emails and Presentations

Sep 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. Read more  
Sep 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. Read more  
Sep 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. Read more  
Sep 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. Read more  
Aug 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. Read more  
Aug 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. Read more  
Aug 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. Read more  
Jul 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. Read more  
Jun 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. Read more  
May 20, 2024

Presentation: UTSA Legislative Priorities

Presentation: President Eighmy presents UTSA legislative priorities to UT System on May 20, 2024. Read more  
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. Read more  
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. Read more  
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. Read more  
Apr 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. Read more  
Apr 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. Read more  
Mar 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. Read more  
Jan 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. Read more  
Jan 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. Read more  
Jan 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. Read more  
Jan 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. Read more  
Jan 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. Read more  
Dec 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  
Dec 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  
Nov 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  
Nov 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