Student Stories
Paul Hamilton
January 18, 2017
Meet a Roadrunner: Paul Hamilton turned his life around to become a NASA engineer
Matthew Hinojosa
January 11, 2017
Meet a Roadrunner: Matthew Hinojosa is mentoring other first-generation students
Betina Vega
November 16, 2016
Betina Vega doesn't let anything stand in the way of her dreams
Dalton Sturm
November 09, 2016
Dalton Sturm is living his dream of playing football at UTSA
William Trynoski
October 19, 2016
William Trynoski is on a mission to get more students to vote
Jacorey Patterson
August 22, 2016
Communications major has a passion for helping new 'Runners
Jorge Pena-Marin
August 10, 2016
Jorge Pena-Marin is a tennis pro turned top-tier researcher
Jereel Cooper
August 03, 2016
Jereel Cooper overcame dyslexia to pursue engineering degree
Kellyann Elam
July 27, 2016
Business major Kellyann Elam is helping new 'Runners get acclimated to UTSA
Milena Melo
July 20, 2016
Milena Melo hopes to help undocumented immigrants receive health care
Alejandro Morales Betancourt
July 06, 2016
Alejandro Morales Betancourt is earning his degree for his son
Christian Trevino
June 15, 2016
Christian Trevino '15 is an engineer with an artist’s soul
Melina Acosta
June 08, 2016
Psychology major Melina Acosta wants to change mental health attitudes
Jennifer Watts
April 20, 2016
Meet a Roadrunner: Jennifer Watts honors her cancer surviving mother with groundbreaking research
Tyler Wynne
March 23, 2016
UTSA student dedicates his life to serving his country, his fellow veterans and science
Manuel A. Rodriguez III
February 24, 2016
Meet a Roadrunner: Manuel A. Rodriguez III '11 is a Marine Corps veteran with a bright future
Emily Medrano
January 06, 2016
UTSA freshman Emily Medrano says Zumba can inspire good health
Jennifer Vassell
November 18, 2015
UTSA graduate student uses storytelling as counseling tool
Jomari Guerrero
November 11, 2015
FAME student lost 130 pounds and now plans to battle diabetes epidemic
Mirunalini Thirugnanasambandam
October 28, 2015
Mirunalini Thirugnanasambandam is an aspiring biomedical engineer who hopes to save lives
Santiago Hyslop III
October 21, 2015
UTSA fraternity president believes in the power of giving back
Andrew Wharmby
October 14, 2015
Ph.D. from UTSA is also helping develop laser protection standards for military
Kristen Rosen
September 23, 2015
Kristen Rosen is developing technology to help breast cancer patients' quality of life
Marissa Del Toro
September 02, 2015
UTSA art history graduate student wants to bring to light discussions on the importance of art
Rebecca Salinas
August 12, 2015
UTSA alumna honors memory of her mother with new scholarship
Nathan Gamez '10
August 05, 2015
Nathan Gamez '10 is keeping others healthy while serving the community
Victor Cyrus
July 15, 2015
UTSA student contemplates life, love in soon-to-be-published book of poems
Ashley Littlefield
July 01, 2015
Miss Fiesta Teen Queen Ashley Littlefield makes UTSA her home
Jesus Trevino
June 17, 2015
Student turns his tragedies into triumphs as UTSA's first Ashworth Fellow
Kalpana Iyengar
March 11, 2015
Kalpana Iyengar is taking her writing passion across the world to India
Xavier Grizzelle
December 17, 2014
COEHD student displays resilience in journey to become nurse
Anka Grotle
November 12, 2014
Anka Grotle helps the UTSA women's soccer team succeed on and off the field
Molly Zunker
October 29, 2014
UTSA powerlifting champion leads powerlifting team to victories
Rachel Peadson
October 15, 2014
Student Rachel Peadson loves spreading the word about engineering
Angelica Tello
October 08, 2014
Angelica Tello is using her research to reach first-generation college students
Michael Pinnell
August 27, 2014
Laurel Village R.A. Michael Pinnell enjoys witnessing students transform
Sierra Luna
July 30, 2014
UTSA student to compete in first TAFISA World Martial Arts Games
Sumeyra Tek
July 23, 2014
Sumeyra Tek has been helping refugee families in San Antonio adapt to their new home
Jesus Figueroa Alcantar
July 09, 2014
UTSA student is a leader in his Native American community
Cirilo Campos
June 11, 2014
Education graduate student Cirilo Campos will perform at World Cup in Brazil
Alex Camacho
April 30, 2014
National award winner Alex Camacho plans to help improve life in Mexico
Eric Ficke
April 23, 2014
Top Scholar Eric Ficke puts UTSA cybersecurity ranking to the test
Laura Shipley
April 16, 2014
Aspiring architect Laura Shipley maps out her architectural future by looking to the past
Andrew Garcia
April 09, 2014
Andrew Garcia overcomes juvenile delinquency issues to earn a college degree
Majed Hajj
April 02, 2014
Majed Hajj is using his research to help Iraqi refugee children assimilating to U.S. culture
Jared Cruz-Aedo
March 26, 2014
Transfer student connected quickly to UTSA through social media
Barbara Kennedy
March 19, 2014
Harley-riding, horse-training, president of UTSA Society of Women Engineers
Christian Ume-Ezeoke
March 04, 2014
Christian Ume-Ezeoke is a leader looking to empower his community
John Lambert
February 26, 2014
John Lambert Honors Wishes of Late Wife by Becoming Teacher
Paul Rodriguez
January 01, 2014
Alum Paul Rodriguez aims to join education faculty at a research university
Michael Huebner
November 06, 2013
Student aims to serve veterans through campus organization
Carlos de la Garza
October 02, 2013
2013 Fall Congressional Intern, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
