Destination Two
UTSA will be a Great Public Research University
UTSA is on the fast track to becoming a nationally-recognized research university, well on its way to attaining National Research University Fund (NRUF) eligibility and aiming for an R1 designation by the Carnegie Commission. These designations will position UTSA to align with members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. UTSA is an urban-serving university focused on driving San Antonio’s knowledge economy, living out the notion that great universities need great cities and great cities need great universities.
Strategic Initiatives that Support Destination Two
Operationalized or Complete
In Progress
- Comprehensive Campaign
- San Pedro I Building (NSCC & School of Data Science)
- Research Excellence
Key Performance Indicators that Track Progress Toward Destination Two
- Total Faculty
- Total Staff
- Faculty Receiving Prestigious Awards
- Faculty in the National Academies
- Total Annual Research Expenditures
- Endowed Chairs, Professorships and Fellowships
