A Commencement Message from UTSA President Ricardo Romo, December 2014
December 16, 2014
Dear Friends,
This week, more than 3,800 students will graduate from The University of Texas at San Antonio as part of our fall commencement. They are joining 100,000 Roadrunners who have earned their degrees from UTSA.
Commencement is an occasion I look forward to all semester. It is such a special time for our graduates and their families. Almost half of UTSA students are the first in their family to attend college.
They share this incredible moment with the parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles who have supported them along the way. It is like they are all walking the stage together. These graduates create a tradition for their children and grandchildren to follow.
Earning a degree takes hard work, commitment and perseverance. Many of our students balance class time with jobs or families. Some take extra classes and study through the summer to complete their degrees. They persevere because they know the importance of getting a great education.
These students will leave UTSA well prepared and highly motivated. They will become tomorrow's business and community leaders, artists and teachers, scientists and entrepreneurs. They will help build the future of San Antonio and the world.
This is a great time for everyone to celebrate. Congratulations to all of our graduates and to the dedicated faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters who played a role in their success.
And, as we enter the holiday season, Harriett and I wish you the very best. Thank you for all you do for UTSA.
Go 'Runners!
Ricardo Romo
President, The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.