FEBRUARY 3, 2025 — Editor’s note: The following message was sent via email from UTSA President and UT Health San Antonio Acting President Taylor Eighmy to all faculty, staff and students.
Today I’m writing to share the latest updates regarding the integration of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio, including the forthcoming launch of a new task force, several new working groups and three new FAQs. I encourage you to review the highlights of these updates below and visit our integration website for further details.
We’re launching a Research, Discovery and Innovation Task Force.
Later this month, we’ll formally launch a Research, Discovery and Innovation Task Force to support the integration of research administration functions between UTSA and UT Health San Antonio. The group will be led by leadership, faculty and administrative staff from both institutions and will serve to create a seamless research administration experience during the integration process. Once formalized, membership and other details will be added to the integration website. More information regarding the scope and members of this task force will be shared in my next communication.
We’ve launched several new working groups to support the ongoing efforts of our active task forces. Additional working groups under these (and our other) task forces will be established as their work evolves.
The Academic, Student and Faculty Affairs Task Force has launched four new working groups:
The Enterprise Risk Management Task Force has launched two new working groups:
We continue to monitor feedback received via our website and have developed new FAQs in response to your ideas and questions, including:
As we pursue our transformative vision for the future, we recognize that achieving these ambitious goals demands unwavering dedication and extraordinary effort from each of you. Your commitment is the foundation of our success, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Together, we are shaping a new university that will set the standards of excellence – a place of innovation, impact and enduring pride for generations to come.
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Join the doctoral candidates for the Doctoral Conferreal Ceremony and celebrate their accomplishments.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusCelebrate the graduates from the biology, health and environment program.
Denman Galleria (SU2.01,) Student Union, Main CampusJoin us for the Veteran Cording Ceremony, a special graduation event honoring the journey of our veteran students. This ceremony celebrates your achievements and the unique path you've traveled to reach this milestone. You will have the opportunity to be corded on stage by someone of your choice—a loved one, mentor, or friend—or by our Director of Veteran and Military Affairs.
Richard Liu Auditorium (BB 2.01.02,) Main CampusCelebrate the graduates from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and University College.
AlamodomeCelebrate the graduates from the College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences.
AlamodomeUTSA Staff Senate will be sponsoring the UTSA Great Staff Appreciation event for all staff employees.
H-E-B Student Union Ballroom 1 & 2, Main CampusThe University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.
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