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A NEW COLLEGE FOR A NEW AGE
UTSA announces the innovative new College of AI, Cyber and Computing

BRAIN HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES

ALUMNI

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Making a Difference

UTSA alumna Miranda Boggan helps make a positive impact in the lives of children with autism

RESEARCH

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Thoughtful Therapy

See how UTSA’s noteworthy neurofeedback program is measuring brainwave activity and shaping the future of counseling

COMMUNITY

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Bridging the Employment Gap

UTSA and Morgan’s MAC collaborate to support neurodiverse adults in overcoming employment challenges

RESEARCH

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Mitigating Impact

Researchers from UTSA and SwRI are collaborating to create helmet pads to reduce traumatic brain injury in military service members

See how UTSA is cultivating the next generation of cyber leaders.

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CELEBRATING JOE BERNAL

"San Antonio deserved a four-year university."

Joe Bernal, a civil rights leader and champion for education in San Antonio, recently passed away at the age of 97. Bernal served in the Texas House and Senate from 1964 to 1972, where he was instrumental in the creation of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio. In this video from the university’s 50th anniversary in 2019, Bernal fondly recounts how it all went down in 1969 when he drafted the Texas Senate bill that would help found UTSA.

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AI, CYBER & COMPUTING

Computing

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The Neuromorphic Wave

Powered by a $4M National Science Foundation grant, UTSA is leading the nation’s neuromorphic computing hub

Cybersecurity

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Securing Small Businesses

Texas’ small businesses can now receive cybersecurity guidance through a new center led by UTSA

Cybersecurity

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International Alliance

UTSA and Mexico’s Tec de Monterrey welcome inaugural students to new joint cyber degree program

Artificial Intelligence

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AI in the Aftermath

UTSA researchers use AI to help restore transportation infrastructures after natural disasters

Artificial Intelligence

“Robotic Resonance” (ROZ)

An AI Musician Emerges

UTSA’s Mark McCoin is using AI — and a robotic creature — to challenge our understanding of music

Artificial Intelligence

Aaron Fanous at the UTSA Main Campus

Pioneering Medicine and AI

New dual degree program is training some of the first doctors in the nation to lead the way in AI and medicine

Bird's Eye View

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Remembering MLK
The UTSA community braves the cold January weather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 38th annual MLK March.
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Remembering MLK
Every year thousands of people walk two two-and-a-half-miles to remember Dr. Martin Luther King on San Antonio's east side. It's the largest MLK march in the country.
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UTSA SGA President Aydan Villarreal leads UTSA's group with the banner.
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Several students showed up at the MLK March to remember the minister and activist.
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Four members from UTSA huddle for a quick snapshot at the MLK March.
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Teresa Niño, vice president for university relations and Carlos Martinez, chief of staff in the UTSA Office of the President, march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Two students gives a Birds Up as they walk with a larger UTSA group at the MLK March.
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Every year the Roadrunner community joins the greater San Antonio community at the annual march.
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Representatives from UTSA show off their Roadrunner pride.
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'RUNNERS & SHAKERS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

UTSA alumna Bonnie Lee on the site of a bridge construction project

Tomorrow's Texas

How UTSA’s graduates will lead the industries that will fuel the future of San Antonio and the Lone Star State

ATHLETICS

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Focused on Family

For sophomore standout Idara Udo, playing for UTSA Women’s Basketball is a family matter

Student Success

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Beyond the Ph.D.

UTSA is helping doctoral and postdoctoral scholars develop as professionals and explore meaningful opportunities

Arts and Culture

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Tradiciones, Cultura y Danza

UTSA professor Sidury Christiansen discusses her passion for ballet folklórico and inspiring young dancers

ARTS AND CULTURE

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Uplifting a New Generation

Shelly Lares talks about being UTSA’s first artist-in-residence and how she’s using that opportunity to inspire students

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UTSA LIBRARIES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

On Cloud Nine

San Antonio’s Mixtli recently earned a prestigious Michelin Star, securing its place among the world’s most celebrated restaurants. A key ingredient in Mixtli’s success has been its commitment to authenticity rooted in traditional Mexican cuisine. Many of Mixtli’s heralded dishes have drawn inspiration from the historic UTSA Mexican Cookbook Collection.

EXPLORE THE MIXTLI-UTSA CONNECTION

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