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FEATURE STORY

UT San Antonio emerges as a national leader in innovation and student success
APLU honors the university's innovative approach to advancing student success

a Blueprint for student success

RETENTION

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How the Roadrunner Success Hub helps students through the rough spots

By using technology in innovative ways, these quiet heroes are able to walk with students toward solutions to tough times

SENSE OF BELONGING

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Bold Scholars program empowering students to thrive

Two scholars reflect on belonging, growth and the power of opportunity

community leader

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First-gen alumna turns adversity into entrepreneurial success

Discover how Anna Almaraz leveraged her education and built a successful business

internships

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Building career-ready Roadrunners

UT San Antonio equips students with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce

microcredentials

digital-badges

Power skills and digital badges

How UT San Antonio students are building a model for translating experience into careers

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PODCAST

Researchers share insightful knowledge on neuromorphic computing and how AI can become trustworthy

In the latest episode of Launchpad: Voices of San Antonio podcast, three researchers from the the MATRIX AI Consortium for Human Well-being at UT San Antonio stopped by to chat about how they are helping shape the future of artificial intelligence and human well-being with neuromorphic computing and through trustworthy AI. Listen to the research that is happening at UT San Antonio and how the researchers became interested in problem-solving.

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CREATING LASTING IMPACT

Urban heat research

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UT San Antonio works with the City of San Antonio to tackle the urban heat challenges

Community-engaged research projects aim to protect those most vulnerable to extreme heat

healthcare

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UT San Antonio evaluates innovative care model for special needs

Researchers and Morgan’s MAC collaborate to advance a groundbreaking national model of coordinated care

arts & culture

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La Música de la Cultura: UT San Antonio documents unique music history

UT San Antonio helps preserve the music that reflects the cultural roots of San Antonio

dual language

Astrid Venegas helps a student with her classwork while Alejandra Guajardo watches behind them.

How San Antonio students gain a bilingual advantage

A partnership with SAISD advances dual language education in San Antonio and beyond

community science

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Research connects avian conservation and community

Urban Bird Project works with San Antonio neighborhood to tap into the science and treasured stories about birds

community partners

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Westside Allied: Partnership strengthens community and opportunity

Through various efforts, UT San Antonio provides a positive impact to downtown San Antonio’s historic Westside

Bird's Eye View

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Connecting to San Antonio
A woman works at a table loom during a fabrics and weaving course at the Southwest Campus, which has offered community art programs for adults and youth for several years.
A woman in a grey hat holds a cardinal in her hands as she measures its wings. A woman beside her writes in a journal.A woman in a grey hat holds a cardinal in her hands as she measures its wings. A woman beside her writes in a journal.
Connecting to San Antonio
Researchers from the Urban Bird Project take measurements of a Northern Cardinal for a community science project.
People hold up a large orange banner with a roadrunner image as they walk down a street.People hold up a large orange banner with a roadrunner image as they walk down a street.
Connecting to San Antonio
The Roadrunner community walks through the historic West Side neighborhood for the annual march dedicated to Cesar Chavez.
Several people in blue shirts stand in front a sign that says, "Good Samaritan."Several people in blue shirts stand in front a sign that says, "Good Samaritan."
Connecting to San Antonio
Students in the H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars program partner with Good Samaritan to apply data science and AI for community impact.
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Connecting to San Antonio
UT San Antonio researchers and students work with community advocate Leticia Sanchez from the Rinconcito de Esperanza to tackle urban heat challenges in San Antonio.
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’RUNNERS & SHAKERS

WOMEN'S BOXING

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Alvarez College of Business alumna steps into the ring to empower women in sports

Amanda Sendejo ’23 is using her passion for sports and marketing to dominate in the boxing world

Biotechnology

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UT San Antonio alumna innovates women’s healthcare through Hera Biotech

Somer Baburek ’13 uses her passion and background in entrepreneurship to build a successful venture

public health

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AJ Delgado equips community health workers with generative AI skills

The UT San Antonio postdoctoral fellow is training health workers to apply ChatGPT to analyze data

ARTS & CULTURE

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Liz Paris '15 builds connections through collections

The COLFA alumna brings a community connection to the McNay Art Museum’s exhibitions

medicine

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Peter Ramirez ’81 is creating a stronger pipeline for future doctors

The former pathologist helped establish the  Peter Enrique Ramirez, M.D. Endowed Scholarship

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