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

AI, CYBER & COMPUTING

VIRTUAL REALITY

Doctoral student Nipa Anjum stands on a balancing board while wearing a VR headset.

Striking Balance

See how research at UTSA is making VR more accessible for people with balance impairments

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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International Alliance

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

Artificial Intelligence

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Pioneering Medicine and AI

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

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

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

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Press Start

UTSA’s Game Design program opens new career paths for Roadrunners in the video game industry

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

Visit our Cyber Powerhouse website

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

Bird's Eye View

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Hands-On Learning
Students in the Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs at UTSA observe a synthetic cadaver.
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Hands-On Learning
The Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs at UTSA are housed in the biology program and are used to study human anatomical systems and physiological processes.
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Hands-On Learning
A synthetic model of respiratory lungs used in the Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs
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Hands-On Learning
Two students use a special technology to look at a 3-D model of a human brain.
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Hands-On Learning
A group of students study several different synthetic models representing human anatomy organs.
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'RUNNERS & SHAKERS

ALUMNI

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Bringing Behavior Analysis to Mexico

Alumna Roberta Carrillo journeyed from Mexico to UTSA and back to establish an independent BCBA practice in Monterrey

STUDENT SUCCESS

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UTSA Air Force ROTC: From a.m. to p.m.

Experience a day in the life of UTSA’s award-winning ROTC detachment through a series of photos

Student Success

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Beyond the Ph.D.

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

ATHLETICS

Idara Udo puts up her left hand to defend a potential pass

Focused on Family

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

ATHLETICS

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Breaking the Mold

UTSA Athletics leads the way in support of first-generation college student-athletes

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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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