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

CYBER POWERHOUSE

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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Cyber Resilience Savant

Natalie Sjelin shares how UTSA is making the nation’s communities cyber resilient

CYBERSECURITY

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Exposing AI Oversights

UTSA researchers reveal gaps in AI image recognition tools that can be exposed by hackers

CYBERSECURITY

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International Alliance

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

CYBERSECURITY

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From 'Seed' to Success

UTSA inspires highly skilled cybersecurity professionals like teacher-turned-analyst Jamal Hasty ’23

CYBERSECURITY

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Cyber Excellence

Forbes ranks UTSA’s online B.B.A. in Cyber Security No. 5 in the nation

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

Visit our Cyber Powerhouse website
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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.

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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

Cyber Analytics

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Tracking Cyber Clues

UTSA’s unique degree in applied cyber analytics is helping the university build a cyber workforce

Information Technology

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Tech Trailblazer

UTSA alumna Marie Cohan is on a mission to mentor women in technology and make IT more accessible

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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Remembering MLK
UTSA SGA President Aydan Villarreal leads UTSA's group with the banner.
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Remembering MLK
Several students showed up at the MLK March to remember the minister and activist.
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Remembering MLK
Four members from UTSA huddle for a quick snapshot at the MLK March.
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Remembering MLK
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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Remembering MLK
Two students gives a Birds Up as they walk with a larger UTSA group at the MLK March.
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Remembering MLK
Every year the Roadrunner community joins the greater San Antonio community at the annual march.
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Remembering MLK
Representatives from UTSA show off their Roadrunner pride.
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'RUNNERS & SHAKERS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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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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GIVING

“Food should never be an obstacle to a world-class education.”

Local philanthropist Harvey E. Najim has donated $1.25 million to the San Antonio Food Bank and UTSA to fight food insecurity across the university’s campuses and the broader San Antonio community. Watch the video to see what Najim and UTSA President Taylor Eighmy had to say about this transformative gift.

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