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CONNECTING AS TEXANS

new beginnings

A man and woman stand beside each other in the middle of an exhibit hall called "Common Threads" at the Institute of Texan Cultures.

How a small team has been planning the big reopening of the Institute of Texan Cultures

The UT San Antonio team shares what it has been like to curate and tell the story of Texas at the new museum space

shared history

A closeup of a homecoming mum with a large teddy bear, which has an ornate bow and a glittery dress. The bear is surrounded by family photos. This is part of the "Mumentous: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition" exhibit at the Institute of Texan Cultures.

From the curator: The Institute of Texan Cultures builds bridges

Get an inside look of the beloved museum and its new location

local art

An image of painted bluebonnets and other native plants on display in a mural at the Institute of Texan Cultures.

Texas heritage comes to life in new Institute of Texan Cultures mural

San Antonio husband and wife artist duo help museum visitors reflect on shared Texan identity

Experiential learning

Three woman are leaned over tables as they work with framing photographs for the "Mumentous: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition" exhibit.

UT San Antonio student works behind the scenes to prepare for the new Institute of Texan Cultures space

Curatorial intern Denali Gonzales gains art conservation experience ahead of museum reopening

Texas Tapestries

Bringing home and heritage to life

San Antonio artists Malachy McKinney and Sandra Gonzalez McKinney help visitors to the Institute of Texan Cultures feel a sense of connection to what it means to be a Texan, no matter where in the state they’re from through their latest mural.

CREATING LASTING IMPACT

rooted in community

An elderly man sits at a table with a paper in his hand as an ambassador from the UT San Antonio Westside Community Center.

University is recognized for its commitment to the San Antonio community

UT San Antonio has been reclassified with the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement award

research

A lady stands on her front lawn and looks off to the side.

Research projects tackle urban heat in San Antonio

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

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 partners

An exterior photo of the UTSA Westside Community Center

Westside Allied: Partnership strengthens opportunity

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

Community science

Two women look at a Northern Cardinal.

Research connects avian conservation and community

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

healthcare

A child sits in a foam activity pool with two medical physicians.

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

How has UT San Antonio helped shape your connection to the San Antonio community?

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Bird's Eye View

An older woman in glasses and blue shirt sits at a table loom as she weaves something with thread.An older woman in glasses and blue shirt sits at a table loom as she weaves something with thread.
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.
A group of people look at maps and papers on a table.A group of people look at maps and papers on a table.
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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PODCAST

Researchers share insightful knowledge on artificial intelligence's role in advancing research in science and healthcare

From discussing their best advice for students seeking careers in AI to how the technology is being used to improve trauma care and stroke management, three members of the  MATRIX AI Consortium for Human Well-being stress the need for AI to be secure, trustworthy and beneficial for the human experience.

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’RUNNERS & SHAKERS

Artificial intelligence

Portrait of John Quarles, a professor at UT San Antonio.

From video games to research: UT San Antonio faculty member is exploring the impact of virtual reality

Inspired by his father, John Quarles now leads the San Antonio Virtual Environments (SAVE) Lab

experiential learning

On the right, he smiles in a hard hat, kneeling in a spacecraft hatch.

Persistence pays off with NASA internship for Klesse College engineering student

After several other internship applications were rejected, the NASA opportunity marked a milestone in Patrick Hughes’ academic journey.

Career journey

Portrait of Pepe Lee Chang.

How one Alvarez College of Business faculty member took a unique journey to professorship

From haunted houses to electronic indie hip-hop, Pepe Lee Chang uses diverse career experiences in classroom.

Boxing

A woman leans against the ropes of a boxing ring. She has boxing gloves hanging from her neck as well as colorful graduation stoles.

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

Student success

A man in a blue shirt with the words "Bold, Bold, Bold, Bold" and a roadrunner symbol in the middle of the shirt smiles.

Scholars thrive through Bold Scholars program

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

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