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ONE WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY
UTSA and UT Health San Antonio have joined forces as UT San Antonio, poised to transform the region’s economy, boost educational opportunities and make lives better
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STRATEGIC GROWTH

We don't wait for change. We make it, together.

President Taylor Eighmy joins Francisco Cigarroa, senior executive vice president of the university’s health affairs and health system, to discuss the massive impact of the merger between UTSA and UT Health San Antonio. From education to research to workforce development, they explain why the newly unified UT San Antonio is poised to be one of the great universities of the 21st century.

BRAIN SCIENCE & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

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Together on the Frontier of Brain Health Research

The merger between UT Health San Antonio and UTSA brings together two prolific research hubs in the field of brain health

BRAIN HEALTH

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Mitigating Impact

Researchers are developing new helmet pads to reduce traumatic brain injuries for military service members

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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Making a Difference

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

BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

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A Fulfilling Return

Mexico native Roberta Carrillo returned to Monterrey after graduation to establish a needed behavior analysis practice

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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Bridging the Gap

UT San Antonio and Morgan’s MAC collaborate to support neurodiverse adults in overcoming employment challenges

NEUROFEEDBACK

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Thoughtful Therapy

Learn about how the neurofeedback program is measuring brainwave activity and shaping the future of counseling

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ON THE FRONTLINES: COMMUNITY HEALTH

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

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Beating the Heat

See how the university is working with San Antonio communities to battle the public health crisis of urban heat

PUBLIC HEALTH

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The People's School

Discover how the UT San Antonio School of Public Health is addressing the needs of the community

POPULATION STUDIES

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Living Well in a Growing City

University experts discuss the impact that population increases are having on San Antonio’s public health

WATER QUALITY

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Healthy Water, Healthy People

Follow along as graduate students engage in water quality research with a public health focus at Cibolo Creek in Boerne

Bird's Eye View

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Celebrating Together
Faculty and staff flash a Birds Up at a special reception on the Main Campus.
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Celebrating Together
Students kick off the semester with free UT San Antonio swag at a Sombrilla Plaza pop-up event.
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Celebrating Together
A student captures the UT San Antonio celebration with a quick photo.
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Celebrating Together
Dozens of students take a break from classes to mark the merger of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio at a Sombrilla Plaza pop-up event.
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Celebrating Together
Rowdy Glow, an official Roadrunner Days event, lights up the fall semester with a dazzling show.
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Celebrating Together
The Rowdy Glow light show pays tribute to UT San Antonio’s medical school.
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Celebrating Together
Rowdy Glow attendees celebrate the Roadrunner spirit with a Birds Up.
A woman in an orange hat has her hand up as she sticks out her pinky, thumb and folds her index, pointer and middle finger. This gesture symbolizes a roadrunner.A woman in an orange hat has her hand up as she sticks out her pinky, thumb and folds her index, pointer and middle finger. This gesture symbolizes a roadrunner.
Celebrating Together
Angela Camarillo, executive director of special projects and protocol, gives a quick Birds Up at a new brand rollout event.
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Celebrating Together
Students snag free swag—including stickers, decals and T-shirts—to celebrate the new university.
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Celebrating Together
Faculty and staff at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center had the opportunity to celebrate the recent merger.
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Celebrating Together
Rowdy takes photos with faculty and staff at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center.
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Celebrating Together
Ali Seifi, MD, director of the Neuro-ICU at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center, poses for a quick photo while celebrating the merger.
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Celebrating Together
UT San Antonio cheerleaders and Rowdy helped faculty and staff at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center show off their Roadrunner pride.
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’RUNNERS & SHAKERS

Athletics

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Roadrunner Revival

See how Jordyn Jenkins bounced back from injury to become one of the most accomplished athletes in UTSA history

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

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Purpose Reimagined

Alumnus and cancer survivor Derek Rodriguez is paying it forward through vital research

Healthcare + AI

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Next-Generation Healthcare

Aaron Fanous ’24, the first MD/MSAI recipient, is advancing research in medicine and AI

Healthcare + AI

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When Every Minute Counts

Researcher Amina Qutub is utilizing AI tools in an effort to enhance trauma care

Healthcare + AI

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Changing Lives Using ChatGPT

AJ Delgado is empowering community health workers through the use of generative AI

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