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March 4, 2025

Campus News & Updates

Parking Lot Update

From March 10 -14, contractors will be working on Lot 4 to install new light poles. A portion of the lot will be available to accommodate permit/pass holders and visitors to BLH, CAB, and Patriots' Casa. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this process to ensure the safety of our entire campus community.

No Hesitation, Just Registration

Priority registration for Fall 2025 will happen from March 24 through March 28. We ask faculty and staff to encourage student registration during this critical time. Based on their classification, students will have a specific date and time throughout the week when their registration period will begin. Please encourage students to view the full schedule and be prepared to register.

Educare Groundbreaking to be Rescheduled

The Educare San Antonio groundbreaking originally planned for Feb. 27, 2025, is being rescheduled and a new date shared when available. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you at the event once the new date is announced.

AI Explore Days

During the spring semester, students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by for AI Explore Days. These events, held on the following Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. in the University Library (BLH) Room 202, will be a chance to learn about new generative AI tools and how to use them effectively.

• March 5
• March 19
• April 2
• April 16

RSVPs are not required. If you’re interested in attending but can’t make it, please reach out to Ashley Teufel at ateufel@tamusa.edu.

Hands-on Training on AI and HPC

The High Performance Computing Research Center will conduct a day of Hands-on Training on campus, April 30. If you are interested in high-performance computing in linguistics or quantitative finance and chemistry submit the following form to collect your preferences for training topics. Your input will help curate relevant discussions and materials that best suit your needs. Visit High Performance Computing Research Center for more information and training details.

Reminders

Join The Internship Coalition

The Mays Center, in collaboration with campus partners is launching the first spring 2025 meeting of the Internship Coalition. The Internship Coalition provides a space for campus stakeholders to discuss topics related to student internships.

Friday, March 28 | 12-1 p.m.

Hybrid Meeting: Mays Center or via Zoom

For a calendar invitation with more details contact Mysti Frazier, Assistant Director for Internships in the Mays Center.

Events

Nuestro Shakespeare: My Testimonio on Transformation and Borderlands Shakespeare

Dr. Jesus Montaño, assistant professor of English at Baylor University, will discuss his new book, "Young Latinx Shakespeares," and how young adult authors engage with Shakespeare to open new cultural terrains.

Thursday, March 6 at 12:30 p.m. | Patriots' Casa.

Lunch will be provided at 12 p.m. in Patriots' Casa.

Megan Wise de Valdez Park Dedication

You're Invited to help celebrate VIDA San Antonio and A&M-San Antonio's dedication of the Megan Wise de Valdez Park. Join us as we honor your colleague and friend Dr. Megan Wise de Valdez, chair of natural sciences and professor of biology. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided following the event.

Thursday, March 20 | 11 a.m.

Corner of Viesta Curve and Bertha Branch

Clifton Strengths Workshop



• Friday, March 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Friday, March 28 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join the CliftonStrengths team for a free two-part workshop. The Strengths Champions Workshop is designed to help staff enhance their strengths-based leadership skills, empowering you to better support your students and team.



Limited spots available.

The University Host Series of Town Hall Meetings

The University is due to begin the development of a new strategic plan and to start this process, the University will host town halls to obtain faculty and staff input for each of the following goals. To maximize your ability to provide feedback on the ones that interest you, each goal will have two town halls.

Goal 1: Achieving Academic Distinction

Goal 2: Supporting Student Success

Goal 3: Expanding Enrollment, Community Engagement and Impact

Goal 4: Fostering Employee Fulfillment and Excellence

Goal 5: Building a Destination Campus

Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.

University Highlights

Juan Guardia Elected as Region III Director for NASPA, Championing Student Affairs in Higher Education

Dr. Juan Guardia, vice president for student affairs, has been elected Region III Director for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, where he will help shape the future of student affairs across 11 states. Beginning his term next month as regional director-elect, Guardia aims to foster collaboration, professional development, and innovation in student affairs nationwide.

Esports Showdown of System Campuses from Across the Lone Star State

A&M-San Antonio Esports hosted the largest in-person esports matchup in Texas A&M University System history at the Boeing Center at Tech Port on Feb. 22. The competition Featured teams from multiple A&M campuses.

University Celebrates Inaugural Spring Homecoming 

The University has wrapped up its first-ever Homecoming, bringing the Jaguar community together for a week of fun and tradition from Feb. 16-22. With the theme "Deep in the Heart of Texas," the celebration featured everything from a chili cook-off to the crowning of Jaguar Royalty, helping establish a beloved new tradition.

Check out A&M-SA Today for more University news and featured stories.

Athletics

Inaugural Class Alum Donates to Fuel Basketball Program’s Success

Ryan Bergmann, ’09, remembers A&M-San Antonio before it had a basketball team. Now, he’s one of the first donors helping support the program grow. Honored during Homecoming 2025, Bergmann’s support for Jaguar Athletics is his way of giving back to student-athletes.

University’s Women’s Basketball Team Has History-Making Run

A&M-San Antonio’s women’s basketball team secured a spot in the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament in its historic inaugural season. As the No. 4 seed, they faced off against No. 5-seed Huston-Tillotson on Feb. 28, marking a milestone moment for the program. The Jaguars beat Huston-Tillotson, making it to the semi-finals where they fell to LSU Shreveport.