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University Highlights

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024

Commencement Next Week

TAMUSA will celebrate the achievements of our graduating Jaguars at the upcoming Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Freeman Coliseum. We encourage employees to attend and cheer on our graduates:


  • College of Arts and Sciences: 10 a.m.
  • College of Education & College of Business: 3 p.m.


Deshaun Borders


College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Speaker

Celina Cantu


College of Business and College of Education and Human Development Commencement Speaker

Alec John


College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Feature 

Read more about the Fall 2025 graduate features.

Beneath The Surface


A&M-San Antonio biologist and postdoctoral research fellow Calderon-Gutierre is helping lead a University research project to discover and study some of the strange and rarely seen creatures living in underwater caves in the Yucatan Peninsula and Cozumel Island, Mexico. Read more

Finding Joy and Balance During the Holidays

Dr. Stephen Lenz, chair of A&M-San Antonio's Department of Counseling, shares tips for managing holiday stress, from setting realistic expectations to avoiding social media comparisons. He focuses on gratitude during this time. Read more

Taking His Shot


Journee Phillips, a Southeast San Antonio native, was the first player to sign with the University's inaugural men’s basketball team. Balancing academics, leadership and family, Phillips is pursuing a master’s degree in kinesiology while helping lay the foundation for Jaguar basketball’s legacy. Read more

Lights Of Esperanza Shines Bright

Our campus welcomed over 4,000 attendees to the ninth annual Lights of Esperanza, a vibrant holiday celebration featuring over 40,000 lights, live music, and family-friendly attractions. Read more

Campus News & Updates

Employees Meal Plans

TAMUSA employees are now eligible to purchase meal plans that offer significant discounts:

 

  • General 45 plan: 45 swipes for $350. A savings of $133.75
  • General 20 plan: 20 swipes for $170. A savings of $45

 

Meal swipes can be used in the dining hall inside of the CAB for an all-you-care-to-eat experience. Learn more at the Dine On Campus Faculty & Staff Meal Plan webpage or contact Leo Nunez via email or call (210) 784-2015 with questions.

Spring Semester Parking Permits Available


Permits can be purchased online through the Jaguar FlexPort. Please be prepared to provide a mailing address for your permit; the make, model, and license plate of your vehicle; and a credit or debit card for payment at the time of purchase.


If you have any questions about 2024-25 permit sales or parking operations, please contact Parking and Transportation Services.

Reminder: Address Update for Estrella Hall and Esperanza Hall


With the addition of Estrella Hall on campus, each residence hall will now have its own unique address:


Esperanza Hall

4130 Jaguar Parkway

San Antonio, TX 78224

 

Estrella Hall

4148 Jaguar Parkway

San Antonio, TX 78224


If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact housing@tamusa.edu.

Events

JagSync Training for Departments


 Dec.10

11 a.m.

11-Month MBA Virtual Information Session


Dec. 12

6 p.m.

Employee Ornament Decorating


 Dec.18

12 p.m.

Check out the campus calendar for more upcoming events.

Campus Calendar

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