University Highlights

University Celebrates Investiture of President Salvador Hector Ochoa

A&M-San Antonio celebrated the investiture of Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa as the University’s third president. During the official welcoming ceremony, Ochoa outlined his vision for the University, including expanding academic programs and enhancing campus life. He also shared his personal story and stressed how the dreams his family had for his success are the same dreams held dear by the parents and grandparents of A&M-San Antonio students. Read More.

Seeing Shakespeare Through a Chicano Lens

Drs. Katherine Gillen and Adrianna M. Santos of A&M-San Antonio, and Dr. Kathryn Vomero Santos of Trinity University, are helping make Shakespeare more accessible to Mexican American and Indigenous students with the second volume of "The Bard in the Borderlands." Like the first volume, the new anthology retells some of Shakespeare's most iconic works through Latino and Indigenous lenses. Read more.

Growing A Culture Of Leadership

To help celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we're sharing news and stories that recognize Hispanic American contributions to San Antonio and beyond. Henry Cisneros, the namesake behind the University's Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders at A&M-San Antonio, has for decades served as a champion for Latino causes, both in politics and business. Read more.

Record Enrollment

The University set enrollment records for fall 2024, with approximately 8,022 students, including 1,254 first-year students, growing from the fall 2023 enrollment of 7,619 students. “These record-breaking enrollment numbers highlight the University's ongoing growth and commitment to providing our students with high-quality education and support services," said President Salvador Hector Ochoa.

Featured Events

2024 Alumni Awards

This year's Alumni Award recipients are Lori Day '22, Recent Graduate, Sabrina San Miguel '16 '19, Spirit of the Jaguar, and Sara Briseño Gerrish '10, Distinguished Alumna.

Don't miss this exciting ceremony as we celebrate alumni who are doing exciting things in the world, providing excellent service and volunteerism, and launching stellar careers.

Saturday, October 12
12 p.m.
Central Academic Building, Vista Room, Room 402

Pizza with the Dean of College of Graduate Studies

October 9

Vibe Check

October 10

Internship Week- Coffee & Connections

October 14

Campus Calendar

In The News

MSN: Mega childcare facility expected to open at Texas A&M KSAT 12: Alumni Featured in Influential Latinos in South San Antonio

North Texas News: University professor wins prestigious microbiology award

Student Counseling Center: 24/7

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(210) 784-1331
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ABOUT THE GROWLER

The Growler is a campus newsletter for the faculty, staff and students of the University. The Growler is published on the first and third Tuesday of each month providing insight on A&M-SA news, events and announcements. Keep up to date on the latest campus events and information, visit our campus calendar. If you would like to promote a University-wide event or announcement in The Growler, submit this form by 5 p.m. CT on a Monday the week before publication. The Marketing and Communications Department curates the content of The Growler.

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