University Highlights

Welcome Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa

To help celebrate Dr. Ochoa's first day as president, hundreds of faculty and staff gathered for an on-campus welcome reception Aug. 2. A nationally regarded scholar and researcher, Ochoa is the University's third president. He previously served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at San Diego State University. Find out more here.

San Antonio Area Foundation Awards $45K Grant to A&M-San Antonio Autism Institute

The Texas A&M-San Antonio Institute for Autism and Related Disorders (IARD) has been awarded $45,000 from the San Antonio Area Foundation. The money will help the institute enhance accessibility to essential autism services in Bexar County and launch various programs, assessment methods, educational strategies, behavioral interventions and transition services. Read more.

University Receives $73.1M in Latest Legislative Session

In its most recent regular session, the 88th Texas Legislature invested $73.1 million in Texas A&M University-San Antonio for the 2024/25 biennium to help ensure the University remains affordable and accessible to all Texans. Read more.

Fulbright Grants Now Open for Jaguar Students

In partnership with more than 140 countries, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides students with the opportunity to work, live with and learn from people around the world.

For details contact Fulbright Campus Adviser Dr. Hsiao-Ping Wu, associate professor of the Bilingual/ESL program.

2024-2025 grant application deadline:

Oct. 10, 2023, at 5 p.m. EST

Fulbright grants available:

Open Study/Research Awards
English Teaching Assistant Awards

Read more about the application process.

Academic Excellence

University Names Inaugural Dean of Graduate Studies

A&M-San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ting Liu as its inaugural dean of graduate studies. With over 15 years of teaching and research experience in higher education, Liu brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.

In this new position, Liu will lead the overall development and advancement of graduate programs. She will also create a strategic vision for continued growth of graduate education, with a focus on Hispanic students. Liu is scheduled to start her position on Sept. 1, 2023. Read more.

Featured Events

Ready to Work Info Session

A&M-San Antonio is hosting an info session for students on campus. Ready to Work is San Antonio’s premier training, education and employment program. It provides tuition assistance, and participants will have opportunities to secure employment in high-demand and well-paid careers.

When: Thursday, Aug. 24, 3–6 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Location: Science and Technology Building, Room 131

Level Up With Student Success

Attention students, come join us for our grand re-opening in a new space! At this fun and free event, learn more about Student Success Center services and programs designed to help Jaguars complete their academic goals. There will also be games, snacks and giveaways! Read more.

When: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Where: Central Academic Building, Room 202

Weeks of Welcome: Info Booths

Entrepreneurial Co-op: Community Interest Meeting

Financial Education Fall Webinar Series from Trellis: Money Mistakes

For more upcoming events and activities check out the campus calendar.

University Event Calendar

IN THE NEWS

Hispanic Business TV: San Antonio's Women's and Children's Hospital to offer regional care

KSAT: Texas A&M-San Antonio welcomes new university president

San Antonio Current: San Antonio college students, faculty and staff get free access to public transit with VIA U-Pass

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

Student Counseling Center: 24/7 Service

Student Counseling Center: (210) 784-1331 (24 hours)
Dial 2 for after-hours support

ABOUT THE GROWLER

The Growler is an in-house 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.

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