University Highlights

$291,400 Raised For Scholarships at Dream Maker Celebration

The Dream Maker Scholarship campaign surpassed previous records with a 20% increase from 2022. This annual fundraising initiative has helped the University award over $2 million in scholarships. Read more.

New Record in Philanthropy Achievements

The University experienced a 36% increase in giving from last year. Over the past two years, A&M-San Antonio has had a surge in philanthropy, with annual giving reaching a record-breaking total of $6,615,797 for fiscal year 2023. Read more.

University Recognized for Military Excellence During Prestigious Symposium

A&M-San Antonio hosted the 15th Annual Military-Affiliated Student Symposium, which focused on the application-to-vocation support of military-affiliated students. More than 30 institutions were represented at the event, including all 11 Texas A&M System universities. During the symposium, the University received the 2023 Veteran Education Excellent Recognition (VEER) Gold Award. Read more.

Athletic Director Inducted Into Honorary Commanders Program

Darnell Smith has been inducted into the Joint Base San Antonio's Honorary Commanders Program. The program exposes community leaders to the missions of the 433rd Airlift Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit stationed in San Antonio. Read more.

Attracting Cybersecurity Professionals From Around The World

A&M-San Antonio hosted the third annual Intelligent Cybersecurity Conference. The event showcased the University's expanding cybersecurity research and created opportunities to collaborate with others from across the globe. Read more.

Academic Highlights

A Future in Cybersecurity

After hitting a few Covid-19-related speedbumps, cybersecurity major Samuel Gonzales learned to adapt and broke out of his shell with the help of his Delta Chi brothers.

Student Veteran Hits His Stride

Connor Crowell found his purpose in the U.S. Air Force. His journey led him to A&M-San Antonio, where he's thriving as president of the Student Veterans of America's local chapter.

El Espejo Wins Eight National Awards

El Espejo Magazine won eight national awards at the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association's annual journalism conference, held in Atlanta.

Awards and Recognition:

Two first-place awards in photography and entertainment writing
Three second-place awards for news photography (Uvalde) and page design
Fifth place for Best of Show for Best Magazine
Honorable mention for Best Magazine Cover
Finalist for a Pacemaker in the Best General Magazine Contest.

Athletics Highlights

Sang uinetti Achieves 600th Career Win

Coming Soon: Men's and Women's Basketball Teams

Players of the Week Award

Featured Events

Jaguars At The Zoo

Check out all the fun our Jaguars had!

Continuing The Tradition...

Ring Chest Takes Center Stage

Put A Ring On It

8th Annual Lights of Esperanza

Kick off the holiday season with the ceremonial lighting of over 30,000 lights illuminating and creating a festive atmosphere with food trucks, shopping and entertainment for the San Antonio community.

Nov. 28, 2023
6 - 8 p.m.

Night With The Spurs

Join your fellow Jaguars in cheering on the Spurs!

Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Ticket Package Includes:

Discounted game ticket
Food Voucher
Courtside Experience: early and watch both teams warm up from the first 13 rows of the arena
Courtside Pass available for the first 200 tickets purchased.

Nov. 20, 2023 7 p.m.
Frost Bank Center - 1 ATT Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219
Purchase Deadline: Nov. 20, 2023 5 p.m.

Purchase Tickets

Citizens Police Academy

"Understanding The Undocumented Student Experience" Workshops

Ready to Work Sessions

University Event Calendar

IN THE NEWS

San Antonio Report: President Embraces Role and The Promise of The Jaguar Campus

Hispanic Executive: More Latino Graduates, Faculty, and Philanthropists

Athletic Business: Bexar County commits $10 million to build new athletic fields

My San Antonio:$10M Bexar County deal to bring new sports facility to Campus

Manhattan Week: Partnership with EduNav Embraces Role of Technology in Next-Level Student Success

San Antonio Business Journal: University Makes Top 25 Texas Universities List

Coming Soon: The Fall 2023 Issue of ¡Adelante!

Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s official magazine will be available online Nov. 13. Read all about the people and places that make the University a special place, including a profile of President Salvador Hector Ochoa. Read the past issue.

Have You Registered?

FERPA Goes Digital

The FERPA Release form is now an electronic form in Jagwire. Find it under the student tab, in the “My Personal Information" block to grant or revoke access.

Student Counseling Center: 24/7

(210) 784-1331
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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