University Highlights

Pioneers and Trailblazers

As A&M-San Antonio celebrates its 15th anniversary, we’re highlighting the pioneers and trailblazers who have helped make the University one of the region’s most vibrant and fastest-growing institutions of higher education. For more great stories, check out the 15th-anniversary edition of Adelante.

Building a Thriving Biology Program

Joining the University in 2010, Dr. Megan Wise de Valdez transformed the fledgling Biology Department—which consisted of four microscopes stored in a coat closet—into a robust program within the Department of Natural Sciences that offers B.A. and B.S. degrees and hosts two graduate programs. Read more.

Shaping A&M-San Antonio's History

Dr. Bill Bush started at the University in 2008, becoming the first tenured track professor hired in the History Department. Over the years he's worn many hats, including serving as the chair of multiple departments. More recently, he was named director of the University's new Honors Program.

ASPIRE Summer Camps

The University's Challenge to ASPIRE Summer Camp offers elementary and middle school students at any of the seven ASPIRE districts the opportunity to attend free on-campus summer camps. Students can explore a range of fun activities and challenges based on science, technology, engineering, art mathematics, and sports, all supervised by University faculty and community partners. Learn more.

Chancellor Sharp to Retire

Chancellor John Sharp, the longest-serving chancellor in the history of the Texas A&M University System, has announced that he is retiring on June 30, 2025. Under Sharp’s leadership, the A&M System experienced many historic milestones, including a historic building boom for improved facilities at the system’s 11 universities and eight state agencies. The Board of Regents will conduct a national search in the coming months for Sharp’s successor.

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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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