University Highlights

University Announces Joint AgriLife Venture

A&M-San Antonio and Texas A&M AgriLife Research have announced a new joint venture that aims to foster interdisciplinary partnerships, provide valuable learning opportunities for students and promote groundbreaking research initiatives in the fields of agriculture, natural resources and life sciences. The University's first appointee is Dr. Jose Rodolfo Valdez, who has accepted a joint associate professorship of biology between A&M-San Antonio and AgriLife Research. He is set to begin his research at AgriLife Uvalde in the summer of 2024. Read more.

President Ochoa Meets The Press

President Salvador Hector Ochoa held his first on-campus press conference to introduce himself to the media and share remarks on A&M-San Antonio's record fall enrollment of nearly 7,800 students and the launch of the new Jaguar Promise program.

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.

2023 HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute

Texas A&M-San Antonio is excited to sponsor five students to travel to Chicago, IL, for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 37th Annual Conference. At this three-day event, students will be able to meet their peers from around the world, interview for jobs and internships, learn about graduate schools and receive leadership coaching.

Deadline for Application: Sep. 8, 2023 by 12 p.m.

Conference Details:

● October 28-30, 2023

● Chicago, IL

● The scholarship will cover flight, meals and transportation.

Apply

Presidents Picnic Recap

The event featured free lunch, activities, music and the chance to meet campus leaders. View full album.

Featured Events

Join the University Library for a week of festivities as we launch our new space!

Library Launch -

Tuesday, Sep.12 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Events Room, Business Library Hall
Free Chick-fil-A, tours, a scavenger hunt, lots of swag, a performance by the Jaguarettes and more await you at this fun filled event where library staff hope to show you what's beyond our books.

Beyond Buttons -

A Library Button Making Event - Wednesday, Sep.13 from 12 to 1p.m.
1st Floor Library
In honor of the library’s launch, come make a button to add to your backpack or lanyard and show your support of the University Library. Multiple designs to pick from! RSVP in JagSync.

Beyond Books-

A Historic Library History Throw down - Thursday, Sep.14 from 3 to 4p.m.
Computer Room 202 in the Library
Join us for a fun trivia session as we delve into the past and explore our library from its humble beginnings to where it is today.

View Library Events

Coming Soon:

Open Cheer Tryouts!

All experience levels are welcome!

If you have any questions regarding the team, its policies or procedures contact the team - tamusa.cheer@gmail.com

Find out more in the form linked below.

Recruitment Form

Employee Fall Headshot Days

Sept. 18 & 19

The Marketing and Communications Department will offer complimentary professional headshots this fall for interested faculty and staff on a first come, first served basis. Please let us know your interest below, and we'll get back to you with availability and location. Due to limited time, submission does not guarantee a reserved spot. We will do our best to accommodate all inquiries.

I'm Interested!

LatinX Heritage Month

Fall 2023 Health Professions Expo

Jaguar Involvement Fair

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

University Event Calendar

IN THE NEWS

OA Online News: A&M-SA Professor ELAM: Bear Market Underway

Kens5: Texas A&M-San Antonio Holds Annual Jaguar March

SA Express-News: A&M-SA Unveils Jaguar Promise Free Tuition Program

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.

The Marketing and Communications Department curates the content of The Growler.

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San Antonio, Texas 78224