University Highlights

University Receives Grant to Alleviate Teacher Shortage

The University has been awarded a $1.5 million Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds will support scholarships and resources to help the University recruit, train and retain bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. Read more.

Student Spotlight: After nearly dropping out, Gabriella Villegas will soon graduate and launch her career as a physical therapist

“Being a first-generation student was my biggest challenge because I just didn’t know what I was doing,” she said. “But I learned that while you might fail, you’ve got to get back up and keep trying. You have to put yourself out there to learn who you really are.” Read her story.

Athletics Highlights

Jaguar Women Open RRAC Play

Amir Simpson Named RRAC Offensive Player of the Week 

Men's Golf Competes in First Tournament

Students who are interested in pursuing a career within the healthcare field will have the opportunity to connect with local employers who are offering hands-on experiences within a hospital/clinical environment.

• Sept. 28
• 1-4 p.m.
• S.T.E.M. Building

Call for Course Proposals: Winter 2024-25 Catalog

The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) seeks faculty looking for fresh ways to teach in a short-term, study abroad program. CCSA offers teaching opportunities in English-speaking countries during the short winter term.

Please contact Dr. Bob Shelton for more information and attend a session. 

• Sept. 28
• 2:30 p.m.
• STEM Building, room 131: EF Tour’s Cat Cooke will be available to meet with faculty interested in future study abroad activates

• Oct. 19
• 3:30 p.m.
• STEM Building, room 242: WorldStrides’ Dominique Washington will be available to meet with faculty interested in future study abroad activate.

Rainbow P.A.W.S. (Pride at Work and School) will host a Safe Space training workshop for Pride Month! Each workshop features a Q&A at the end.

Safe Spaces are people, not places. Through this training, you will become a Safe Space for our LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty.

• Sept. 21
• 12-2 p.m.
• Online

Paws Up Service Day

Volunteer to aid the San Antonio community through one of five service projects in partnership with multiple Bexar County nonprofits, including two on-campus opportunities.

Breakfast, T-shirts and transportation to and from volunteer sites (from the campus rally) will be provided to all participants.

This event is open to students, friends, family, faculty, staff, alumni and community guests who wish to attend.

• Sept. 30
• 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

TAMUSA Esports | Valorant - TAMUSA vs Fisher College

Tennis Club Practice/Meet Up

Monster Mini-Golf Knight

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

Utilizing Tutoring Resources

Discover the flexibility of Drop-In Online Tutoring, tailored for our students seeking tutoring in courses not covered by the Academic Learning Center or those requiring help beyond our regular hours. Access the convenient Drop-In Online Brainfuse 24/7 platform for additional support. Whether it's an unconventional subject or a late-night study session, we've got you covered. Experience tutoring on your terms with Drop-In Online Tutoring.

Texas Public Radio:A&M-San Antonio launches free tuition program for families that make $70,000 or less

Kens5: Former foster youth now thriving in collegiate environment

SA Express-News: John Sanchez and Vanessa Torres announced as Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

Student Counseling Center: 24/7 Service

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