December 18, 2025
How 2025 changed ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
This year marked a defining moment at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø. We look ahead to 2026 with great hope and even greater ambition.
Latest Updates, Emails and Presentations
December 16, 2025
A Transformational Investment in the Future of Public Health
The Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation has made a transformational $30 million investment in support of our School of Public Health.
November 20, 2025
Thankful for our ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø community
As we enter Thanksgiving week, I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to each member of our ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø community.
November 11, 2025
A message of gratitude this Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, we proudly honor and thank the military veterans across ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø who have served.
October 31, 2025
A proud moment for our ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø community
We’ve reached yet another significant milestone in our university’s journey toward reaffirmation of accreditation as ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø.
October 23, 2025
Your Voice Matters, Vote!
I’m writing to encourage you to be informed and make your voice heard. No matter your position, your voice matters. Please use it and vote.
October 21, 2025
Announcement and Congratulations to Veronica Salazar
Our Senior Executive Vice President for Enterprise Development and Transformation has announced her decision to retire.
September 30, 2025
With merger complete, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø's time has arrived
As we usher in a new era for our university, we also remain steadfast in our shared commitment to making lives better for all.
September 5, 2025
Spotlight On: Taylor Eighmy, President of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
In an interview with Invest: ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø President Taylor Eighmy discussed the integration of the two Tier One research institutions.
September 4, 2025
Announcing the new Presidents Cabinet for ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
Today, I’m proud to announce a group of incredible leaders and deep subject matter experts who will help drive our university forward.
September 2, 2025
A New Era: Announcing ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
As the third-largest research university in Texas, today, we launch a new era — together — as ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø.
August 26, 2025
Welcome to a new academic year!
The beginning of each semester always brings great excitement; however, this fall is especially momentous given our forthcoming merger with UT Health San Antonio.
August 21, 2025
A first look at our new ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø brand
Over the past year, our Brand & Marketing Task Force and Communications Task Force — working in close partnership with the strategic consulting firm Prophet and numerous colleagues across both campuses—have been building something truly extraordinary. The result is a visionary brand narrative that reflects our aspirations as one new, united powerhouse institution.
July 23, 2025
Aug. 1 leadership appointments and launch of new President's Cabinet for ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø
Over the last several months, we’ve shared the initial framework and adjustments of the new university leadership structure for our merged institution. While those important efforts continue, we’ve decided to expedite the appointment of two key leaders as well as launch our new President’s Cabinet and shared governance bodies in advance of September 1.
July 6, 2025
Community resources after recent floods
UTSA stands ready to offer support and resources as we struggle with this devastating tragedy.
July 5, 2025
Community update on regional flooding impact
As many of you know, our neighboring communities in the Hill Country along the Guadalupe River are experiencing devastating impacts from severe flooding. In the days and weeks ahead, many of our community members will need tremendous support.
June 30, 2025
Budget and Legislative Updates Regarding the 89th Texas Legislature
The 89th Texas Legislative regular session has concluded, allowing me the opportunity to update you about the session and matters that will impact us, particularly around the state budget passed by Senate Bill 1 and signed into law by Governor Abbott.
June 16, 2025
Great news from SACSCOC: Our merger has been approved!
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), our institutional accreditor for quality assurance in higher education, has officially approved the merger of ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
May 15, 2025
Federal funding briefing and projected impacts on our research enterprise
An important message from university leadership, which includes updates on the state of our research enterprise and reflections on its future direction.
May 9, 2025
Congratulations on a strong close to spring 2025!
Congratulations on finishing the spring semester strong! I know how hard you’ve worked to get here, and I’m deeply proud of the progress you’re making each day to achieve your bold academic and personal goals.
May 9, 2025
Integration Organizational Updates
Today I am writing to share an update to the leadership structure for our new, unified university, as announced earlier this year.
April 29, 2025
Integration Management & Operational Updates
As we continue our planning efforts and prepare for subsequent phases, we’ve reached a point in the process where we must create an internal framework to support current and future integration efforts.
April 14, 2025
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
During SAAM, UTSA offers various events and resources on campus to promote healing, advocacy, prevention and survivor support.
March 6, 2025
University updates and forthcoming town halls
Provost and Executive Vice President Shipley, Executive Vice President Salazar and I are organizing a series of town halls hosted by leadership for conversations with divisions, colleges and governance groups that will take place throughout the month of March. Please keep an eye out in the coming days for an announcement with dates and times.
March 3, 2025
Divisional updates to prepare for integration
The following divisions and leaders, alongside many of our colleagues, will begin their work during this transition phase in preparation for Day 1 of integration on September 1, 2025.