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College of Liberal and Fine Arts Events
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2025
Fiesta Arts Fair Student ApplicationStudents may apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Fiesta Arts Fair.
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2025
Bach and BoëllmannCellist Katherine Beebe presents her qualifying recital, “Bach and Boëllmann,” featuring works that showcase both Baroque clarity and Romantic lyricism. She will be joined by pianist Mari Ito. Program: • J.S. Bach – Prelude from Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 • Léon Boëllmann – Variations Symphoniques, Op. 23 About the Performer: Katherine Beebe is pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she studies under the direction of Dr. Rylie Harrod. A passionate performer and teacher, she is dedicated to fostering musical excellence and accessibility within her community.
October 15, 2025
CPOR poll reveals tepid support for new Spurs arena, stronger support overall for Project MarvelPublished by UT San Antonio TodAY
A new poll from UT San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) shows Bexar County voters favor expanding the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo grounds (Proposition A) slightly more than funding a new Spurs arena with venue tax funds (Proposition B). Around 44% of voters support expanding the stock show and rodeo district while nearly 40% support the new arena ahead of the November 4 election.
October 6, 2025
New UT San Antonio survey finds Bexar County residents in support nuclear energy usePublished by Raul Trey Lopez
Results from the Bexar County Omnibus Survey, conducted by UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR), found that 65% of residents support nuclear energy, compared to a national average of about 60%.
September 23, 2025
James Nealy Wins Contemporary European History Award‘The Shchekino Method: Flexible Production with Socialist Characteristics’, by James Nealy wins the 2023 Contemporary European History Prize.
September 22, 2025
COLFA Explores School of Communication and LanguagesGlenn Martinez, Dean of the UT San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts, has launched an exploratory work group, known as the “School Like No Other” work group, to evaluate opportunities for developing a new school for languages, communication and intercultural dynamics in the college.
