UTSA’s most academically diverse college, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts contributes to the education of virtually every student at UTSA. In addition to exemplary teaching, the college produces quality research and creative works in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

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Degree and certificate programs

3

Research Centers

$2M

in projects funded through 49 grants

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Certificate Programs

College of Liberal and Fine Arts Events

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Jun

4

2025

Color and Create

Join us for a wellness break with coloring, origami, snacks, and more!

Jun

10

2025

Finding COLFA Internships

Are you interested in finding an internship, but you're not sure where to start?

Jun

11

2025

COLFA Clay Creation Day

Join us to make your own air dry clay creation!

Jun

13

2025

Finding COLFA Internships

Are you interested in finding an internship, but you're not sure where to start?

People sitting at a sound installation

May 30, 2025

Art is Healing: Inspiring Community Healing with Art

Published by UTSA Arts

UTSA Arts, SAY Sí , UTSA Medical Humanities, UTSA Heath, UTSA College for Health, Community and Policy, and Bexar County Public Health came together to explore the role of arts and culture with the event Art is Healing that featured poetry readings, guest speakers, and participatory arts stations run by local artists for participants of all ages.

SGA Aydan Villarreal in full commencement regalia in front of the Rowdy Statue

May 15, 2025

Aydan Villarreal amplifies student voices through advocacy and service

As a political science major and outgoing president of the Student Government Association (SGA), Aydan Villarreal has spent his entire college career championing student perspectives and working to build meaningful and lasting connections between students and university leadership.

Winners of the University Excellence awards alongside COLFA leadership

May 1, 2025

COLFA Faculty University Excellence Awards

The College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) is proud to celebrate the achievements of seven outstanding faculty members recognized at the 2025 UTSA University Excellence Awards. These annual awards honor faculty and staff who exemplify the university’s commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, student success, and groundbreaking research.