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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OVATIONS Magazine

Explore the latest issue of Ovations magazine and see how COLFA is shaping the future of the liberal and fine arts! It highlights the work of our faculty, students, and alumni while showing how their ideas and creativity shape the world around them.

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College of Liberal and Fine Arts Events

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Oct - Nov

3 - 30

2025

Fiesta Arts Fair Student Application

Students may apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Fiesta Arts Fair.

Nov - Dec

14 - 16

2025

Fall 2025 MFA Exhibition

Join us for the Fall 2025 MFA Exhibition in the Russell Hill Rogers Galleries.

Nov

22

2025

Student Recital: Michael Hernandez

Student Recital: Michael Hernandez

Nov

22

2025

Student Recital: Dylan Ramirez

Student Recital: Dylan Ramirez

Ali Atabey, PhD publishes article

November 13, 2025

Ali Atabey Publishes Article in The Journal of Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule

“European Men, Ottoman Women, and Legal Agency in Early Modern Istanbul”

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October 15, 2025

CPOR poll reveals tepid support for new Spurs arena, stronger support overall for Project Marvel

Published 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 use

Published 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%.

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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.