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.
OVATIONS Magazine
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College of Liberal and Fine Arts Events
View All EventsSep - Oct
5 - 25
2025
Courage, Valor, Mужество, Mужність, 勇气This exhibition displays the artworks produced by this group of immigrant artists during the span of the program.
Sep - Nov
10 - 1
2025
XXII Biennial Faculty & Staff ExhibitionOn View September 10 - November 1, 2025
Oct - Nov
3 - 30
2025
Fiesta Arts Fair Student ApplicationStudents may apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Fiesta Arts Fair.
Oct
15
2025
Wellbeing Series: Clear Lines, Kind MindsJoin us for an interactive workshop on emotional intelligence and boundaries.
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.
September 12, 2025
Omar Valerio-Jiménez Named OAH Distinguished LecturerThe Organization of American Historians announces Omar Valerio-Jiménez as one of 17 newly appointed U.S. historians to the OAH Lectureship Program. Dr. Valerio-Jiménez joins a renowned roster of speakers who share their expertise and scholarly research with a variety of audiences across the country.
