July 30, 2024
UTSA students engage in transatlantic dialogues and explore global dynamics in Germany
UTSA Today
Last week, a group of UTSA students had the once-in-a-lifetime experiential learning opportunity to travel to Darmstadt, Germany, to participate in a series of discussions on global order and contemporary issues in world politics with university, city and consulate representatives from Germany and San Antonio. The Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt), one of UTSA’s strategic global partners, hosted the event.
July 18, 2024
Earth Connection Film Festival to Be Hosted by Jessica Eise
The Earth Connection Film Festival, set to take place on July 20, 2024, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana, aims to inspire innovative solutions to the climate crisis through the power of storytelling. This festival blends science and the arts and is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
July 17, 2024
Blackwell School Formally Established as National Park Site
The Blackwell School once practiced de facto segregation, forcing Mexican American children to attend separate and underfunded schools from their white peers has now been recognized as a National historic landmark with the help of UTSA Alumni.
July 17, 2024
UTSA matches $500,000 gift from Kronkosky Charitable Foundation to commit $750,000 to Young Artist Programs
UTSA Today
UTSA has reached a milestone in matching funds from a $500,000 grant made by the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation to support and expand UTSA Arts’ Young Artist Programs. By adding matching gifts from other local and national foundations over the past year, the grant from the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation will yield a total gift commitment of $750,000.
July 15, 2024
Mariachi All-State Summer Clinic
More than 20 high school students will sharpen their vocal and instrument skills this week at UTSA’s inaugural Mariachi All-State Summer Clinic. Presented by UTSA Arts and the UTSA School of Music,this new summer camp is the next step in UTSA’s commitment to serve as an education, research and training hub for contemporary musicians.
The four-day camp is scheduled today through Thursday, July 18, in the Arts Building on the UTSA Main Campus.
July 11, 2024
UTSA language program showcases linguistic legacies of Spanish-speaking communities in U.S.
UTSA Today
Working to help students develop their language skills while preserving the cultural and linguistic traditions of Spanish-speaking communities in San Antonio, the faculty behind UTSA’s Spanish as Heritage Language (SHL) program has been making some changes including offering new courses this fall.
July 10, 2024
Dr. Catherine Clinton Features on History Podcast
Howdy Roadrunners, are you looking for a history related listen this afternoon? Well we have you covered! Run on over and listen to the latest episode of the “America: A History” podcast hosted by Liam Heffernan featuring our very own professor of American history, Dr. Catherine Clinton!
July 10, 2024
New undergraduate program geared toward gamers to debut at UTSA this fall
UTSA Today
Students with a love for video games will have a chance to turn their hobby into an exciting career with the help of a new program later this year. A new Game Design program, to be housed in the UTSA University College, will offer its first classes in Fall 2024.
Game design is a new concentration within the multidisciplinary studies (MDST) bachelor’s degree programs. It will join about a dozen other prescribed degree tracks already available under the MDST umbrella.
July 3, 2024
The Institute of Politics Policy and History Presents "In The Room with Dr. Catherine Clinton," The Lincoln Series
Dr. Catherine Clinton, Denman Chair of American History at the University of Texas at San Antonio and The Institute of Politics Policy and History.
