Music technology students learning in a lab setting
October 31, 2024

Degree in Commercial and Digital Music Equips Students for the Modern Music Industry

The UTSA School of Music has launched its new Bachelor of Arts in Commercial and Digital Music this Fall. The degree has been approved by the THECB and a small inaugural class has already begun studies in this contemporary program designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in today’s digital music landscape.  

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October 31, 2024

CPOR Releases Final Poll Results Before Election Day 2024

UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research
A new survey of San Antonio voters by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) shows a shift in sentiment for Proposition C, the San Antonio city charter amendment that would remove caps on the city manager’s salary and the number of years a person could serve in that position.

On-Corps Playing Musical Instruments
October 29, 2024

Mission: Music Therapy for Veterans

Sombrilla Magazine
UTSA’s On-Corps band program promotes veteran well-being through band rehearsals, concerts and camaraderie.

October 29, 2024

Innovation at COLFA: BA in Commercial and Digital Music

The UTSA School of Music has launched its new Bachelor of Arts in Commercial and Digital Music this Fall. The degree has been approved by the THECB and a small inaugural class has already begun studies in this contemporary program designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in today’s digital music landscape.


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October 16, 2024

Innovation at COLFA: Digital Media influence

INNOVATION at COLFA: UTSA has launched an innovative Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Influence this fall, designed to prepare students for the fast-evolving digital media landscape. This new degree program, offered by the Department of Communication, aligns with UTSA's mission to provide world-class, career-ready education that meets the needs of modern industries.

October 8, 2024

Mexican American Studies professor talks music and empowerment

UTSA Today
The UTSA Libraries’ fall edition of Pizza & Research will observe both Hispanic Heritage Month and National Coming Out Day with a unique blend of plática and song to showcase the transformative power of music in challenging patriarchy, sexism and colonialism. Featured presenter Rachel Yvonne Cruz, UTSA Mexican American Studies assistant professor and music specialist, will share her personal story as a Queer woman, Xicanx and Latine navigating the intersections of ethnicity, culture and sexuality.

A member from Ballet Folklórico de UTSA dances at the Light the Paseo event on Main Campus.
October 8, 2024

Tradiciones, Cultura y Danza

Sombrilla Magazine
UTSA faculty Sidury Christiansen speaks to Sombrilla Magazine about her passion for inspiring the art of ballet folklórico in new generations.