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Texas A&M University-San Antonio ready to make history with debut of basketball programs
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio ready to make history with debut of basketball programsThe Texas A&M University-San Antonio women’s and men’s basketball programs are nearing their inaugural season as part of the Red River Athletic Conference with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Local colleges, universities see slight increase in student enrollment for Fall 2024 semester
Read full article: Local colleges, universities see slight increase in student enrollment for Fall 2024 semesterThe Fall 2024 semester is officially underway and we are getting an enrollment breakdown from local colleges and universities.
Texas A&M-San Antonio unveils two campus infrastructure projects
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio unveils two campus infrastructure projectsA recreation center and second on-campus residence hall will be unveiled amid other ongoing and soon-to-open campus infrastructure projects as part of what the university is touting as a “far-reaching master plan.”
Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s wastewater contamination project one step closer to federal funding
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s wastewater contamination project one step closer to federal fundingCongressman earmarks money for wastewater contamination project to improve proactive wastewater testing processes.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers free childcare to help students reach finish line
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers free childcare to help students reach finish lineA new on-campus childcare program at Texas A&M SA has been giving struggling single parents a little help, by taking one more worry off their plate.
Area colleges prepare to address Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to review free speech policies
Read full article: Area colleges prepare to address Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to review free speech policiesThe governor’s action comes as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel demonstrations have occurred on college campuses across the state and in San Antonio in the months following the Israel-Hamas war.
Texas A&M-San Antonio receives grant to boost bilingual, ESL educator workforce
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio receives grant to boost bilingual, ESL educator workforceThe Department of Education awarded Texas A&M University-San Antonio a four-year, $1.5 million grant to help further strengthen the state’s multilingual teacher shortage.
Texas A&M-San Antonio welcomes new university president
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio welcomes new university presidentDr. Salvador Hector Ochoa will be the university's third president. Ochoa comes from San Diego State University, where he served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
Texas A&M-San Antonio releases renderings of new 22,300-square-foot recreation center, gym
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio releases renderings of new 22,300-square-foot recreation center, gymTexas A&M University-San Antonio has released renderings of its new recreation center, which is slated to open next spring.
MOVE Texas collaborates with Texas A&M-San Antonio to promote voter registration, engagement
Read full article: MOVE Texas collaborates with Texas A&M-San Antonio to promote voter registration, engagementThe nonprofit MOVE Texas is focusing on increasing youth participation in elections and is collaborating with Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Watch: Higher education leaders reflect on enrollment losses and the need for virtual learning even after the pandemic
Read full article: Watch: Higher education leaders reflect on enrollment losses and the need for virtual learning even after the pandemicLeaders at higher education institutions are trying to attract students by offering flexibility with instructional modes — and they said that flexibility is here to stay.
Texas A&M-SA provost steps down following reports on budget deficit, enrollment concerns
Read full article: Texas A&M-SA provost steps down following reports on budget deficit, enrollment concernsProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mike O’Brien has stepped down from his post “effective immediately,” according to an email University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson sent to faculty and staff Thursday. The provost’s comments about a $4 million budget shortfall at a Nov. 22 faculty town hall were central to KSAT and other media outlets’ recent reporting.
Faculty fret $4M budget deficit, while Texas A&M-SA says financial position is ‘strong’
Read full article: Faculty fret $4M budget deficit, while Texas A&M-SA says financial position is ‘strong’In the face of a reported $4 million hole in the current year’s budget, the administration at Texas A&M University-San Antonio claims all is well. Faculty, though, have been left wondering about the university’s financial health and are skeptical of its budgeting practices.
Enjoy snow activities and musical performances at Texas A&M-SA’s annual Lights of Esperanza celebration
Read full article: Enjoy snow activities and musical performances at Texas A&M-SA’s annual Lights of Esperanza celebrationThe annual Lights of Esperanza celebration is returning to Texas A&M University-San Antonio on Nov. 30.
These schools, places, memorials in San Antonio honor the victims of 9/11
Read full article: These schools, places, memorials in San Antonio honor the victims of 9/11Since Sept. 11, 2001, many people across the United States vowed to “never forget” the victims of the attacks, the terror of that day, and the lives that were forever changed.
Texas A&M-San Antonio soccer teams ready to begin season after year-long delay
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio soccer teams ready to begin season after year-long delayAfter a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas A&M University-San Antonio men’s and women’s soccer teams will finally get a chance to play regular season matches for the Jaguars.
Pending state legislation limits what what ethnic studies teach in public schools, San Antonio professor says
Read full article: Pending state legislation limits what what ethnic studies teach in public schools, San Antonio professor saysAs one of the few states that has both African-American and Mexican-American studies as a high school credit, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-San Antonio said the pending legislation in Austin is being followed nationally.
South Texas VA administers COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of veterans living on San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: South Texas VA administers COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of veterans living on San Antonio’s South SideSAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Veterans Health Care System administered Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled veterans at Texas A&M University-San Antonio on Saturday. The South Texas VA said they aspired to vaccinate 500 veterans living on the South Side of San Antonio who have difficulties reaching other vaccination sites offered throughout the area. San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports more than 16,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in District 3, and 256 people have died of COVID-19 in that area. “We have a high percentage of people that do not have health insurance in the southern sector of San Antonio,” Viagran said. RELATED: How to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio when appointments are available
Texas A&M University-San Antonio students host 2nd annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio students host 2nd annual Transgender Day of RemembranceSAN ANTONIO – Students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio are honoring the 37 transgender lives lost to violence this year. The second annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil was held Friday. On display were pictures of those who died as guest speakers spoke about what everyone can do to make a difference. Organizers said even one senseless transgender death is one too many. RELATED: ‘It’s such a monumental turn’: SAISD alumnus says National Coming Out Day is important for students
KSAT Community: Need a flu shot? University Health to host drive Saturday
Read full article: KSAT Community: Need a flu shot? University Health to host drive SaturdaySAN ANTONIO – With flu season quickly approaching, University Health and Precinct 1 Commissioner Chico Rodriguez will host a flu shot drive on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way. Individual registrations must be submitted for each person receiving a flu shot. To protect the health and safety of everyone involved, protocols will be in place to ensure mask use and physical distancing. Appointments are required to get a flu shot at the drive-thru event. KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health, Energy Transfer and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio program helps foster, adopted youth succeed through college
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio program helps foster, adopted youth succeed through collegeSAN ANTONIO – Fernando Jacquez is one of the first students to graduate from Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s Fostering Assistance, Transitions & Education (FATE) program, which aims to help Bexar County foster and adopted youths earn a college degree. New program helps foster care youth aging out of system prepare for adult lifeThe program started in November 2019 and aims to increase college admission and graduation rates of foster and adopted youth. “When we age out of foster (care), you know, we come out of foster homes, it’s like, well, you know, goodbye,” Jacquez said. And I said, ‘Well, aren’t you using the waiver?’” said Norma Davila, foster care support coordinator at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Thanks to the program, Jacquez learned more about a waiver provided by the state that helps pay for education for youths who go through the foster care system.