New Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Texas A&M University- San Antonio arts, grounds, aesthetic committee, along with the support from Contemporary Art Month, will unveil the brand new mural at the Patriots Casa Mechanical Wall.

• November 3, 2022, 11 a.m.

Meet the artist Suzy Gonzales and enjoy refreshments in the Classroom Hall Lobby following the ceremony.

Veterans Week

The Office of Military Affairs will also be offering 24-hour VA Processing (Pop-up Certification Event) to students using VA Education Benefits. Students must register and submit a benefit request during Veterans Week. Click flyers above to expand.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Zoo Ring Day

A&M-San Antonio will celebrate at the renovated Neotropica habitat sponsored by the University. The official ring boxes will be enclosed in a larger wooden chest created by Practicum of Construction Management students from South San High School and placed inside the enclosure to be guarded over by the jaguars throughout the day.

• November 2, 2022 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• San Antonio Zoo, Pantera Walk San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., 78212 

Day at the Zoo

Texas A&M University-San Antonio will have a Zoo Day with discount tickets for faculty, staff, students and family.  

• November 5, 2022 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., 78212 
• Tickets will be available for purchase at the campus bookstore.
• Online tickets- Promo code needed at check out: GOJAGS



First 250 faculty, staff and students will receive a free Jaguar Country t-shirt. 

Lights of Esperanza 

Texas A&M University-San Antonio will host its annual Lights of Esperanza celebration open to the community. 

• November 29, 2022, 6 - 8 p.m. 



A&M-San Antonio’s holiday light display contains more than 30,000 lights that light up the campus and create a festive atmosphere. Food trucks, inflatable snow games, a movie showing for The Polar Express, photo opportunities and a light laser show will be available in the CAB Courtyard.

Interested in a Spring Break Study Abroad in Italy?

The Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation is excited to announce that in March 2023 we will be offering a study abroad program to Italy!

The program will give you the opportunity to experience once-in-a-life time moments abroad, immerse yourself in new cultures, learn more about the Italian education system, and engage in incredible personal growth.

For more information and to sign-up for future information meetings and communications use the QR Code on the flyer or email the POC, Catherine O'Brien- cobrien@tamusa.edu

Registration for Spring 2023 is Open

Academic advisors are available to help you now and throughout the registration period. The registration website has lots of info to help you!

Make sure to register today! Registration for spring 2023 is open. The schedule of classes is live. Faculty are still making edits and additions to the schedule. Remember that you can always find the classes that you still need to take using DegreeWorks. 

•  Check your holds and clear them up now, so that there’s no delay in getting the classes you want. 
• Schedule an appointment with your advisor by calling (210) 784-1307 or using the Inspire link in JagWire (choose Login with Net ID). Your advisor can help you select the right classes and make a plan for graduation. We offer phone, virtual (Zoom/Webex) and in-person appointments.
• Have a quick question about a date, deadline, or process? Try the live chat on our website.
• Need help registering?  Drop into our virtual lobby, available from next Monday, October 17 through November 11th. Advisors can help you register. The link to join the virtual lobby will be on our website.
• Do you need an override to register for a class? Sometimes transfer credits aren’t correctly interpreted by the registration system and you need an advisor’s help to register. The override request form on our website is often the fastest way to get this resolved.

On Campus Polling Site

Celebrating our A&M-San Antonio Alumni

Alumni in the arts and entertainment

When does art become entertainment? When does entertainment become art? How does art happen? Is it a passion, a vocation, a hobby or the proverbial “day job” These three alumni profiles aim to answer those questions with thoughtfulness and audaciousness. Many people daydream about becoming a writer, a musician, or a filmmaker; these accomplished graduates have succeeded in pursuing their passions and making their daydreams a reality!

To view all Alumni Updates, click here.

H-E-B Delivery

We are happy to announce that Texas A&M-San Antonio has partnered with the H-E-B Delivery program. This is an exciting development, especially for our on-campus residents, to participate in the H-E-B Campus delivery program. You can make your order using my H-E-B App (available for download on Google Play or the Apple Store).

There are two designated pickup zones at A&M-SA:1) Parking lot 1 in front of Esperanza Hall; and 2) CAB Mail and Receiving Dock. All orders must be picked up immediately upon notification. For questions, please contact operations@tamusa.edu.

University Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams Make History

Both teams are advancing to the NAIA Red River Conference to compete in their first, opening-round tournament game against Louisiana State University. This a historical 

• The women will take on the No. 3 seeded Generals Louisiana State University of Alexandria on November 5 at 1 p.m.

• The men will host the No. 5 seeded LSUA Generals at the A&M-SA soccer field on November 5 at 1 p.m.

Associate Vice Provost Announced

Texas A&M University-San Antonio officially welcomed Dr. Duane Williams as the associate vice provost of student success and retention. Dr. Williams will develop and execute strategies for targeted intervention initiatives to support the University's enrollment, retention, persistence and student success. The associate vice provost will oversee Academic Advisement, the Student Academic Success Center, First-Year Experience and other student success-related initiatives within the division of Academic Affairs. Dr. Williams will closely collaborate with other University divisions, academic leadership and various campus units to develop, implement and evaluate student success initiatives. Read more.

University Awarded a DoD Grant for Diversifying STEM Ecosystem

The Department of Defense announced a $55 million grant to five consortium awardees under the national defense education program (NDEP). Texas A&M University-San Antonio is part of The Military City USA Consortium (MCUSA) awardees led by the Alamo College system. Dr. Akhtar Lodgher Regents Professor and Director of the Center of Information Technology and Cyber Security at A&M-San Antonio, worked collaboratively with the Alamo College District to achieve the grant and will serve as the principal investigator for A&M-San Antonio. Read more.

University Host HR and School Safety Educational Leadership Panel

The Depart of Educational Leadership and Preparation and the College of Education & Human Development hosted two panels for a discussion on “Attracting and Retaining Highly Effective Employees and School Safety and Bullying Prevention.” 

Panel and Audience included state and national representatives Texas State Senator Jose Menendez, State Representative Steve Allison, and many other State and Local community leaders, faculty, staff and students from various departments including Educational Leadership, Teacher Education, Counseling and the ASPIRE Network.

Student Media Earns Multiple Awards at MEDIAFest22

El Espejo Magazine 

 Awards

• Pacemaker: Awarded for the best student magazine at the Associated Collegiate Press Media Fest convention
• Placed seventh out of 10 for Best of Show
• Miranda Rodriguez, co-editor-in-chief, awarded second out of 10 for best page design

Enlace News 

Awards

• First place in best video newscast in the CMA Film and Audio Festival
• First Place: Irma Saenz, Lily Celeste Reimherr Buckert, Sarah Cervera, Lanie Perez, Jose Ravelo, Stephanie ‎Rodriguez, Miranda Rodriguez, Ashley Sosa, Clarissa Martinez, Texas A&M San Antonio, ‎‎“Enlace Newscast”‎
• Third Place: Miranda Rodriguez, Texas A&M University-San Antonio -Video Feature Package category

The Mesquite

Awards

• Teresa Talerico, adviser for The Mesquite and co-adviser for the campus chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists, awarded Adviser of the Year by the national chapter the Society of Professional Journalists

University to Feature Heller Family Foundation Art Collection of Lionel Sosa’s Portraits

The exhibit includes various Lionel Sosa paintings that the Heller Family Foundation has loaned to the University and which will be on display in the Science and Technology Building. Read more.

Title IX Coordinator Joni Baker Receives ATIXA’s Distinguished Service Award 

Joni Baker, the Campus Title IX Coordinator has served on the Advisory Board since 2012, and has been the co-chair of the Communication Committee for about two years. The association has over 10,000 members. Congratulations Joni Baker on receiving the ATIXA's Distinguished Service Award!