October 29, 2024
UTSA’s experiential learning leaders take center stage at conference
UTSA Today
The 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brought together thousands of professionals from academia and private industry to San Antonio to engage in relevant education topics. It was a chance to showcase the city, which hosted the event.
December 21, 2023
Managing Incompletes in Canvas
Students who received an incomplete (IN) grade will automatically be granted extended course access until December 27, 2024.
December 18, 2023
Free Mental Health Resources through TimelyCare
UTSA Online
As an enrolled UTSA Online student, you’ll have 24/7 access to TimelyCare, which can help ease the worry that life can sometimes cause.
December 13, 2023
Why Do I Need A Degree For A Cyber Security Career?
UTSA Online
At t UTSA Online, we’re here to help you understand how to use your degree to find the best route into the workplace.
November 27, 2023
Real-Time Updates between myUTSA Account and Canvas
Student adds and drops, faculty assignments, and new section creation will completed within minutes in Canvas after being processed in myUTSA Account/Banner.
November 6, 2023
UTSA jumps in national ranking for efforts to enhance students’ social mobility
UTSA Today
UTSA has been recognized for its ability to enhance students’ social mobility and provide a fulfilling college experience. UTSA ranked No. 217 out of 400 colleges and universities in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. list.
October 23, 2023
Unique mini-grant program helps UTSA students feel like they belong
UTSA Today
The First-Year Student Experience and Faculty Engagement Mini-Grant Program awarded up to $1,500 in individual grants in spring 2023. The grants were awarded to 19 faculty to create engaging activities for their students outside the classroom.
October 6, 2023
College success centers provide students with academic support and career guidance
UTSA Today
UTSA students can find academic assistance, classroom-to-career resources and specific support for their academic disciplines inside their college’s student success center.
October 5, 2023
Record freshman class affirms UTSA’s reputation as a destination for new college students
UTSA Today
This fall, nearly 6,000 first-year students enrolled at UTSA, a 3% increase over last fall, a strong enrollment number indicating that UTSA remains a destination of choice for students across Texas.
September 27, 2023
Provost fellow leads initiative to give Roadrunners an advantage in their careers
UTSA Today
UTSA Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Shipley today announced the appointment of Tammy Wyatt as provost fellow. Wyatt, who is senior vice provost for student success, will oversee an initiative to align all of the university’s offerings related to workforce credentials.
September 11, 2023
How UTSA Online Compares to Other Online Programs in Texas
UTSA Online
UTSA offers some of the best 100% online programs in the state. This guide will highlight how UTSA Online stacks up against some of the other top online colleges in Texas.
September 6, 2023
UTSA faculty explore AI as a classroom engagement tool
UTSA Today
Generative artificial intelligence tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard have caused entire industries to pivot and consider how the new technology will transform their daily environment.
September 1, 2023
Tips to incorporate Universal Design for Learning
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can make your course more inclusive by offering flexible ways for students to access content, engage with material, and demonstrate their learning.
September 1, 2023
Tips to create transparency, structure and routine
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Boost student success by creating transparent, structured, and accessible courses with clear expectations, consistent routines, and supportive communication.
August 31, 2023
Changes to Blackboard Access
With the successful launch of UTSA’s new Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), limited access to the Blackboard LMS will begin on September 1, 2023.
August 31, 2023
Microcredentials: Student Testimonials
Students gain high-value skills through microcredentials
August 31, 2023
Microcredentials: Faculty Testimonials
UTSA faculty use microcredentials to enhance curricula
August 30, 2023
How Does A Data Science Certificate Help My Degree
UTSA Online
In addition to your degree or current professional experience, a Data Science certificate from UTSA Online can provide you with valuable skills and the opportunity to succeed in a range of career fields.
August 1, 2023
How Cyber Security Compares to Other Online Programs in Texas
UTSA Online
This guide will give you insight into how UTSA Online compares to other schools, and provide important information about coursework that will help you make the best decision for you.
July 28, 2023
UTSA is helping military families care for relatives with special needs
UTSA Today
In a world of rapid change and technological advancements, how can we prepare for what's next?
July 25, 2023
UTSA names Libby Rowe as founding director of School of Art
UTSA Today
The UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) has appointed interim director Libby Rowe as the inaugural director of its School of Art, following a nationwide search.
July 21, 2023
Top Reasons to Enroll in UTSA Online’s Digital Communication Concentration Program
UTSA Online
At UTSA Online, we offer a degree in Communication with a Digital Communication concentration. A concentration in Digital Communication at UTSA enables you to explore everything from television and radio to computers and the Internet.
July 7, 2023
Shalita Myrick | UTSA Online Student Spotlight
UTSA Online
In Fall 2022, Shalita became UTSA Online’s first graduate from the Master of Science in Facility Management program. She is currently the Vice President for Administrative Services and Chief Operating Officer at Pacific Lutheran University.
June 26, 2023
STAR funding to support new engagement techniques at UTSA
UTSA Today
Three UTSA faculty have been awarded grants from the university’s Strategies for Teaching, Assessment & Retention (STAR) program. The funds will help them create and implement new instructional practices and dynamic learning experiences that deepen student engagement and promote professional development.
June 16, 2023
Stephanie Stout | UTSA Online Student Spotlight
UTSA Online
UTSA Online student Stephanie Stout aspired to add one more thing to her already packed schedule: re-enrolling in college and earning her bachelor’s degree.
May 25, 2023
UTSA Online graduate moves from crime scenes to combatting cybercrime
UTSA Today
After more than a decade working the night shift as a crime scene investigator for the San Antonio Police Department, Olinda Cardenas ’23 decided a B.B.A. in Cyber Security with UTSA Online would help her move from labs, courtrooms and crime scenes into investigating cybercrime and a job with a daytime schedule.
May 23, 2023
UTSA receives prestigious designation recognizing impact in educational innovation and economic prosperity
UTSA Today
Building on the momentum of its prestigious Tier One designation in 2021, UTSA has been designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), a membership advocacy organization that fosters a community of university leaders working to advance the mission of public research universities.
May 19, 2023
Meet Felicia Carrola | UTSA Online Student Spotlight
UTSA Online
Felicia Carrola chose UTSA Online because she wanted to continue that legacy of being a Roadrunner family, show her love for her hometown university, and gain the flexibility to balance her family and academic responsibilities.
May 15, 2023
UTSA kicks off Fall 2023 with digital modernization
UTSA Today
UTSA has modernized key technologies to provide students with a versatile toolset that helps them stay organized, connect with peers and instructors and prepares them for future careers.
May 11, 2023
UTSA joins prestigious network for STEM education, graduate and postdoctoral development
UTSA Today
MAY 11, 2023 — UTSA has been accepted into the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network, an organization that fosters future faculty who are committed to promoting instructional excellence in STEM disciplines in higher education. CIRTL also works to develop and implement innovative, evidence-based STEM teaching practices that support success for all learners.
May 3, 2023
UTSA faculty join digital platform Canvas, preparing for fall 2023 launch
UTSA Today
As the semester nears its conclusion, faculty have many opportunities to prepare for the university-wide transition to Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the digital platform that will replace Blackboard Learn in fall 2023.
March 29, 2023
UTSA is San Antonio’s #1 Best Online Program in U.S. News Rankings
UTSA Online
We are proud to announce that UTSA Online has ranked in the top 25% of all online bachelor’s degrees in the nation, going from No. 246 in 2021 to No. 85 in 2023.
March 27, 2023
Gamification: How students react
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Explore how gamification—through tools like leaderboards, badges, and interactive videos—boosted student engagement in physics courses, with insights on what worked best across course levels.
March 22, 2023
UTSA announces nominees for 2023 University Excellence Awards
UTSA Today
UTSA has announced this year’s University Excellence Awards (UEA) ceremony details and nominees. The annual program celebrates the achievements of Roadrunner faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research to exemplary team spirit and impactful advocacy.
March 16, 2023
Student persistence program at UTSA grows with new funding
UTSA Today
UTSA is one of five UT System schools that will receive a second round of funding to continue a project that will identify and resolve barriers to student success and degree completion, particularly among women and students from historically underrepresented and minority (URM) groups using real-time student and curricular data.
March 10, 2023
UTSA receives new grant to expand and enhance free textbook program for students
UTSA Today
UTSA has received a $10,000 grant to promote faculty adoption and student awareness of Open Educational Resources (OER), learning, teaching and research materials distributed under an open license and available to students at no cost.
March 8, 2023
UTSA-hosted Student Experience Project Institute promotes belonging and academic growth in higher education
UTSA Today
Higher education leaders from more than a dozen U.S. universities visited The University of Texas at San Antonio last week for the inaugural Student Experience Project Institute. The institute was co-sponsored by the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and Equity Accelerator.
February 7, 2023
Gamification: Re-thinking badges
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Discover how using badges as both rewards and learning tools—complete with study tips, STEM role models, and personal reflections—can deepen student motivation and engagement in gamified courses.
January 24, 2023
UTSA Online jumps 161 spots to No. 85 in U.S. News rankings
UTSA Today
U.S. News and World Report placed UTSA Online in the top quarter of all online bachelor’s degree programs, jumping from No. 246 in 2021 to No. 85 in 2023 for an overall 65% increase in its rank in two years.
January 18, 2023
Dean JoAnn Browning to lead project on workforce credentials
UTSA Today
UTSA Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Andrews Espy today announced the appointment of JoAnn Browning, dean of the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, as Provost Fellow to lead the university’s efforts in coordinating its offerings around workforce credentials.
January 11, 2023
UTSA to become a Canvas campus in fall 2023
UTSA Today
UTSA will host all courses on the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) in fall 2023, ensuring students have access to a dynamic digital experience when interacting with faculty’s high-quality curricula.
November 3, 2022
How gamification changed my assessment strategy
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Learn how gamification can serve as a low-risk testing ground for innovative, low-stakes assessments that reduce anxiety, promote equity, and diversify how students demonstrate learning.
September 21, 2022
Behind the course: Leadership and science integration program
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Discover how UTSA’s Leadership and Science Integration Program (LSIP) blends STEM, leadership, and digital fluency to prepare diverse students for real-world success in science and industry.
April 4, 2022
Creating an engaging teaching environment
Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation
Learn how Dr. Dina Drozdov creates engaging astronomy courses by blending a variety of learning tools, and student-centered strategies across all modalities.
