Do you want to make a difference in the world and work in a field that aligns with your values? A Geography and Environmental Sustainability degree can lead to meaningful work protecting our planet and shaping a better future.
Through our lens, we captured Gavin Gonzalez’s journey from on-campus student to UTSA Online graduate, showing how he balanced work, school, and his passion for music—proving that with flexibility and determination, your education can move with your life.
UTSA is launching a cross-disciplinary challenge this fall to showcase student innovation and creativity using digital tools, in partnership with a world-renowned organization, to be announced in Summer 2025.
As students returned to campus in fall 2021 after a year of remote instruction, they were greeted by resources that helped them reacclimate to campus life and promoted their academic success.
Discover how Aman Lalani transformed his college experience at UTSA through peer mentorship, academic innovation, and community engagement, paving the way for a promising career in public health.
It’s been a dream career-come true for Roger Ruiz – one that now feels a little fuller as he has earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from UTSA’s 100% online degree program.
Elsa A. Trejo chose the UTSA Online Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies program for its flexibility and customization, allowing her to tailor her degree to her career goals while maximizing previously earned credits.
Mario Ortega, Multidisciplinary Studies ’24, is a first-generation college graduate from UTSA Online. After finishing his degree, he moved from his hometown of San Antonio to the Pacific Northwest in search of adventure.
Join us in the University of Texas System's groundbreaking journey to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in education, and experience how collaborative innovation is reshaping teaching and learning across Texas.
Imagine being able to draw from multiple disciplines to tackle any problem that comes your way. Whether you’re navigating complex projects at work or tackling personal challenges, it’s important to have diverse skills. That’s where a master’s degree in multidisciplinary studies comes in.
Faculty from the UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) are pioneering AI-enhanced teaching methods across various disciplines, fostering critical thinking, exploring classical languages, and creating engaging historical scenarios to prepare students for a technology-driven future while bringing the past to life.
Claudia Arcolin from the Office of Teaching, Learning and Digital Transformation explores how UTSA's award-winning Faculty Champions have shaped the future of teaching and learning.
Are you curious about how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), but you aren’t sure where to start? We’re here to help! Whether you’re interested in using ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or another Generative AI (GenAI) course, UTSA’s new AI Essentials: Guidelines and Approaches Course can help you get started.
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) students in the 100% online Facility Management master’s program are invited to apply for the IFMA Foundation Scholarship. Individual scholarships range from $1,500 and $10,000 and applications are open until April 15, 2025. According to the application, “recipients receive a cash award and subsidized World Workplace conference travel, registration and participation.”
As Roadrunners returned to class last week to kick off the spring term, many of these students also returned to work. UTSA hires over 1,000 current students each year in various roles across campus, helping them gain work experience and earn money to fund their education.
UTSA Academic Innovation's video production team and the creator and coordinator of the pre-health mock interview program teamed up to tell the story of how our students
UTSA continues to excel in fully online education, ranking No. 71 of 350 ranked institutions in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 list of Best Online Programs.
UTSA has been named a 2024 Star Award recipient by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). UTSA was honored for its excellence in digital learning and its ability to create transformative pathways for students pursuing postsecondary education.
For Brenda Davila, returning to college as an adult was a decision that took years to materialize. Motivated by a desire to fulfill a personal dream and inspire her children, she decided to take a bold step forward.
Amir Ravassipour’s journey to earning a master’s degree at UTSA began with a new chapter in life. After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering in his home country of Iran, he migrated to the United States. He worked in retail in California before moving to San Antonio five years ago in search of better opportunities.
Melissa Vito, UTSA vice provost for academic innovation, has been named an Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Fellow. This recognition reflects Vito’s leadership and the collective accomplishments of the academic innovation team under her guidance.
By Spring 2023, Iris Gutierrez had earned her associate of arts degree from San Antonio College and joined her daughter in applying to UTSA. She graduated in Fall '24 and says the journey strengthened her family.
UTSA Academic Affairs today announced the official launch of three task forces aimed at enhancing student success and promoting a supportive campus environment.
As a full-time IT project management specialist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Amanda Bovi found the UTSA Online B.B.A in Cyber Security aligned with her busy schedule.
As a full-time IT project management specialist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Amanda Bovi found the UTSA Online B.B.A in Cyber Security aligned with her busy schedule.
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.
UTSA Online has announced the launch of two new online programs aimed at expanding access to education and enhancing career readiness. You now have the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and a Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate, both 100% online.
To mark five years as an Adobe Creative Campus, UTSA hosted faculty and academic leaders from ten countries to showcase how the university’s innovative implementation of Adobe Creative Cloud tools has prepared students to thrive in an increasingly connected and tech-driven world.
In a world where data is the new currency, if you can decipher its secrets, you can lead the charge. You can gain this superpower, starting with a Data Science Graduate Certificate from UTSA Online. But what can you do with a data science certificate?
This fall, UTSA once again welcomed its largest class in university history. In all, more than 35,900 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the fall 2024 semester, a 3% increase over last fall’s total enrollment, according to preliminary data from the UTSA Office of Institutional Research and Analysis.
“AI Essentials: Guidelines and Approaches” will help UTSA students explore the opportunities, challenges and trends of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
If you’re passionate about defending the digital environments of today's businesses and organizations, a degree in Cyber Security from UTSA Online can help you become an asset to any organization! But what makes a Cyber Security degree from UTSA Online worth it?
As part of its ongoing commitment to free speech and civil discourse, UTSA is implementing new strategies to further create an environment where constructive and meaningful dialogue can thrive despite differing viewpoints.
The phrase “content creation” is taking form in multiple ways at UTSA. This fall, the university is preparing UTSA students for the state’s growing creative workforce with inspiring new degree programs. These programs aim to drive the university’s efforts to recruit the state’s most creatively talented students.
As the new academic year begins, UTSA is excited to introduce a range of innovative degree programs designed to meet the evolving needs of students and the demands of a dynamic workforce.
UTSA has announced the next step in its strategic vision to create new educational and workforce collaboration opportunities in downtown San Antonio. The university has signed a letter of intent to purchase One Riverwalk Place, an 18-story office building with nearly 265,000 square feet of space adjacent to the UTSA Southwest Campus.
Sallye Barnes began college after high school with dreams of becoming a journalist but left after her first semester. Life took her in a different direction—she got married and put her education on hold. Over 20 years later, she proudly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UTSA Online in Fall 2023.
Imagine shaping how brands connect with audiences and tell their stories across social platforms. UTSA’s 100% online Digital Media Influence degree helps you master targeted marketing with creativity and precision. Curious about where this degree can take you? Let’s explore the possibilities.
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.
UTSA students, faculty, staff and alumni can earn microcredentials at no cost to expand their skill sets, deepen their expertise and gain valuable experience through the university's collaboration with Coursera, part of a UT System initiative called Texas Credentials for the Future.
UTSA Online has been added to the list of Best Online Master’s Programs in Texas for 2024 by Online Master’s Colleges (OMC) for its 100% online Master of Science in Facility Management program.
At UTSA, our General Studies program is called Multidisciplinary Studies. With our 100% online program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to tailor your academic journey to fit your educational and career goals with the flexibility that your busy life requires.
The online B.B.A. in Cyber Security in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business has been ranked in the top five nationally by Forbes.com as a Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity for 2024.
UTSA’s 100% online Bachelor of Business Administration in Cyber Security program has been listed in the top 5 of the Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Cybersecurity of 2024, according to Forbes.com.
UTSA has appointed Emilie Amrein as the founding director of UTSA Arts, a community arts initiative, and as associate dean for community engagement in the UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA). Amrein will begin her role on July 1.
The UTSA School of Art is celebrating a remarkable journey as San Antonio’s destination for affordable, high-quality arts education. Since its inception five decades ago when it started out as the Division of Art and Architecture and then became the Department of Art and Art History, the school, which is housed in the university’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts, has awarded Roadrunners more than 2,700 art and art history degrees.
UTSA Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Shipley this week announced a national search for the new dean of the UTSA College of Sciences (COS).
If you're interested in large-scale project management or behind-the-scenes operations, facility management may be for you. A Master of Science in Facility Management from UTSA Online can help you reach those goals.
By earning a Communication degree with a Public Relations concentration, you’re not just ticking all the right boxes – you’re setting yourself up to have a promising future with different options in your career.
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.
In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of microcredentials, whether or not they’re worth the investment, and where UTSA students, faculty, staff, and alumni can earn free certificates and badges.
UTSA’s second annual Celebrate Teaching Week, series of events and activities that celebrate and recognize innovative teaching while providing tools to help Roadrunner faculty hone their craft.
UTSA’s fully online undergraduate degree programs significantly improved their ranking, moving from No. 85 in 2023 to No. 57 today and into the top 20% of the more than 399 ranked institutions, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs list, which was released earlier this week.
The UTSA School of Data Science and Office of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is now offering former Codeup students the opportunity to enroll in a Full Stack Coding boot camp to continue their education at a reduced cost.
Inspired by the success of its spring screenwriting event, the UTSA Film and Media Studies program is hosting its first Directors Workshop this week for budding young filmmakers. The free workshop, scheduled January 9 to 11 at the UTSA Main Campus and on location, will give participants hands-on experience in film production and directing, resulting in a short film based on scripts developed by UTSA student screenwriters.
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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.
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.
UTSA students can find academic assistance, classroom-to-career resources and specific support for their academic disciplines inside their college’s student success center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boost student success by creating transparent, structured, and accessible courses with clear expectations, consistent routines, and supportive communication.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.