Accolades

Celebrating our innovators

Across Academic Innovation, we celebrate the creativity, leadership and impact of our team members and collaborators. These accolades reflect our shared commitment to making UTSA a national model for academic transformation.

Team Accolades

 

  • Horizon Reports Inclusions (2022, 2024) – UTSA's Academic Innovation initiatives were recognized in EDUCAUSE Horizon Reports for shaping the future of teaching and learning in higher education
  • Simple Syllabus Design Star Award (2023) – Honoring UTSA’s innovative use of syllabus design to enhance transparency, consistency and student experience
  • UTSA Online National Rankings – Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for four consecutive years: No. 246 (2021), No. 138 (2022), No. 85 (2023), and No. 71 (2025), placing us in the top 22% nationally
  • ACUE Movement Maker Award (2024) – Recognizing UTSA’s leadership in faculty development and inclusive teaching
  • THECB Star Award (2024) – Awarded for our Student Experience Project’s measurable impact on belonging and student success
  • Eduventures Innovation Award (2023) – Highlighting our pioneering use of GenAI and microcredentials

Individual Achievements