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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks during an event.

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San Antonio U.S. Rep. Castro slams Trump over defunding grants for Hispanic serving colleges

San Antonio is home to several Hispanic-serving institutions, including UT-San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake and the Alamo Colleges campuses.

by Michael Karlis September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

San Antonio is home to several Hispanic-serving institutions, including UT-San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake and the Alamo Colleges campuses.

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Christo Brand, Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard, will speak in San Antonio for DreamWeek

Brand struck up an unlikely friendship with Mandela that continued into his presidency.

by Anjali Gupta January 24, 2025May 28, 2025

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San Antonio’s Alamo Colleges set new enrollment record

The five-campus district experienced a 10% year-over-year admissions jump while other community colleges face enrollment slumps.

by Sanford Nowlin January 29, 2024October 15, 2024

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Alamo Colleges reschedules Nikki Giovanni speaking event

The poet, activist and educator is now set to speak in San Antonio Wednesday, Jan. 31.

by Sanford Nowlin January 22, 2024January 26, 2024

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San Antonio college students, faculty and staff get free access to public transit with VIA U-Pass

The initiative aims to make transportation more convenient and affordable for students.

by Brandon Rodriguez August 3, 2023February 7, 2025

Little Bites: Free Roam beer dinner, Tasting Texas tickets making San Antonio food news this week

Pizza Patrón’s philanthropic efforts and Gardopia Gardens’ third Food & Nature Education Conference are also making food news this week.

by Nina Rangel May 17, 2023November 5, 2023

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Cornel West to appear at San Antonio College in honor of National Day of Racial Healing

Although Wednesday’s event at McAllister Auditorium is at capacity, patrons can RSVP to attend virtually.

by Brandon Rodriguez January 23, 2023December 30, 2023

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San Antonio Metro Health opens three new COVID-19 testing sites, plans to unveil three more

by Sanford Nowlin January 6, 2022June 25, 2025

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Trinity University first San Antonio college to delay spring semester due to COVID surge

by Michael Karlis December 30, 2021December 31, 2024

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Thousands of students at San Antonio’s Alamo Colleges will have access to free textbooks next year

by Nina Rangel December 23, 2021January 29, 2024

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Enrollment at Texas’ public universities inches ahead of community colleges for the first time since 1990s

by Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2021November 19, 2024

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Hispanic journalists group looking into ways to save San Antonio College’s student newspaper

by Sanford Nowlin October 6, 2021August 17, 2023

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COPS/Metro balks at San Antonio mayor’s plan for bureaucracy to run new jobs program

Sanford NowlinDecember 4, 2020May 12, 2025

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Empowering Through Printmaking: San Antonio’s La Printería Emerges As a Voice For Social Justice

Bryan RindfussJuly 16, 2020August 4, 2025

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Alamo Colleges Partner with City of San Antonio for New ‘Earn While You Learn’ Program

Darian MendezJuly 8, 2020May 22, 2024

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San Antonio’s H-E-B Hosts Virtual ‘Texas-Sized’ Ceremony for High School and College Grads

Darian MendezMay 6, 2020August 3, 2023

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Alamo Colleges District Waives Summer Tuition and Some Outstanding Student Balances

Darian MendezApril 29, 2020September 12, 2024

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More San Antonio Universities Close Campuses, Move Classes Online as a Result of Coronavirus Pandemic

Kelly NelsonMarch 12, 2020August 3, 2023

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Palo Alto College Hosting Free Screenings of Popular Films This Summer

Sarah MartinezJune 11, 2018August 3, 2023

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Palo Alto College Student Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Chris CondeDecember 8, 2017July 25, 2025