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Former San Antonio professor says he was fired over newspaper op-ed
UTSA’s attorneys argue the faculty member lost his job for poor performance.
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University of Texas at San Antonio students call for Middle East ceasefire during walkout
Groups of students walked out of classes Thursday to attend a rally decrying the escalating civilian deaths in Gaza.
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Insomnia Cookies to open first San Antonio location
Construction on the spot known for its late night offerings is scheduled to wrap up on Feb. 28.
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Students at University of Texas at San Antonio overwhelmingly reject athletics fee increase
The fee increase would have generated an additional $5 million in revenue annually for the school’s athletic program if it had passed.
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University of Texas at San Antonio cancels class due to bomb threat
School officials said that they don’t believe the threats are credible.
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University of Texas San Antonio welcomes largest freshman class to date
School officials said the rising numbers reflect the expansion of its online programs and new marketing initiatives.
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P!nk Interrupted, Wemby Controversy: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Also in this week’s top news is an interview with Sammie ‘Big Sam’ Williams from Jazz’SAlive headliner Big Sam’s Funky Nation.
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University of Texas at San Antonio jumps 92 spots on U.S. News & World Report rankings
UTSA’s improvement since last year was the most dramatic of any U.S. college or university, according to school officials.
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San Antonio’s University Health lands $3.6 million grant for suicide-prevention program
The initiative aims to reduce suicide rates of LGBTQ+ people between the ages of 10 and 24.
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New funding from USDA backs beekeeping-centric program at UTSA
Dr. Ozturk is diving deep on the medicinal potential of honey while fostering STEM opportunities for students.
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Report: Hundreds of indigenous remains housed at UTSA, Witte Museum despite federal law
UTSA official said they are trying to repatriate the remains to the rightful parties.
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University of Texas at San Antonio unveils new data science building at downtown campus
The opening of San Pedro I is part of UTSA’s 10-year-plan to revitalize and expand its downtown campus.
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Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to teach at St. Mary’s, University of Texas at San Antonio
Nelson Wolff retired as Bexar County Judge on Dec. 31 after 50 years of public service.
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UTSA-area bar The Well will reopen next month as third Big’z Burger Joint location
The spot will continue to include a full bar and host live music, while its beer garden will ‘become the perfect place for your kids to run and play,’ the owners said in an online post.
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Where to park and how to get to the UTSA Championship Game at the Alamodome on Friday
Eleven lots will offer free parking, and VIA Park and Ride fares from Balcones Heights start at $1.30.
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Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried
O’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation.
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Beto O’Rourke has lost three races in four years. Is his political career over?
He has been the Texas Democratic Party’s great hope. But after failed runs for senator, president and governor, observers wonder if he has a political future.
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Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding local officials. A flurry of executive measures has solidified his base and raised his national profile.
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Beto O’Rourke speaking on San Antonio campus as he works to shore up young-voter support
O’Rourke will visit UTSA Monday as part of a 14-campus college tour ahead of the November election.
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UTSA Bud Light Cans, Best Quality Daughter: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
UTSA Roadrunners, chamoy and budget-friendly eats — this week’s most-read food stories have it all.