UT San Antonio - Our Story - Our Story - UT San Antonio Make a Gift to UT San Antonio Make a Gift to UT Health San Antonio We don't just believe in positive change. We shaped a university around it. A transformative year Take a look back at the moments that defined us this past year, and the future we’re shaping for our students, San Antonio, Texas and beyond. A combination to power every ambition UT Health San Antonio and UTSA have come together as one: UT San Antonio. Now, as the third-largest research university in Texas, we’re creating a new national model based on a shared spirit of applied research, discovery, innovation, service and care. Increasing access and excellence for all. This is higher education with momentum. Learning that leads change. Research with purpose. Healthcare within reach. Ambition with a place—here. Learn more about what we stand for Two powerhouse institutions. Now one. Together, we have brilliant minds, scientific breakthroughs, critical trials and incredible opportunities that distinguish us among our counterparts across the country. Applied cancer research and treatment Our 200+ active cancer clinical trials in Texas help drive breakthroughs from the lab to the bedside, leading pioneering research to innovate and provide life-saving treatment with patient-centered care. Learn more about our cancer research High-impact emerging technologies We’re applying emerging technologies to solve complex problems, drive innovation in higher education and across industries and prepare our students for the evolving workforce in Texas’ first College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Learn more about the new college AI-integrated medical education and care We’re transforming the future of healthcare by teaching our students to harness the power of AI in medical education to improve patient care in the nation’s first dual degree in medicine and AI. Learn more about our dual degree program Breakthroughs in dementia and Alzheimer’s care We’re leading discovery in Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurological disorders — making breakthroughs in treatment and care with bold research initiatives, specialized teams and dedicated facilities, including our new Center for Brain Health. Learn more about the Center for Brain Health Transformative opportunities for our graduates and our state Ranked in the top 16% of U.S. universities for driving student economic mobility, we’re strengthening our communities by creating an environment of excellence, service and transformative opportunity that strengthens individual and regional prosperity. Learn more about how we create social mobility “We have combined two superb institutions to form a model public research university. One that is nimble, creative and unlike any other in Texas or the nation.” Meet President Eighmy Power your ambition here Submit your ambition How can UT San Antonio help power your ambition? We thrive on purpose and progress. We invite you to share what drives you — your goals, dreams or ideas — your ambitions. Then explore how we can build a stronger future together. Submit your ambition My ambition is to make our city the one that redefines the future of biosciences, education and innovation in Texas and our nation. Community leader My ambition is to help new graduates find their path forward, especially those who want to make San Antonio an even better place to live. Alumnus UT San Antonio now rivals a Fortune 500 company in size, scope and influence; yet its mission is far greater. It exists to educate, discover, provide advanced patient care and serve the public good. Community leader As a proud alumnus of a four-generation Roadrunner family, I am celebrating how this merger has made UT San Antonio the third-largest public research university in Texas, and how it provides a new brand identity for our city. Community leader My ambition is for UT San Antonio to be the reason a local child grows up healthier or a global health crisis finds a solution rooted in San Antonio. Healthcare professional My ambition is to be the first one in my family to graduate from college. Undergraduate Student In the News January 22, 2026 Interview: Karl Miller-Lugo on UT San Antonio’s Impact on Workforce and Downtown Development KSAT - SA Live November 14, 2025 As state invests in dementia prevention, UT San Antonio declares ‘new era’ in Alzheimer’s treatment San Antonio Express-News November 7, 2025 Interview: Dr. Jennifer Potter on UT San Antonio’s Local Impact KENS5 - Great Day SA October 31, 2025 University earns high marks from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) campus visit UT San Antonio Today October 8, 2025 Spotlight on Dr. Francisco Cigarroa: On Elevating Research and Innovation Invest San Antonio October 6, 2025 Video: A Historic Merger KLRN Special Keep exploring Learn more about how our university is evolving — and the ways in which it’s making a difference in San Antonio and beyond. Driving Discovery Fighting dementia and Alzheimer’s. Pioneering cancer treatment. We’re accelerating groundbreaking research that changes lives. See how Strengthening our Community From unlocking opportunity for our graduates to generating billions in local economic impact, we're creating change our community can see, feel and experience. Our Brand Story Dive deeper into our integration story, with information on our mission, principles, new logo and more. More to the story Read more about the shared future of our two powerhouse universities. View our booklet Explore Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Health Professional Programs Cheer on the Roadrunners UT San Antonio Today UT Health San Antonio Newsroom UT San Antonio Careers UT Health Careers