Determination led the way, collaboration made it home

June 17, 2026

Maria Smereka-Hladio found a welcoming, collaborative culture during her interview at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and was inspired by an environment where the students genuinely supported one another.

Medical student Maria Smereka-Hladio



KSAT 12: National PTSD Awareness Month

June 16, 2026

Alan Peterson, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and director of the STRONG STAR Consortium, was interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now


Knowridge: Simple Nutrient May Help Older Adults Feel Stronger and Less Tired During Exercise

June 16, 2026

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio recently explored a possible way to make exercise more rewarding for older adults. Their study investigated whether a nutritional supplement called branched-chain amino acids, commonly known as BCAAs, could help reduce fatigue and improve the benefits of exercise. Jason O’Connor, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacology involved in the […]