Students enjoy opportunity to unwind during De-stress Fest

December 1, 2023

Students throughout the campus gathered at the Lecture Hall commons Thursday for De-stress Fest, a biannual Student Life event replete with numerous activities to help students decompress before their final exams. From therapy dogs, five-minute massage stations and games, to art tables and an opportunity to learn about campus offerings, students appreciated the opportunity to […]




A monumental project: a successful road reopening during skybridge construction

December 1, 2023

  How advanced planning laid the foundation for success Months before the university began building the Tom C. Frost Skybridge to connect the Multispecialty and Research Hospital to the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, planning was crucial to ensure that road closures during the installation of the exterior of the skybridge would […]




What do Happy Feet, Two Peas in a Pickle and Space Cowboys have in common?

November 16, 2023

  For those on the lookout for a fun, engaging outlet away from the classroom or office, look no further than UT Health San Antonio’s intramural sports program. It’s replete with fun and quirky team names and valuable opportunities to unwind and make friends across campus. Whether one is extremely athletic or venturing into a […]




University community shows its pride during Spirit Week 2023

October 27, 2023

The university community was abuzz during UT Health San Antonio’s Spirit Week Oct. 16–20 as faculty, staff, students and residents enjoyed a fun-filled week replete with free T-shirt giveaways, the President’s Forum and visits from The University of Texas at San Antonio’s and Spurs’ mascots. There were also fun events to reflect the university’s team […]




PhD candidate breaks new ground with aim to improve quality of life for others

October 20, 2023

Afaf Saliba Jaafar knows firsthand the importance of improving the quality of life for those suffering from challenging medical conditions. Her 12-year-old son Brandon Jaafar has severe autism. “The discovery of therapeutics is indeed a lengthy and complex process,” she said. “Families with loved ones suffering from a certain disease often feel a sense of […]




‘This is a new era for us’

October 19, 2023

President’s Forum addresses university’s exciting future of growth and innovation UT Health San Antonio is heading into an exciting new era of growth in multiple arenas, from the new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital and the opening of the UT School of Public Health San Antonio in fall 2024 to new and […]