A symbol of purpose: Students step into their future at white coat ceremonies

September 21, 2026

  Alyssa Harig’s interest in medicine began as she watched television shows like “Dr. G: Medical Examiner” and “Untold Stories of the E.R.” with her mom as a youngster. She was so enamored with being a doctor, she would often pretend to place IVs on her dolls, she said. “I most definitely had no idea […]

Students from the Medical Laboratory Sciences Class of 2027 take an oath pledging to provide the highest standard of ethical care to patients during their White Coat Ceremony at the Holly Auditorium.


From classroom to the community: Transforming health in underserved areas

September 17, 2026

  Across South Texas, the future of healthcare is being shaped by a new generation of health professionals who are preparing to serve the communities that need them most. Through education, mentorship and hands-on experiences, they are building the skills and connections needed to expand access to care and strengthen the healthcare workforce for generations […]




Harvey E. Najim commits $5 million for student success

September 16, 2026

Philanthropist Harvey E. Najim committed $5 million to establish the Harvey Najim Bold Promise Scholarship at UT San Antonio, providing $500,000 annually over 10 years to cover non-tuition student expenses.

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One university. One year. What’s next for UT San Antonio?

September 1, 2026

One year after The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio came together, UT San Antonio is harnessing its combined strengths as one institution to expand opportunity, accelerate discovery, improve health and serve a growing region while extending its impact across Texas.