Commentary: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all

October 16, 2026

By Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD There are people whose generosity changes institutions. And there are those whose generosity changes lives, families and entire communities for generations. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long did both. With Joe’s passing, we have lost not only one of Texas’ most extraordinary philanthropists, but a man whose life reflected a […]



In Memoriam: Joe R. Long, transformational benefactor whose legacy lives on in generations

October 9, 2026

The University of Texas at San Antonio mourns the passing of Joe R. Long, an extraordinary philanthropic leader whose generosity, together with that of his beloved wife, Teresa Lozano Long, transformed opportunity for generations of students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and strengthened health professional education in Texas.

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Bridging the mental health divide for San Antonio’s teens

October 7, 2026

  For some teens across San Antonio and South Texas, critical mental health support can feel out of reach. A shortage of professionals, coupled with long waits, transportation barriers and stigma, can leave young people without help when they need it most. Working to bridge that gap is UT Teen Health, a grant-funded program in […]

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