UTSA and UT Health San Antonio complete merger to become The University of Texas at San Antonio

September 1, 2025

UTSA and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today merged to form The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), a premier global university that is deeply committed to making lives better for the communities it serves. As a merged institution, UT San Antonio now ranks as the third-largest public research university in Texas according to annual research expenditures, behind only Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin.



Dental care during pregnancy is safe but remains overlooked, data shows

August 20, 2025

Many expectant parents are unaware that oral health plays a critical role for moms and babies. Shilpi Mistry, BDS, MPH, explained the risks of untreated gum disease, misconceptions about safety and how patients and providers can protect maternal and infant health through proper prenatal dental care.

Pregnant patient smiles at dentist while in the dental chair.

A season of success

August 13, 2025

The jump in intensity from off-season training to competition can be a shock to an athlete inside and out. The key to being at a competitive best starts with focusing on important preparations long before game day.



Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio to lead major statewide expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery services

July 16, 2025

Treatment access, improvements will reach both rural and urban communities The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has formally announced that Be Well Texas, an initiative of the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders at UT Health San Antonio, has been selected to lead a major expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery support services across […]