Scholarship awarded to School of Health Professions student

December 6, 2023

When School of Health Professions student Araceli Ortiz learned she would be receiving a $2,000 scholarship from the Association of Retired Faculty and Associates (ARFA), she was thankful that her passion for helping others shined through in her scholarship application.




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 […]






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 […]