Teaching excellence honored: Dentistry associate dean to receive UT System Regents’ award

October 21, 2026

  Whether Anibal Diogenes, DDS, PhD, is sharing wisdom in the classroom, guiding postdoctoral researchers toward new discoveries in the laboratory or mentoring students at the UT Dental Clinic, he brings the same passion to helping the next generation of scholars and clinicians thrive. “From a mentoring perspective, it’s not just about transmitting information; it’s […]

Anibal Diogenes, the associate dean for clinical affairs and chair of the Department of Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, is among 12 members from the UT System who will be recognized with the 2026 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award presented by The University of Texas System Board of Regents.


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.

Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long sit on a couch in front of a colorful painting.


UTSA Athletics to host ESPN ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ at Alamodome Oct. 8

October 2, 2026

ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus returns to UTSA on Oct. 8 ahead of the Roadrunners’ nationally televised matchup against South Florida. Fans can join the live broadcast at Rowdy Town Live outside the Alamodome and enjoy free food, entertainment and family-friendly activities before kickoff.

A Roadrunner football player wearing a No. 3 jersey celebrates with teammates during a game.



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

September 21, 2026

Over the past three months, six coating ceremonies have taken place across five of the six health professional schools at the university. After receiving their white coats, students from the university’s five schools had achieved an unforgettable milestone, embarking on a path that would fulfill a sacred promise.

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.