2024 Presidential Excellence Awards recipients selected

February 12, 2024

Dear UT Health San Antonio faculty and staff: Every day, our employees work tirelessly to advance our missions of education, research, clinical care and community service. Established in 1985, the Presidential Excellence Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values […]




Caption this photo, be eligible for a prize

February 12, 2024

  Write a caption for this photo of the Coyote – the Spurs’ mascot – and a certain team physician to mark the sixth and final week of our In Celebration Of contests.   Submit your entries online. Five winners will be selected to win prizes. The submission window is Feb. 12-16.  The winning captions will […]




Virtual submissions to become reality

February 12, 2024

  Congratulations to four employees whose virtual background submissions have been voted winners in Week 3 of our Celebrate the Best Of contests. Select the names of the four winners below to see their respective entries: Natalie Rodriguez, research coordinator in the Institute for Health Promotion Research. Charles Muller, data analyst in Facilities Management. Theresa […]




Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program information available

February 6, 2024

  UT Health San Antonio members interested in inquiring about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation for individuals and families who earn up to $60,000 per year, can view the list of VITA sites around San Antonio and obtain more information about the program by visiting VITASA.org. VITA is […]




Take a walk – wherever you may be

February 5, 2024

  You’re invited to take a short walk on Friday morning, Feb. 9, as part of the ninth annual UT System Virtual Health Walk. You’re encouraged to take a 10-minute walk starting at 10 a.m. – around campus, around your neighborhood, wherever you may be. You can show your support by walking with co-workers, family, […]




Our orange now has a name

February 2, 2024

  More than 370 suggestions led us to a name for UT Health San Antonio’s primary orange branding color: San Antonio Sunrise. Congratulations to the two employees who separately suggested San Antonio Sunrise in Week 2 of the “Celebrate the Best of” contests and are eligible to choose a waterproof JBL Bluetooth speaker or a […]