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.


Harvey E. Najim commits $5 million for student success

September 16, 2026

Philanthropist Harvey E. Najim committed $5 million to establish the Harvey Najim Bold Promise Scholarship at UT San Antonio, providing $500,000 annually over 10 years to cover non-tuition student expenses.

Man in suit and glasses stands in front of artwork.



Fellowship aims to expand forensic psychiatry training in Texas

August 17, 2026

The Long School of Medicine’s Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship program is part of a Texas effort to expand forensic psychiatry training through state funding. UT San Antonio was among nine programs approved statewide to provide this specialty training.