About Texas A&M University-San Antonio

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About Us

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university reflective of the diverse and
heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher
education in South San Antonio, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university
offering affordable, high-quality education.

Our Mission

Facts and Recognition

University Leadership

History and Traditions

Meet the President

Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa is the third president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. President Ochoa is passionate about higher education and his focus is on our students as A&M-San Antonio’s north star.

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Featured News

More Than 1,200 Students Participate in A&M-San Antonio’s Annual Jaguar March

Texas A&M University-San Antonio welcomed thousands of new students during its annual Jaguar March.

JagX Orientation Program Prepares Incoming Students for Success

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is thrilled to once again host JagX, the University’s orientation program designed to prepare first-year students for the exciting college experience ahead

Four Aggie Alumni Establish Scholarship Fund to support A&M-San Antonio STEM Students

Four friends have established the South Texas Four Endowed Scholarship to support Texas A&M University-San Antonio, offering students opportunities to pursue their academic aspirations.

A&M-San Antonio Launches Personalized Tuition Calculator

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has introduced a new tuition and fees calculator, offering students and their families a clear and personalized way to estimate tuition and fees before bills are posted.

A Moment Deferred, a Milestone Honored

Texas A&M University–San Antonio’s 7th annual class reunion, held July 25–26, was especially meaningful this year as some members of the Class of 2020—whose original commencement was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic—finally received their long-awaited walk across the stage.

A&M-San Antonio Launches Historic First Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is enhancing its capacity to cultivate highly skilled professionals for the workforce by introducing its first-ever doctoral program.

A&M-San Antonio Pioneers Graduate Education with Purpose and Support

For students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, a graduate degree isn’t just a credential; it’s a step toward purpose, career transformation, and community impact.

University Awarded NSF Grant to Train Students in Ecosystem Research at Espada

Texas A&M University–San Antonio has received a $372,000 grant from National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch a project that will recruit and train students to study how human activity is impacting the region’s ecosystem and biodiversity.

University Celebrates Educare San Antonio Milestone

Texas A&M University-San Antonio hosted a special ceremony on Monday, July 1, to celebrate a significant milestone for what promises to be one of the University’s most impactful projects.

First-Generation Cadet Leads the Charge

For Texas A&M University-San Antonio student Jacqueline Rubio, the path to higher education and military service has been a journey of firsts.

A&M-San Antonio's TU CASA Program Hosts Unique Summer Camp

A&M–San Antonio welcomed back a special group of alumni this week for the first-ever summer camp designed specifically for graduates of the Transition University for Career Advancement and Successful Adulthood (TU CASA) program.

Beloved Artist Whose Work Graces University Building Passes Away

Joe Villareal, an artist whose colorful and joyful work is featured throughout the University’ Senator Frank L. Madla Building, passed away from cancer recently at the age of 72.

University Selects Adriana Rojas as VP for Finance and Administration

The university has selected Adriana Rojas as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer.

Graduate Student Turns Passion for Water Conservation into Full-Time Career

Throughout Bexar County, where rivers and creeks feed the water system, support wildlife and plants, provide outdoor recreation and boost the region’s quality of life , graduate student Angelica Canizalez has found her calling.

Commencement Spotlight: Jerrome Hamilton's Journey of Leadership and Legacy

When Jerrome Hamilton walks across the stage at Freeman Coliseum on May 20, he’ll close a chapter defined by transformation, leadership, and legacy.

Kimberly Rottet Named Inaugural Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Campus Services

The university has selected Dr. Kimberly Rottet as the inaugural associate vice president for Student Affairs Campus Services.

Commencement Spotlight: Candice Allen's Resilient Journey to Graduation

Candice Allen's journey to graduation day at has been anything but ordinary. A decade ago, at just 26, she faced a dire prognosis: end-stage renal failure with only six months to live.

Commencement Spotlight: Nate González is on a Mission to Transform Health Care

When Nate González walks the stage on May 20 during A&M-San Antonio’s Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, he’ll earn the distinction of being the first graduate of the University’s Community Health Program.

University Drives Nearly $300 Million in Economic Impact in Bexar County

See how the University has contributed economically to Bexar County and beyond.

University Offering New Scientific Scuba Diving Course

The Spring 2025 issue of ¡ADELANTE! is here!

Read the latest edition of ¡ADELANTE!, now with a new and improved digital version. The Spring 2025 issue looks to the future, highlighting the great things that lie ahead, from new academic programs to new facilities. Also included are features on notable alumni and the ways A&M-San Antonio is using AI to innovate across multiple disciplines.

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Economic Impact

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a powerful economic engine in Bexar County and beyond. According to a recent economic impact analysis by Lightcast, the University contributed $292.6 million to the Bexar County economy in fiscal year 2022–23.

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