UTSA realigns research program as it moves toward Tier One status

Main Building, UTSA Main Campus

By Christi Fish
Associate Director of Media Relations

(Feb. 10, 2012) -- In an effort to more closely align The University of Texas at San Antonio's education and research programs as the university grows to Tier One, UTSA President Ricardo Romo announces that Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs John Frederick will assume interim responsibility for the UTSA Office of the Vice President for Research and Vice President for Research Robert Gracy will assume the role of special assistant to UTSA President Ricardo Romo.

"As we continue to build a premier research university for San Antonio and for Texas, it is an optimal time to more closely align the university's strengths in both education and research," said Romo. "By doing so, we can develop new and expand existing research opportunities that best fit the research goals of our colleges."

Moving forward, Frederick will review UTSA's research program to better position it as a service organization in support of UTSA's research faculty. He also will meet with members of the UTSA community to develop recommendations that will be used when UTSA begins to search for a new vice president for research in approximately one year.

Gracy will work with Romo to foster new partnerships with external research organizations, primarily focusing on strategic collaborations and commercialization efforts. In addition, Gracy will serve as an adviser to the provost.

"I am very grateful for Bob's service to UTSA," said Romo. "We share a common commitment to the university's mission to become a premier public research university and during the last five years, we have made progress toward becoming such an institution. I am looking forward to working with him as we continue our efforts."

Events

April 15-19, various times

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Showcase

The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.

Various Locations

Friday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.

Día en la Sombrilla

Día en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.

Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main Campus

April 20-21

Fiesta Arts Fair

Fiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.

UTSA Southwest Campus

Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 a.m.

Denim Day

Join the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day, a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display to take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie.

Student Union Window Lounge, Main Campus

Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 p.m.

Simplifying Citations With Zotero

Learn to use Zotero®, a citation manager that can help you store and organize citations you find during your research. Zotero can generate bibliographies in various styles, insert in-text citations and allow you to share sources with collaborators.

Virtual Event

Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.

McNair Scholar's Spring Celebration

This event is to achnowlege the graduating seniors and induct the new cohart of scholars to our program.

North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140,) Main Campus

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Commencement: Ceremony One

Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

Alamodome

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UTSA’s Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.

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To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA’s Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

UTSA’S Destinations

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