Latest Updates, Emails and Presentations
Aug 23, 2024
Building a world-class university for San Antonio
As you learned yesterday, we’re beginning a bold journey toward integration with UT Health San Antonio as we join forces to build a world-class university. Our community deserves a comprehensive institution of this caliber—one that advances discovery, innovation, academic excellence and opportunities for faculty, staff and students. Together, we can deliver it.
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Aug 22, 2024
A world-class university for San Antonio
The UT System Board of Regents has asked Chancellor Milliken to work with us to develop a plan to merge UTSA and UT Health San Antonio to create a premier university that brings all of our individual academic, research and clinical strengths together to build a unified and profoundly impactful university of the future.
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Jul 8, 2024
A note of thanks and celebration
Today, I’m writing to recognize and celebrate your contributions that continue to advance our mission and progress toward achieving our three strategic destinations.
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Jun 12, 2024
Presentation: Externally Focused R&D Collaboratories
Presentation: President Eighmy and Provost Shipley present at the PEW Leadership Forum on Public Impact in Research on June 12, 2024.
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May 20, 2024
Presentation: UTSA Legislative Priorities
Presentation: President Eighmy presents UTSA legislative priorities to UT System on May 20, 2024.
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May 14, 2024
Academic Affairs Leadership Update
It is with great excitement I share that, effective immediately, Dr. Heather Shipley will assume the permanent position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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May 7, 2024
A message from President Eighmy to all Roadrunners
I am deeply saddened to share that we lost a member of our community yesterday. Our entire community is feeling a sense of pain and grief, especially those who knew him best, and we know this impacts us all in very different ways. We are here for each of you—in any way you want or need to receive support.
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May 3, 2024
An update to our campus community about recent expressive activities
As the semester draws to a close, I want to take this time to reflect on recent activities on campus. First and foremost, I want to especially thank our student community for navigating this complex period of time. It’s very much appreciated as we look toward final exams, Commencement and summer sessions.
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Apr 2, 2024
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) provides an important opportunity to reflect on the issues of sexual violence and its effects on survivors, and UTSA offers various ways for you to connect to resources to promote healing, advocacy and prevention.
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Apr 1, 2024
Announcing our upcoming compensation study
Today, we are pleased to announce that we are launching a university-wide staff compensation study in partnership with WTW, a global consulting leader recognized for their work with numerous higher education institutions.
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Mar 5, 2024
Classes at UTSA to be suspended for two hours during April eclipse
On Monday, April 8, a rare and awe-inspiring event will occur—a total solar eclipse—and UTSA’s Main Campus is in the path of totality.
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Jan 30, 2024
Our bold new strategic faculty hiring program
To support and accelerate progress toward achieving our three strategic destinations, we are excited to announce UT System’s recent approval for the creation of the Regents’ Research Excellence Program at UTSA.
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Jan 26, 2024
Leadership Structure Update
As we continue on our trajectory, now is an important time to align our leadership structure to successfully support our strategic destinations and key areas of emphasis. Going forward, there will be two executive vice presidents as members of the President’s Cabinet, one for Academic Affairs and one for Business Affairs.
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Jan 22, 2024
2024 State of the University
President Eighmy reflects on the university's recent accomplishments, looks ahead to new opportunities and moderates a panel discussion with faculty, staff and students.
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Jan 17, 2024
Welcome to spring semester 2024!
Welcome back to campus! I hope you had a restful winter break and are ready to tackle the challenges and embrace the opportunities this semester will present.
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Jan 2, 2024
Update on the closure of the Office of Inclusive Excellence — it will not be repurposed
Last December, I shared news on the closure of the Office of Inclusive Excellence to comply with Senate Bill 17 (SB 17). In that message, I also announced the intended creation of a new office — the Office of Campus and Community Belonging — to be launched on January 1, 2024. After continued and considered evaluation, we decided not to launch the new office.
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Dec 4, 2023
Presentation: UTSA Overview to UT System Student Regent
Presentation: President Eighmy presented a UTSA Overview to UT System Student Regent John M. Austin on December 04, 2023.
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Dec 1, 2023
SB 17 Impacts on the Office of Inclusive Excellence
Earlier this month, we shared the latest on UTSA’s Program, Activity and Initiative Review (PAIR) process regarding Senate Bill 17 (SB 17). In that message, my colleagues noted I would provide the future vision and plans for the Office of Inclusive Excellence as a separate, independent initiative. I’m writing today to share a new path ahead that upholds the law while still advancing our core values to ensure a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment where all faculty, staff and students can thrive.
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Nov 27, 2023
Preventing discrimination and upholding UTSA’s values
Like so many of you, I am deeply disturbed by the violence and suffering occurring in the Middle East. The situation is of tragic proportion. Likewise, I am troubled when I look at how the conflict is manifesting itself with dramatic instances of antisemitism and Islamophobic discrimination across our country, including on our college campuses.
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Nov 21, 2023
Evolution of a vision: Eighmy shares updated strategic goals for UTSA
President Taylor Eighmy presented UTSA’s five-year long-range financial plan at last week’s University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting in Austin. Described as “An Evolving Vision for UTSA,”the financial plan is forward-thinking and highlights the results of UTSA’s important strategic plan refresh over the last year.
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Nov 15, 2023
Presentation: Long Range Financial Plan
Presentation: President Eighmy presented UTSA’s “refreshed” strategic plan and pro forma (long-range financial plan) to the UT System Board of Regents on November 15, 2023.
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Nov 10, 2023
A message of thanks to our Roadrunner Veterans
It’s a tremendous source of pride for our university that 16% of our students are military-affiliated, and nearly 300 of our faculty and staff have served. The sacrifices you’ve made have not gone unnoticed, and I’m honored to call you members of our Roadrunner family.
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Nov 7, 2023
It’s Election Day! Get out the vote.
Today is Election Day for the Joint Constitutional Amendments, General, Special, Charter and Bond Election. If you didn’t have a chance to vote early, now is the time to make your voice heard!
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Oct 11, 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Each October, our campus community reaffirms our commitment to a zero-tolerance environment for sexual misconduct and assault. To encourage continued education, Wellbeing Services and The PEACE Center are hosting various programs to inform all Roadrunners on the many ways you can get involved in our efforts to prevent domestic violence.
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Sep 29, 2023
Presentation: Advancing Strategic Collaboration
Presentation: Advancing Strategic Collaboration presentation to the Tecnólogico de Monterrey on September 29, 2023.
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