Message from the President
Looking back on the past academic year and all the excitement a new one brings, I’m struck by the extraordinary momentum we’re building at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Watching our students grow and succeed, and seeing our alumni remain connected and invested, fills me with pride and optimism. Our Jaguar Pride runs deep, and for good reason—we are not just talking about changing lives; we are actively transforming them.
In this edition of ¡ADELANTE!, we’re taking a deep dive into the expansive impact we have and the difference an A&M-San Antonio degree makes in the lives of our students. Throughout the years, our institution has grown from a dream that the late Sen. Frank L. Madla and other early supporters held dear, into an economic driver in South San Antonio and across greater Bexar County. We’re shining a spotlight on those who are catalysts for growth and progress in our community. We’re in the business of transforming lives, and that change ripples through every student, every alum, and every faculty and staff member who makes a positive difference in the community.
We’re also excited to share some important milestones we’ve marked since our last edition, including reaching $1 million administered to A&M-San Antonio Ready to Work participants. And our students continue to do incredible things, thanks to the mentorship and leadership of our faculty, who are helping them explore new career paths and enter the world of research.
As I shared in the last edition, our campus continues to grow at a remarkable rate, both in terms of new development and academic programs. I’m excited to report that we plan to launch our new Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program next fall. This will be our first doctoral program and is strategically aligned with our goals, and our emphasis on academic distinction. We have an incredibly strong track record of educating future educators in San Antonio, as evident in the fact that local school districts are consistently among our top employers of alumni. It is very fitting that our first doctoral program will focus on educational leadership.
One of the things that continues to set us apart is how truly collaborative our campus is. We are working together to solve big problems and change the landscape of higher education. Our faculty are working across disciplines, from biology to computer science, to tackle big questions with even bigger data sets. These truly unique and unexpected collaborations are bringing together unlikely partners and teaching our students valuable skills that will serve them in their future careers. You can read all about it in this edition.
It comes as no surprise that we have been very busy since my last update. I am pleased to share with you all the latest news happening at A&M-San Antonio and hope to see you on campus soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa, Ph.D.