How does this integration elevate the profile of UTSA Athletics?
UTSA’s Athletics program is growing significantly in success and profile and is elevated even more through an integrated university. The growth of the university helps to further drive community engagement and regional and statewide pride in San Antonio. Enhanced visibility through athletics will continue to attract top talent, boost enrollment and foster alumni support. The existing supportive relationship between UTSA Athletics and UT Health San Antonio will continue to flourish with access for all students to needed specialists and high-quality health care services. As such an important part of San Antonio’s collegiate culture and hometown pride, UTSA Athletics will also serve to unify and energize the community, reinforcing San Antonio’s status as a nationally leading urban hub and enhancing the overall impact of the newly integrated institution.
Is Rowdy still the university mascot?
Yes, Rowdy remains our beloved mascot, and the Roadrunner spirit lives on in the new institution.
Is the name “UTSA” going away?
The “UTSA” name retains powerful brand equity and cultural significance and will continue to be used selectively in contexts where it resonates most. This includes athletics, where “UTSA” remains prominently featured on team uniforms, facilities, and promotional materials. The name may also be used in select student-facing programs and initiatives that foster school spirit and uphold university traditions. Additionally, “UTSA” may appear in city signage and wayfinding applications, such as directional or street signs, where it aids in public recognition and continuity.
Does UT San Antonio have a unified website address?
The website for the unified new institution is utsa.edu, and the health campus is retaining its existing website uthscsa.edu. Each website will retain its unique content, and employees can continue to find information and tools to do their work on their respective websites. Website changes for each institution’s existing sites will evolve over time to align with updates in the integration process.
Which campus location will serve as the “main” campus? How will this process affect downtown expansion efforts?
UT San Antonio has many campuses, and the Main Campus remains as one of the academic campuses. Each of the campuses within the UT San Antonio campus network throughout San Antonio will retain its unique focus and mission, reflecting its specialized work and educational goals. This approach ensures that all campuses continue to excel in their respective areas — whether academic, research, patient care or community outreach — while benefiting from the new synergies created through integration. The strengths of each campus will be reflected to enhance the university’s overall impact and serve students, patients and communities more effectively. Exciting downtown expansion efforts continue.
Who is the president of the integrated UT San Antonio?
The UT System Board of Regents officially named Taylor Eighmy, President of the integrated institution UT San Antonio on Aug. 20, 2025. He serves as the inaugural president of the institution created through the merger between The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
What is the name of the integrated institution?
“The University of Texas at San Antonio” is the regental name of the overarching institution composed of all academic and research enterprises. “UT San Antonio “will also be used to refer to the university. Brand development has evolved to maintain a strong, integrated presence that supports the mission and enhances the university’s impact in education, health care and research.
