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Jag Roar Sports Update: A&M-San Antonio’s softball season recap

Joel "Jewlz" Morris — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:23 +0000

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New Ed.D. program scheduled for final approval in early June

Makayla Bass — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:47:17 +0000

The Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation at Texas A&M University-San Antonio was approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in January to start advertising its Doctor of Education degree, or Ed.D., which will welcome 15 students in fall 2026. The program expects to receive final approval from the Southern...

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As women’s and gender studies programs decline nationwide, A&M-San Antonio fights to keep its minor alive

Alizandra Montes — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:29:57 +0000

Women’s and gender studies programs at U.S. universities are facing challenges and even closures in today’s political climate, and the program at Texas A&M University-San Antonio briefly experienced time on the chopping block. Texas A&M University-College Station ended its WAGS program in January. It was the only one of the 12 A&M campuses that offered...

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Top 5 majors at TAMUSA: Biology outranks other fields

Angelica Ariza — Fri, 08 May 2026 22:29:07 +0000

From future doctors to FBI agents, students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio are choosing five standout majors, with a natural science leading the way. The most popular major this academic year is biology, with 801 undergraduates classified as biology majors in fall 2025, followed by psychology (547), criminology/criminal justice (514), management (465) and kinesiology (421)....

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CAB’s Fork N’ Film serves up tastes of Paris with screening of ‘Ratatouille’

Lilyana Ramos — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:36:22 +0000

Students lined up at the Vista Room April 28 greeted with candle lit tables, rose petals and the aroma of fresh soups at Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s Fork N’ Film. The Campus Activities Board hosted the event, which served hot soups catered by Chartwells such as loaded potato, tomato and french onion, various cheeses and...

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New interest group, Democratic Socialists, soon to be a club.

Francisco B. Gomez Marino — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:19:43 +0000

A senior at Texas A&M University-San Antonio started a movement this spring with the goal of solidarity during divisive political times. Launched by John Ortiz, biology major, the Democratic Socialists Club has 18 members with half regularly attending weekly meetings. They are currently considered an interest group. Next semester they will have a registered board...

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TAMUSA students craft hand-made pillows for hospital patients

Katherine Tobias — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:14:39 +0000

Crafty Jaguars, a student organization at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, hosted its first “Sewn With Love” event April 29, making heart-shaped pillows to donate to University Hospital for cancer patients. The event provided materials like fabrics, sewing needles and thread as well as a few refreshments. The materials were purchased from Michaels with funding provided...

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Glimpse of Kimberly Grotewold, TAMUSA campus AI librarian

Kristen McCullough — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:30:04 +0000

Preparing for the long commute to campus from San Antonio’s Northside, Kimberly Grotewold browses through her top five podcasts in her hybrid Toyota Camry. She selects one — probably “AI Daily Brief” — and listens while driving on Loop 1604. Listening to podcasts on the daily drive helps Grotewold get into the mindset of new things happening...

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Spurs score, streets roar

Rudy Martinez — Sun, 03 May 2026 20:53:57 +0000

Spurs playoff victories bring more than excitement to basketball fans. The wins ignite a citywide tradition of honking horns, gathering downtown or on Military Drive to celebrate Spurs pride. Downtown on Commerce Street or Military Drive are two of the main gathering spots after a playoff victory. Fans drive through the streets, cheering and celebrating...

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Festival de Cascarones wraps up at Texas A&M University-San Antonio this past weekend

Steven Moran — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:56:48 +0000

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