DECEMBER 17, 2021 – Trinity Schaefer and Elizabeth De Leon, both undergraduate civil engineering majors, are lead organizers and co-founders of UTSA’s Big Heroes, Tiny Homes project. Big Heroes, Tiny Homes–initially adopted by Humble ISD in Houston, Texas–is a trademark program dedicated to assisting homeless veterans in finding a life of shelter and security. Since

Congratulations to M.S. in Mechanical Engineering student Drishya Dahal for receiving the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship. Drishya is working under the supervision of Dr. Brendy Rincon Troconis and Dr. David Restrepo in developing new methods to study the adhesion resistance of coatings for the automotive industry.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 – On Saturday, December 11, Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College) celebrated the graduation of 294 students. 247 undergraduate students, 36 graduate students, and 11 doctoral students completed their degree requirements this semester and became the latest Roadrunner alums. “Graduation is always a wonderful day, and

DECEMBER 14, 2021 — A select group of UTSA architecture graduate students is poised to make a societal impact designing better living spaces for people with disabilities. The students are part of the Universal Design class taught by Neda Norouzi, assistant professor for the School of Architecture and Planning in the UTSA Margie and Bill

DECEMBER 14, 2021 — For Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia, the mission of the Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP) is personal. Coming from a low-income background, Mejia experienced firsthand the barriers that Latino students still face today when it comes to accessing an education in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs. “I believe that anyone who

DECEMBER 13, 2021 – Last week, the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College) unveiled a gift from the Dee Howard Education Fund and The Dee Howard Foundation. A Dee Howard XR Learjet replica model is now proudly displayed in the lobby area of the Engineering Building’s first floor. Located

DECEMBER 9, 2021 — Former Valero CEO and Chairman of the Board Bill Klesse and his wife, Margie, have committed a transformational $20 million gift to The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Engineering and Integrated Design to advance student success through the creation of new endowments for student scholarships, faculty support and

DECEMBER 8, 2021 — Anson (Joo) L. Ong, the USAA Foundation Distinguished Professor and senior associate dean of administration and graduate programs in the university’s College of Engineering and Integrated Design (CEID), has been named a 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The appointment recognizes the lifetime contributions made by Ong who

DECEMBER 6, 2021 – College students across the country faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those at the University of Texas- San Antonio turned their experiences into performance art in a project called “Defining Moments.” The college of Liberal and Fine Arts students showcased their stories to an audience of several hundred at the

DECEMBER 6, 2021 — It takes a special person to pursue a master’s degree while married with five children. Life experiences prepared Dean Kaialau ’20 for this challenge, along with the motivation to provide a better life for his family. His six-year higher education journey comes to an end this month when he receives his