UT San Antonio Graduate School

June 19th, 1865, also known as Juneteenth, is significant in Texas as the day the emancipation proclamation decision reached our state.

We celebrate this day in honor of remembering the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States.

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Juneteenth Parade, June 14, 1982. San Antonio Express-News Photograph Collection, UTSA Special Collections.

Grad students and postdocs, learn how to write an effective teaching statement during our workshop on June 16 at noon, led by Dr. Jesus Romo! Participants will evaluate statements, work on their draft and receive feedback. Register at https://bit.ly/3SjXMPO.

Join us on June 9 to explore how CIRTL can support your professional development and celebrate members who’ve earned a CIRTL Teaching Certification! RSVP at https://bit.ly/4avGDsz.

Join us in congratulating Dr. William Land for being named associate dean for strategic initiatives for The Graduate School! With more than a decade of experience at UT San Antonio, Land will lead strategic initiatives and academic program development to advance graduate student success and strengthen graduate education.

Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/3PWMCzP

First Friday is back for the summer, grad, 'Runners! Stop by on June 5 starting at 9 a.m. for coffee, donuts, swag and time to connect with your fellow grad students. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3QksxDC. 🌞

Summer is here and we're kicking it off with First Thursday at the Downtown Campus on June 4! Grad students, stop by to mingle with your peers, cool off and grab some snacks and swag. RSVP at https://bit.ly/43aQOyV. ☀🕶

Congrats to Emily Ibarra, who earned a Master of Science in Business this spring! As a grad student, Emily was involved in student organizations, including the Professional Businesswomen’s Society and the Latin Dance Society. She also gained professional insights and experience volunteering with UTSA Athletics, which has influenced her decision to pursue a business career in the sports industry. She credits UT San Antonio and the Alvarez College of Business with preparing her for success through networking and career development events. 👩‍🎓

Congratulations to Andrea Albarran for graduating this spring with a Master of Architecture! For nearly three years, Andrea worked as a graduate associate for The Graduate School, supporting department operations and the G.R.A.D. Space. Beyond her work and studies, she was also actively involved on campus as an officer for Women in Architecture at UT San Antonio. We’re proud to celebrate her accomplishments and can’t wait to see what’s next! 👏

Commencement is here! Congratulations to Jasmine Rendon, who is graduating with a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling!

During her time at UT San Antonio, Jasmine was involved as a recruitment advisor for Gamma Phi Beta and chapter development chair for Sigma Alpha Chi of Chi Sigma Iota, an international counseling honor society, while completing a counseling internship with Communities In Schools San Antonio.

Following graduation, Jasmine plans to continue working in the mental health field and pursuing licensure as an LPC Associate. She has a special interest in continuing to support youth through school-based mental health services and counseling.

“Through coursework and internship experiences, I developed the confidence, clinical skills and resilience needed to transition into the counseling field,” Jasmine reflected. “Embrace opportunities, lean on your support systems and trust your growth throughout your graduate studies.” ✨

Celebrating a milestone moment with our doctoral graduates 🎉