05/22/2026
How do trauma and environmental conditions shape long-term health outcomes?
In the latest episode of Launchpad: Voices of UT San Antonio, Professor Jeffrey Howard, discusses his work on accelerated aging, exploring how prolonged exposure to extreme heat can impact the aging process.
As heat-related health risks continue to rise across the U.S., Howard’s research highlights the important connection between environment and public health.
Listen to the full podcast here: https://bit.ly/4dV6Zq3
05/21/2026
Space is still available in our 2026 Summer Sports Science Academy, which runs June 22 through June 26. This summer day camp provides hands-on activities covering various areas of sports science, including the science of warm-up and stretching, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and career exploration in kinesiology. It will provide a great introduction to Sports Science for high school students (10th grade and up) and incoming UT San Antonio college freshmen!
Registration closes on June 17, 2026! Visit the camp website at: https://utsakinesiology.com
05/21/2026
The Health Administration Program (HAP) was proud to celebrate its inaugural graduating class at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Please join the faculty, staff and Community Advisory Board in recognizing these scholars: (L to R) Paola Quintanilla Melendez, Avery Ramos, Madison Workman, Samantha Coleman and Elizabeth Quigley. We are excited about the positive impact these talented individuals will make in the San Antonio healthcare community and beyond!
If you are nterested in learning more about the Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration at UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio, click here: https://future.utsa.edu/programs/undergraduate/health-administration/
04/15/2026
Ready to level up student career readiness? We invite HCAP faculty for an engaging session on microcredentials. Join us Monday, April 27 at 10:00 AM to learn what they are, why they matter, and how they connect learning to workforce skills.
Hear directly from faculty Mario Vela, Kelley Reno, MS and Kelly Cheever, PhD as they share real-world examples, practical strategies, and lessons learned from integrating microcredentials into their courses.
Register at: https://buff.ly/oy1MIe1
