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Apply A&M-SA receives $1M for first-generation students
The Greehey Family Foundation generously awarded a $1 million endowment gift to Texas A&M University-San Antonio dedicated to providing scholarships to first-generation students. This gift is the first endowment and one of the largest individual gifts that the University has received to date and serves as a testament to The Greehey Family Foundation's commitment to higher education and the San Antonio community. Bill Greehey, president of the foundation, was a first-generation student himself and understands the unique challenges to pursuing a college degree first-generation students face.
"We are thrilled that The Greehey Family Foundation has chosen to support A&M-San Antonio in our mission of bringing access and affordability to an education of excellence," said Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier, president of A&M-San Antonio. Read more about this generous donation here.
University unveils stunning campus additions
Texas A&M University-San Antonio opened the doors to three beautiful new buildings to nearly 5,000 students for the fall 2014 semester. The auditorium, designed to comfortably seat 420 people, brings opportunities for the arts, lecture series and other large gatherings. Classrooms, specialized science laboratories, and numerous study spaces are among the features offered by the Central Academic Building. The one-of-a-kind Patriots' Casa is a stunning new home for veterans and their families that supports the development and growth of academic, life, and career skills and has already garnered national attention. Grand Opening ceremonies will be held for the Central Academic Building on Wednesday, September 17, and for the Patriots' Casa on Saturday, November 1.
You can call him "General the Jaguar"
At the inaugural President's Picnic, one of the new traditions begun for the 2014-2015 academic school year, A&M-San Antonio's mascot was christened with his official name. After multiple rounds of taking suggestions and voting, the Jaguar community decided on "General the Jaguar," honoring our military family members and attesting to the University's military-embracing atmosphere. General's unveiling was aired on WOAI on Wednesday, August 27. You can read more about him here and on the Express-News.
An inspiring start to a new year
Texas A&M-San Antonio faculty and staff were welcomed back for the new 2014-2015 academic year with the annual Convocation, held in our beautiful new auditorium. Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier, University president, and Dr. Brent Snow, A&M-San Antonio provost, highlighted events from last year and shared the University's vision for the future, including new events and traditions and the next step in further expanding our beautiful campus. Musical entertainment was provided by Mariachi Jaguar and the University Voices Choral Group.
Festival de Cascarones is official!
A&M-SA's Festival de Cascarones Fiesta event has been added to the official list of events for Fiesta San Antonio! At the Fiesta San Antonio Board of Commissioners Meeting held on Tuesday, August 26, A&M-San Antonio was approved as an official event consisting of booths, music, and festivities for the campus and community. Festival de Cascarones was one of only six new events added to the Fiesta San Antonio official list for 2015.