By Office of Institutional Advance & University Communications
Friday, 11 15 2013

Local news magazine recognizes potential of Patriots' Casa

Slated to open in summer 2014, the Patriots' Casa will be the nation's first stand-alone building solely dedicated to supporting the University's military student community through their transition to the civilian workforce. The Rivard Report showcases how the building is specially designed to be a flexible, inclusive learning space that will promote re-integration and successful academic career for the University's military community. The feature comes on the heels of Texas A&M-San Antonio being named in the top 120 "Best Colleges for Vets" by Military Times EDGE.

Fire science concentration provides new option for local students

Seventeen students from Edison High School were selected to participate in special dual credit fire science classes for the first time at San Antonio College. Now with a new concentration available at Texas A&M-San Antonio, these students and others have the opportunity to continue in this field and earn a bachelor's degree with a concentration in fire and emergency services administration. San Antonio College's The Ranger reports on these growing opportunities.

University looking forward to Fiesta celebrations

Planning is already underway for Festival de Cascarones, the University's event to celebrate Fiesta, the city-wide celebration that has now been extended. Festival de Cascarones will be Sunday, April 27, 2014, and gives alumni and their families an opportunity to return to their alma mater and reunite with faculty, staff and current students.

HOLT CAT® helps make dreams reality

On Wednesday, November 13, Peter Holt, CEO of HOLT CAT and chairman, CEO and owner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment presented the Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation with a gift of $500,000 for student scholarships. The award is the largest donation to the foundation since the University achieved stand-alone status in 2009.

"It is such an inspiration that the family behind two of San Antonio's greatest industries, HOLT CAT® and Spurs Sports and Entertainment, takes the time to make a difference in the lives of our students," said president Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier. "This is truly a great day in the history of Texas A&M-San Antonio."

HOLT CAT Supports TAMU-SA Students: (L to R) Regent Elaine Mendoza, Peter M. Holt, Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier, Regent Emerita and TAMSAF Board Member Ida Clement Steen.

For more information on student scholarships at Texas A&M-San Antonio or to apply, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

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