By University Communications
Thursday, 10 05 2023

The annual event supports student scholarships at the University

SAN ANTONIO - Texas A&M University-San Antonio is hosting the 14^th annual Dream Maker Scholarship and Award Ceremony to help make the educational goals of its students a reality. 

Launched in 2010, Dream Maker supports scholarships at the University, where approximately 73 percent of the students are the first in their family to attend college. The prestigious event also recognizes an individual who has made an indelible impact on the education of students at A&M-San Antonio. This year’s honoree is George B. Hernández Jr., president and CEO of University Health, a nationally recognized academic health system and network of primary care, specialty, preventive and school-based health centers.

With a career spanning more than three decades in the healthcare industry, Hernández has long been dedicated to bridging the gap between quality healthcare and underserved communities. Under his guidance, University Health has become a beacon for comprehensive medical services throughout Bexar County, leading the way for patient-centered care.    

Among his many accomplishments, Hernández recently helped spearhead a collaboration between University Health, A&M-San Antonio and Texas A&M Health to enhance the training of students as healthcare professionals. As a result of this landmark partnership, University Health will build a new hospital and an institute of public health along the University’s west entrance. In conjunction with this essential project, A&M-San Antonio is building a new public health education building on campus, providing public health graduate degrees and cutting-edge medical research opportunities.

“The Dream Maker event is one of the University’s most important initiatives and a wonderful opportunity to recognize George B. Hernández, who joins a prestigious group of honorees,” said Dr. Jesse Pisors, vice president for university relations and advancement. “His leadership and many contributions have done so much to help the University enhance higher education opportunities throughout San Antonio and beyond.”

What: Dream Maker Scholarship Celebration

When: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at 7 p.m.

Where: Central Academic Building Courtyard, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

 

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About Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Established as a stand-alone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally diverse, heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 37 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate degrees to more than 7,300 students. A&M-San Antonio is home to the Henry G. Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders and the Cyber Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center. The University holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and is one of only 30 higher education institutions in the U.S. to have received the Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education for its support of Latino student success. More than 77 percent of A&M-SA students identify as Hispanic, and approximately 72 percent are the first in their family to attend college. A&M-San Antonio is a military-embracing institution; in 2020, Military Times ranked the University No. 35 in the nation for “Best for Vets: Colleges.” Visit tamusa.edu for more information. #onamission