100. The Future of UTSA with President Taylor Eighmy: Merger, Expansion, & Big Plans for San Antonio
This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown explores how UTSA is rapidly evolving into a top public research university—and what this means for San Antonio’s future.
With its confirmed merger with UT Health San Antonio now in progress, UTSA is making bold moves to expand its research capabilities, attract top-tier faculty, and position itself among the nation’s leading public universities. But what does this transformation mean for students, the local economy, and the broader San Antonio community?
Bob sits down with Dr. Taylor Eighmy, President of the University of Texas at San Antonio, to discuss the university’s ambitious vision, its growing impact, and what’s next as UTSA cements its place as a Tier One research institution.
They discuss:
- The UTSA-UT Health merger—what it means for research, healthcare, and students
- UTSA’s rise as a major research powerhouse and its long-term vision
- The university’s role in shaping San Antonio’s workforce and economic future
- How investment in higher education strengthens Texas’ innovation economy
With San Antonio’s future tied to the success of its universities, this episode offers a timely look at higher education, economic development, and what’s next for UTSA.
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