September 09, 2025  

 

Campus News & Updates

 

Outstanding Senior Award Nominations Now Open

Students, nominate an outstanding senior who is graduating in Fall 2025. Multiple nominations for the same student are encouraged.

Outstanding Senior Award Criteria:

  • Academic achievement
  • Campus leadership and involvement
  • Community service
  • Honors and awards

Who can nominate: Alumni, faculty, staff and students

Awards: Six students will receive the Outstanding Senior Award ($250 each). One or more students will receive a Distinguished Graduate Award (an additional $250).

For questions, please contact Gretchen Doenges, Director, Student Engagement at gmdoenge@tamusa.edu or 210-784-1452.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 3.

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Jaguar Classic Helicopter Ball Drop 2025

Sponsored by Joeris General Contractor, take your shot at winning an unforgettable Tank Drive experience!

 

This year’s prizes are valued at over $2,000 and include:

 

1st Place: Leopard Tank Drive (for you and 4 friends)

 

2nd Place: Armored Tracked Vehicle Drive & Machine Gun Sampler Package

 

Note: The same participant cannot win both prizes — two winners will be selected.


How It Works:

Once you purchase your golf ball, you will receive an email confirmation with your assigned number. 

 

During the Jaguar Classic on September 19, 1,000 golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter over the Golf Club of Texas.

 

The two balls that land closest to the hole wins first and second. All proceeds benefit Jaguar Athletics and student scholarships.

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University To Launch Interactive 3D Campus Map

Navigating campus can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for first-year students and other newcomers. To make it easier, A&M–San Antonio on September 15 will launch an interactive 3D map that takes the stress out of finding your way.

 

The map will include customizable features that enable users to personalize their experiences and highlight key destinations, such as academic buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and dining options. With this new tool, students, faculty, staff and visitors will be able easily identify where they need to go and how to get there. 

Check out A&M-SA Today for more University news and featured stories.

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Highlighted Events

 
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Patriots' Day Remembrance Ceremony

Our annual Patriots' Day Remembrance Ceremony is a chance for students, staff and faculty to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Thursday, Sept. 11 | 9 - 11 a.m.

CAB Courtyard

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Come Meet Scout!

Come meet Scout, the A&M-San Antonio Police Department's victim assistance dog. This loving canine is trained to comfort crime victims and witnesses and help reduce stress. 

Thursday, Sept. 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CAB Lobby

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Accelerating Research Computing at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

A&M-San Antonio and Texas A&M University High-Performance Research Computing (HPRC) present a one-day, hands-on training workshop that is open to all students, faculty and staff. Spaced is limited, and registration is required. 

 

ARCATS training workshop topics Include:

  • Introduction to high-performance computing
  • Accessing the TAMU HPRC Launch Computing Resource
  • Introduction to the JupyterLab interface coding in Python and more. 

Thursday, Sept.18 | 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Introductory Session SciTech 228

Intermediate Session SciTech 264

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Fall 2025 JCPenney Suit-Up

JCPenny and the Mays Center would like to invite you to the Spring 25 Suit-Up shopping event.

Students will have the opportunity to receive up to 45% off on select career wear, shoes, & accessories. All you need is your Student ID!

If you have any question regarding the event, please contact the Career Closet careercloset@tamusa.edu or 210-784-1356.

Saturday, September 13 | 11 a.m. -2 p.m.

South Park Mall

2310 SW Military Dr., San Antonio, TX

 

Weeks of Welcome

A&M-San Antonio's annual Weeks of Welcome continues through September 13! This year’s theme, “Hello Jaguar!”, features mascots from across the A&M System and a full lineup of events. Join the fun, build community and make the most of the first weeks back on campus.

Check out the full lineup of events on JagSync.

 

Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.

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University Highlights

 
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Commuter Lounge and Bookstore

A&M–San Antonio celebrated the official grand opening of its newly renovated commuter lounge and refreshed bookstore. Both spaces, while available to students in the spring, received a formal unveiling with giveaways, extended hours, and a showcase of resources designed to better support the University’s largely commuter student population.

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Student Counseling Center

Phone: (210) 784-1331 

 

Support available 24/7

 

Location: Madla 120

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Reminders

 

Download the Jag App!

Download the official A&M-San Antonio mobile app now! Staying connected has never been easier with access to events, calendars, parking information, bill pay options and faculty directories. Find everything you need to be in the know in our Jaguar community. Available for download in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

Apply to the VICEROY Scholars Program!

The VICEROY Scholars Program is now accepting applications from junior and senior cyber students for the fall 2025 semester. Learn more on the VICEROY webpage.  

Application Deadline: Sunday, Sept.14 
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a security clearance.

To get your invite link to VICEROY Discord, email: msoro02@jaguar.tamu.edu or acisn034@jaguar.tamu.edu.

The Spotlight is the campus newsletter for the students of Texas A&M-San Antonio. The Spotlight is published every Tuesday from the start of the semester, providing insight into A&M-SA news, events, and announcements. If you would like to promote a University-wide event or announcement in The Spotlight, submit this form by 5 p.m. CT on a Monday the week before publication.

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