February 17, 2026  

Texas A&M University–San Antonio is inviting students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community to show their Jaguar pride during Homecoming 2026. The Mardi Gras–themed celebration will be filled with spirit events, service opportunities, alumni engagement, and basketball games. This year’s festivities blend campus traditions with New Orleans–inspired flair, offering a full week of activities designed to bring Jaguars together.

🎭-Student Event Only

Thanks to our community, we’ve been named YourSA Reader’s Choice #1 University in San Antonio two years in a row. Now, let’s go for three.

Vote today and show your Jaguar pride!

Your hub for health and wellness resources for mental & physical well being.

Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night to help cheer on the Jags and pay tribute to those who support our students. The first 100 attendees will receive a free foam Jag Paw.

Thursday, Feb. 19 | Women's 5:30 p.m. & Men's 7:30 p.m.

Free Admission: Employees will need to show their ID at the entrance. 

A&M-San Antonio will serve as a polling site for the upcoming primary elections. Local, statewide, and federal races will be on the ballot, including Bexar County offices, the U.S. Senate, State Executive positions, and the U.S. House. This is a chance to help shape your community! 

Early Voting: Feb. 17–27

Election Day: March 3

STEM, Mays Center Community Room (Suite 111)

Despite the remarkable progress of modern AI, a fundamental question remains: Can we trust the technology? This presentation examines the underlying causes of these concerns and addresses people's uncertainty.

Thursday, Feb. 19 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Classroom Hall 110

Stop by the Thrive Fair to learn about resources for housing, mental health, disability services, veterans, food insecurity, and more.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Auditorium Lobby

Your health matters, and we’re making it easier than ever to stay on top of it!

Through our partnership with Catapult Health, we’re offering on-site checkups this year. 

Don't forget your insurance card on the day of your appointment!

Deadline to register is today, Feb. 17.

Wednesday, Feb.18 | 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Location Update: CAB 402 Vista Room

Dr. Sajjadur Rahman will present research on how U.S. monetary policy impacts emerging economies, including interest rates, stock prices, and more.

Friday, Feb. 20 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
BLH 155

Be part of the campus-wide day of service where students, staff, and faculty come together to support the San Antonio community.

Friday, Feb. 20 | Volunteer Shifts: 9 - 11 a.m. and  1 - 3 p.m. 

Opportunities include on and off-campus sites like Respite Care of San Antonio, Any Baby Can, Animal Care Services, San Antonio Food Bank, and The General's Store. 

Students in the College of Business and the City of San Antonio Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are providing FREE income tax return preparation services to eligible A&M-SA community members. Book an in-person, on-campus appointment now. 

Feb. 24-25 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Get your steps in and engage in a little friendly competition on campus! Join the 6-week Staff and Faculty Wellness Walking Challenge.

To participate, please submit the name of each employee and their department to employeebenefits@tamusa.edu before the deadline of March 1.

Each team must have five team members per team. Student workers are welcome to participate as part of teams. More information will be provided to teams once sign up has been completed.

The walking challenge will take place March 15 – April 30.

Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.

The University announced the largest athletics expansion in its history, adding six varsity sports—men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and men’s and women’s cross country—beginning in 2026–27. The addition will grow Jaguar Athletics to 12 varsity programs and increase participation to nearly 200 student-athletes.

A&M-San Antonio’s Softball made history recently when Krisilyn Corral was named the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Pitcher of the Week, marking the first national honor of this kind for both the program and the University.

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

Nominations are open for Outstanding Senior Awards for Spring 2026.

An Outstanding Senior Award will honor six students, and Distinguished Graduating Seniors will speak at Commencement.

The nomination deadline is Friday, Feb. 27.

If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Doenges, director of Student Engagement, at gmdoenge@tamusa.edu or 210-784-1452

The Growler is the campus newsletter for faculty and staff of Texas A&M-San Antonio. The Growler 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 Growler, submit this form by 5 p.m. CT on a Monday the week before publication.