DOTmed August 28, 2024
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has announced plans to merge the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) into a single institution by 2025.
The two universities bring significant assets to the table. UT Health San Antonio, a leading academic health research institution, ranks among the top 3% globally for NIH funding. UTSA, a Carnegie R1 institution, educates 35,000 students across various disciplines. Combined, they aim to elevate San Antonio and South Texas as hubs of academic and research excellence.
UTSA President Taylor Eighmy is expected to lead the newly formed university, pending approval from accrediting bodies.
Board Chairman Kevin P. Eltife emphasized that the merger would...
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