(Jan. 26, 2018) — During an hour-long visit to The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) on Thursday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor—the first Hispanic justice appointed to the nation’s highest court—inspired, surprised, awed and entertained. More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff and special guests filled four different rooms between the Main and Downtown Campuses to watch her speak.
As a first-generation college student and Latina, Sotomayor talked about her struggles and subsequent accomplishments, resonating with the crowd and at times bringing people to tears. She walked among the seats in the auditorium, shaking hands while answering students’ questions. And at the end, President Taylor Eighmy presented her with a truly unique gift: a UTSA “first-gen” T-shirt. “I’ll be sure to wear it,” Sotomayor said, exiting to a standing ovation.
Take a look at images from her visit.
