In the second episode of Launchpad: Voices of UT San Antonio, Taylor Eighmy and Francisco Cigarroa share how integrating the missions of two top-tier research institutions will make lives better.

The integration of two top-tier research institutions heralds a new era at UT San Antonio. Listen to university leaders discuss the future in a special five-part podcast series.

Watch the video of Vasan Ramachandran, dean of the School of Public Health, where he discusses the impact of the merger and the future needs in the workforce.

As UT San Antonio expands its impact, the statement serves as both a declaration of values and a promise to the communities it serves.

The leaders will drive divisions, colleges, schools, departments and teams forward as the university strives to become a model for exemplary public research universities nationwide.

President Eighmy and Dr. Cigarroa take a deeper dive into the possibilities for the new university and how the merger will make lives better in San Antonio, Texas and beyond.

"Today marks the start of something truly special, and while we’ve already made history, I’m confident the very best is yet to come."

The institution now ranks as the third-largest public research university in Texas.

Learn what’s behind the new logo and brand for The University of Texas at San Antonio, launching today.