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.

Pain affects an estimated one in five U.S. adults, costing $600 billion a year in medical expenses, lost productivity and disability.

President Taylor Eighmy and Dr. Francisco Cigarroa discuss combining the strengths of both institutions, what the historic merger means for San Antonio, and the opportunities ahead.

The new semester is especially momentous given the merger set for Sept. 1.