INSIDE 12 Kicking It
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A simulator designed by UTSA students boils down the science of football’s perfect kick.
Under the Mortarboard
Decorating mortarboards has become an unofficial highlight of commencement. As UTSA celebrates 100,000 graduates, meet the individuals behind some of the ceremony’s unique mortarboard stories.
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Saving the Past
In Iraq, two UTSA professors have joined the effort to preserve ancient sites.
The Paseo
Community
Teaching the word 4 our 8 Let future go forth The teachers and faculty at Forester Elementary exemplify the education pipeline.
Professor Ethan Wickman turns a president’s words into music.
Unlocking 6 the Cloud
One San Antonio middle school is working with UTSA and UT Austin to change how students are disciplined.
Cutting-edge technologies come to UTSA.
7 Rowdy Cents
10 Let’s Circle It
Students can learn money manageRoadrunner ment techniques Sports with this free Sports briefs; plus program. a profile on Megan Low, the softball team’s not-so-secret weapon.
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Big university’s 28 small start Get to know a few of the first to graduate in 1974.
30 Truckin’ Tomato UTSA alum Shaun Lee brings the farmers market to you.
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Profile of communication studies trailblazer Dariela Rodriguez ’00, M.A. ’08; and Generations Federal Credit Union CEO Steve Schipull B.B.A ’89; plus other campus and alumni news.
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