UTSA, Alamo Colleges District expands student transfer agreement with Promise-to-Promise partnership
The University of Texas at San Antonio and the Alamo Colleges District announced an expanded transfer agreement, allowing eligible students to start at any of the Alamo Colleges and transfer to UTSA to complete a four-year degree while having educational costs covered.
KSAT Q&A: Infectious disease doctor discusses COVID-19 reinfection with omicron, what to do when showing symptoms
Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio, joined Thursdayโs KSAT Q&A to discuss COVID-19 reinfection with the new variant, omicronโs effect on frontline health care workers and precautions to take for those who start showing symptoms and can't find a test.
San Antonio College turns the page on student journalism with end of The Ranger. Whatโs next for the program?
On Tuesday, student and professional journalists and administrators will meet to discuss the evolution and vision of student journalism at the five-campus Alamo Colleges District, home to more than 65,000 students.
Alamo Colleges District opens on-campus health clinics to offer low-cost services to students
Alamo Colleges District has opened two new on-campus health clinics in partnership with UT Health San Antonioโs School of Nursing to offer low-cost physical and mental health services to students, officials announced Wednesday.
SAISD partnering with Alamo Colleges, UTSA for student construction science and management program
SAN ANTONIO โ Sydney Lanier High School is getting more attention from higher education systems including the Alamo Colleges District and UTSA to create a stronger future for students. For the past two years, high schoolers like Hector Martรญnez have been earning credits towards an associates degree as part of the Construction Science P-Tech Program. โI came to school for this program,โ Martรญnez said. AdThe purpose of the program is to help fill the gap in the workforce, according to Donlee Wilson. โOur program focuses on building the next construction science management professional who will be leading a group or a team at a construction project or construction site.โStudents interested in the program can still register.
San Antonio leaders discuss cityโs economic recovery plans from coronavirus pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ Adapting to change โ that was the message during the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce virtual discussion on Friday. Mayor Ron Nirenberg, along with the chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District and president of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation were in attendance. They discussed what the city has dealt with since the coronavirus pandemic hit, and the path ahead as the city recovers. Officials also discussed the programs already in place that are working to improve the cityโs economy. RELATED: How to apply for food stamps, or SNAP benefits, in Texas
Alamo Colleges police officer dies from COVID-19, officials say
SAN ANTONIO โ A second Alamo Colleges District employee has died from the coronavirus, according to officials. DPS Officer Jose Buso has succumbed to the virus, as announced by officials on Friday. It is with a heavy heart that we share the reported passing of Alamo Colleges Police Officer Jose A. Buso from COVID-19.... Posted by Alamo Colleges Police Department on Friday, September 25, 2020Buso was assigned to the Patrol Division, where he became certified as a bicycle patrol officer and helped ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff at the college, according to officials. Before Buso joined Alamo Colleges, he was a deputy in the Bexar County Sheriffโs Office. RELATED: Most Alamo Colleges students will learn remotely, according to fall plan