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- Community
New public health, child care, housing and recreational developments are set to expand student opportunities
During the 2020s, Texas A&M University-San Antonio will see academic expansions that will take advantage of both new in-house and public infrastructure built on neighboring land. In an Aug. Full Story » -
- Campus
Online survey will help improve mental health resources on campus
Students still have time to complete an online survey that will help Texas A&M University-San Antonio enhance mental health resources on campus. The anonymous “Healthy Minds Study,” a research Full Story » -
- Community
VIDA development prepares for home building
SouthStar Communities will begin building homes later this year in the development near Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Homes are expected to be ready for move-in next year. The New Full Story » -
- Featured Series
Video: The first nine weeks of residential life
Texas A&M University-San Antonio welcomed approximately 280 undergraduate students to Esperanza Hall, the university’s first privatized dorm run by American Campus Communities (ACC). The private company with headquarters located Full Story » -
- Residential Life
Esperanza Hall Demands Hygienic Standards from Freshmen
Keyland “KB” Burel, a first-year business major and resident of Esperanza Hall, called his new home “one of the nicest dorm rooms I’ve ever seen.” After a fast year of Full Story »
On Aug. 19, approximately 300 students moved into Esperanza Hall, A&M-San Antonio’s first on-campus dormitory. For many students, it marks the first time they are living independently. In this project, we report on how students are adapting to living on a newly developed residential campus. In addition, we take a look at the financial decisions as the university partners with private developers, such as American Campus Communities, to accommodate future growth under a tight fiscal budget.
