UT San Antonio to Host 2026 University Excellence Awards

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will host its annual University Excellence Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, recognizing the achievements of faculty and staff. The event will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. In the H-E-B Student Union Ballrooms (HSU 1.104/1.106) on the UTSA Main Campus.

Celebrating Achievements and Service

The University Excellence Awards celebrate the accomplishments of academic campus faculty and staff, encompassing exceptional teaching, innovative research, and impactful advocacy. The ceremony will also honor employees celebrating milestone years of service with the university. More information about the awards and categories can be found on the University Excellence Awards website.

Distinguished Leadership in Attendance

UTSA President Taylor Eighmy, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Heather Shipley, and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Andrea Marks will be present at the ceremony.

Nominees and Recognition

Nominees for the awards are listed online, and their status will be updated on the nominee webpage as they progress through the selection process. View nominees online.

About the University Excellence Awards

The University Excellence Awards program includes the President’s Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards and the University Excellence Staff Awards, alongside recognition for years of service. The University Excellence Awards Steering Committee oversees the logistics of the awards process and ceremony.