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The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Courtesy of UTSA Communications

UTSA welcomes Dr. Taylor Eighmy

Samuel De Leon August 22, 2017

For months, the presidential search committee met silently to distinguish candidates from which to choose the next president of UTSA. After an arduous process, a loud thud came from the presidential search...

Interim President Pedro Reyes addresses students. Benjamin Shirani, The Paisano.

Letter from UTSA president

paisano.online1 June 8, 2017

Dear New Roadrunners, Welcome to UTSA! We are so excited that you have joined us as the newest members of our Roadrunner family, and I want to personally congratulate you on all of your hard work and...

The takeaway from a president’s departure

Editorial staff April 11, 2017

Former President Ricardo Romo’s departure was a tumultuous and confusing time for UTSA. During challenging times, it’s important to look for opportunities to grow, ways to improve and silver linings. Romo’s...

Dr. Romo steps down as UTSA President

Dr. Romo steps down as UTSA President

Isaac Serna March 8, 2017

Dr. Ricardo Romo has stepped down as president of UTSA, effective March 3, following an investigation related to his conduct. Romo released a statement saying, “It is now my desire to step down as president...

The UT System owes us transparency

Editorial staff March 2, 2017

It’s been two weeks since UTSA President Ricardo Romo was placed on administrative leave pending a review of allegations to his conduct. The announcement was made in an email sent to UTSA faculty by...

What Does Our Future Hold?

What Does Our Future Hold?

Samuel De Leon February 23, 2017

Current university President Ricardo Romo has taken administrative leave pending a review of his conduct. The presidential search committee continues to search for Romo’s replacement, who is set to start...

UTSA President Ricardo Romo issues statement regarding administrative leave

UTSA President Ricardo Romo issues statement regarding administrative leave

Isaac Serna February 15, 2017

President Ricardo Romo issued a statement through his attorney in response to the UT System’s decision to place him on administrative leave. In the statement dated Feb. 16 Romo said, “UTSA has informed...

A truly rowdy presidential search forum

Caroline Traylor January 12, 2017

Last September, UTSA President Ricardo Romo—who made UTSA history as the university’s first Latino and longest serving president—announced his plans to retire, effective August 2017. To launch the...

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