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Danya Pérez

San Antonio Report

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UT San Antonio researchers unveil Genesis 2.0, a solution to AI’s catastrophic forgetting

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportAugust 18, 2026August 20, 2026

They worked closely with neuroscientists to understand how to create algorithms and hardware to help machines learn without forgetting and use low energy while at it.

Posted inSan Antonio

San Antonio-area colleges seek Workforce Pell eligibility in first round of applications

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportAugust 15, 2026August 20, 2026

At least a few San Antonio-area colleges have submitted programs for approval — in hopes they can soon offer this financial aid source to students.

Posted inSan Antonio

Alamo Colleges’ enrollment expected to hit a milestone this fall. A year earlier than expected.

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportAugust 12, 2026August 20, 2026

About 103,000 students are projected to start the fall semester at Alamo Colleges District, a goal reached at least a year ahead of schedule as it faces revenue woes.

Posted inSan Antonio

Texas HB 8 funding changes will cost Alamo Colleges millions in state funding

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026

House Bill 8 tied community college funding to student outcomes, but now the model is being adjusted as colleges outperformed state expectations.

Posted inSan Antonio

Basking in increased visibility, Trinity’s new branding draws from historic sun imagery

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJuly 30, 2026July 31, 2026

The refresh also includes a website redesign and updated messaging to draw a larger audience.

Posted inSan Antonio

UT San Antonio summit renews mission to serve rural South Texas communities

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJuly 10, 2026July 14, 2026

The summit was a space to explore the contemporary challenges and opportunities in rural South Texas and how to better recommit to serving its residents.

Posted inSan Antonio

Vaccines, transcripts and more: How educators combat the summer melt threatening college enrollment

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJuly 10, 2026July 14, 2026

The summer melt phenomenon affects recent high school graduates who might find themselves alone in the transition to college.

Posted inSan Antonio

Alamo Colleges District launches one-stop hub for workforce training programs

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJuly 7, 2026July 14, 2026

The institute will operate as the main access point for those seeking short-term credentials to enter a new field.

Posted inSan Antonio

Alamo Colleges District seeks approval for city’s first land surveying certificate program

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJune 28, 2026July 14, 2026

If approved by the board and commission, the program will begin at Northwest Vista College, with the option to expand across the other four colleges — San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northeast Lakeview College and Palo Alto College. 

Posted inSan Antonio

OLLU closes its Center for Mexican American Studies and Research, leaders say shift expands access

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJune 24, 2026June 26, 2026

The center’s space and its collections will be preserved, officials said, and its work will be divided among multiple departments.

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