University leaders say the merger has boosted student applications, student enrollment and overall institutional growth.
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Construction industry reports workforce shortages, but St. Philip’s College sees growth in the trades
St. Philip’s College hosted national construction associations to unveil the findings of a national survey that points at workforce as the biggest issue.
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UT San Antonio researchers unveil Genesis 2.0, a solution to AI’s catastrophic forgetting
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.
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San Antonio-area colleges seek Workforce Pell eligibility in first round of applications
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.
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Alamo Colleges’ enrollment expected to hit a milestone this fall. A year earlier than expected.
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.
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Texas HB 8 funding changes will cost Alamo Colleges millions in state funding
House Bill 8 tied community college funding to student outcomes, but now the model is being adjusted as colleges outperformed state expectations.
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Basking in increased visibility, Trinity’s new branding draws from historic sun imagery
The refresh also includes a website redesign and updated messaging to draw a larger audience.
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UT San Antonio summit renews mission to serve rural South Texas communities
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.
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Vaccines, transcripts and more: How educators combat the summer melt threatening college enrollment
The summer melt phenomenon affects recent high school graduates who might find themselves alone in the transition to college.
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Alamo Colleges District launches one-stop hub for workforce training programs
The institute will operate as the main access point for those seeking short-term credentials to enter a new field.