The list of University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) people includes notable alumni, faculty, and affiliates of UTSA. The term "UTSA" is used more commonly than University of Texas at San Antonio, and the term "Roadrunners" is commonly used to refer to students and alumni of UTSA.
UTSA alumni
Academia, science, and technology NameNotabilityReferenceMeredith Haybiomedical researcher, professor, and former provost of the University of ArizonaFarnam Jahanianpresident of Carnegie Mellon UniversityBurcu ÖzsoyTurkish scientist and Director of the Istanbul Technical University Polar Research Center (PolReC), the first Turkish polar research center
Athletics NameNotabilityReferenceJustin AndersonMLB pitcher for the Los Angeles AngelsJohn BormannMLB catcher for the Pittsburgh PiratesBruce Bowenformer NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs, attended and received credit for public relations classesUTSA holds annual Athletics Banquet on Thursday night". goUTSA.com. Retrieved November 23, 2012.Devin Brownformer NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs and NBA Champion (2005)Michael Connellprofessional golferMarcus Davenportfootball player, selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft by the New Orleans SaintsJohan Edforsprofessional golferRichard FröhlichGerman basketball playerDerrick Gervinformer NBA player (brother of George Gervin), 1995 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP UTSA football quarterback; Conference USA Most Valuable Player in 2022 Alexander Hernandezprofessional mixed martial artist, currently in the UFC's Lightweight DivisionPhil Huiprofessional poker player and the winner of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2019 World Series of Poker; played golf at the University of Texas-San Antonio and professionally before turning to pokerLiza Hunter-GalvanOlympian in the 2004 Summer Olympics (Athens) and 2008 Summer Olympics (Beijing)Leroy Hurdprofessional basketball player currently with the Italian team Sebastiani RietiBen LectomeB.B.A. Marketing '95; first to swim across the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Cod to the French shore of Quiberon without the aid of a flotation device or kickboard; later made a historic swim across the Pacific Ocean, chronicled in the full-length documentary The Swim by Discovery Les Maruoprofessional football player; 4th overall pick in the 2021 CFL DraftDavid Morgan IItight end for the Minnesota Vikings; became UTSA's first draftee in the NFL when the Vikings selected him in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL DraftBill PetersNHL head coach of the Calgary FlamesBrian Pricefootball player, signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016María José RojasClass of '14; Chilean professional footballer; has played for the Chilean National women's soccer team on several occasions but most notably in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup; first Chilean female player to be contracted internationallyKevin StrongNFL player, defensive tackle for the Detroit LionsJosiah TauaefaNFL player, linebacker for the New York GiantsTriston WadeNFL player, free safety for the Seattle SeahawksTeddy WilliamsNFL player for the Carolina Panthers, played in Super Bowl 50Tariq WoolenNFL player, Super Bowl LX champion, and first UTSA football player to make the Pro Bowl
Arts and literature NameNotabilityReferenceSusan BudgeM.F.A. '99; internationally known ceramic sculptor artist with works included in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the San Angelo Museum of Art, the Art Museum at Northern Arizona State University, the Art Museum of South Texas, and the New Orleans Museum of ArtRafael C. Castilloauthor of Distant Journeys and Aurora; Op-Ed Arts writer for San Antonio Express-NewsRolando GomezB.A. '01; professional photographer, author, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal recipient Marcia Gygli King'80 M.F.A; artist with works in the Guggenheim Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Newark Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, San Antonio Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum and National Museum of Women in the ArtsJimmy Kuehnle contemporary artist and professor at the Cleveland Institute of ArtMarilyn Lanfearartist with works in the permanent collections of the San Antonio Museum of Art, Art Museum of South Texas, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtDeanna RaybournNew York Times and USA Today bestselling novelistDario RobletoB.F.A. '97; conceptual artist with works profiled in numerous publications and media including Radiolab, Krista Tippet's On Being, and The New York TimesKathy Vargas'84; internationally acclaimed artist with works in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's permanent collection
Business and law NameNotabilityReferenceJames Bodenstedt'96 president/CEO of MUY CompaniesJames Mbowe NyondoMalawian lawyer; development worker; presidential candidate of Malawi
Film, journalism, television, and theatre NameNotabilityReferenceMichelle Beadlesports TV host for ESPNUSA Today: Michelle Beadle's NBC Sports debut set with new roleJC CaylenYouTube personality with millions of followers; nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in Escape the Night; appeared in Boo! A Madea Halloween and Boo 2! A Madea HalloweenDayna Devonactress, journalist and co-host of the infotainment show ExtraJulian S. Garciaretired school teacher; short story writer; former Associate Editor of ViAztlan, international journal of arts and lettersFreddy Lockhartcomedian, actor, writer, and producerKim SpradlinCBS' Survivor: One World winner
Military NameNotabilityReferenceAnthony J. RockUnited States Air Force inspector generalSarah E. Zabelmajor general in the US Air Force, director of the Information Technology Acquisition process Development, Office of the US Air Force, and former vice director of the US Defense Information Systems Agency
Music NameNotabilityReferenceAJ CastilloTejano artistTravis Scottrapper and record producer
Politics NameNotabilityReferenceMaría Antonietta Berriozábal activist, Harvard Fellow, and author; in 1981, first Hispanic woman to serve on the city council of San Antonio, where she served District One for ten years before running for mayor in 1991; member of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board at Harvard UniversityRosie CastroM.P.A. '83; civil rights activist, educator, and poet; former interim Dean of Student Affairs at Palo Alto College; member of the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; mother of former presidential candidate Julian Castro and House Representative Joaquin CastroElisa Chan first Asian-American and first immigrant member of the San Antonio City Council, serving one term, 2009–2013Philip CortezDemocratic member of the Texas House of Representatives; previously state representative for House District 117 during the 83rd Legislative Session; serves in the United States Air Force ReserveMonica De La Cruzmember of the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Republican to represent Texas's 15th congressional districtTrey Martinez FischerDemocratic member of the Texas House of Representatives who represents the 116th District, serving since 2019; previously held this seat 2000–2017; named one of the "10 Best Legislators" by Texas Monthly magazine in 2013 and 2015Roland Gutierrezmember of the Texas State Senate from the 119th District; formerly served in the Texas House of Representatives and was the driving force in establishing Texas A&M University at San Antonio; UTSA class of '95Christian MenefeeMember of the U.S. House of Representatives and first African American elected county attorney of Harris County, TexasTammy MoralesB.A.; member of the Seattle City Council from District 2Rolando Pablosformer Texas secretary of state; class of '94Leo PachecoM.P.A., Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 118Howard W. Peakformer mayor of San Antonio, 1997–2001; Class of 1975Sylvia Romotax assessor-collector for Bexar County; former member of the Texas House of Representatives, first woman elected to this positionEmmy RuizWhite House director of Political Strategy and Outreach for the Joe Biden administrationMario Marcel Salascivil rights leaderUTSA Archives and Special Collections - Mario Marcel Salas Biographical note
UTSA faculty and affiliates +NameNotabilityReferenceGuy Baileyformer UTSA provost; current president of the University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyRena BiziosLutcher Brown Chair and professor of biomedical engineering at UTSASusan Budgeceramic sculptor, full professor, and head of CeramicsNorma Elia Cantúauthor and former professor of English at UTSAHenry Cisneroslocal activist; former professor; president of Univision; US Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentLarry Cokerformer National Championship head coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes Football; first head coach of the UTSA football teamRudy Davalosfirst athletic director at UTSATaylor Eighmysixth university president of the University of Texas at San AntonioMansour Omar El-KikhiaLibyan activist, adviser, author, and former chairman of the Department of Political Science and GeographyKimberly Andrews Espyprovost and senior vice president for academic affairs (2018–2023)Peter T. Flawnsecond university president of the University of Texas at San AntonioSteven G. Kellmanauthor and professor of EnglishSamuel A. Kirkpatrickfourth university president of the University of Texas at San AntonioKen Littleartist and professorBonnie Lyonspoet and literary criticQue McMasterformer track and field coachMark Olberdingformer NBA player and UTSA basketball coachZorica Pantic-Tannerformer dean of the College of Engineering; currently the fourth president of Wentworth Institute of TechnologyGeorge PerryAlzheimer's disease researcher, dean and professorDarhyl S. Ramseyauthor and former professorRicardo Romofifth university president of the University of Texas at San AntonioMario Marcel Salaslecturer of Political Science and African American Studies; author; civil rights activist; former City of San Antonio Council member, 1997–2001Nikos Salingarosmathematician and polymath known for his work on urban theoryDavid J. Schneider psychologist and former professorNevil Shedstudent program coordinator at the UTSA University Center; former NBA player; played for the 1966 Texas Western Miners, whose story was made into the movie Glory RoadHeather Shipleyinterim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs (2023-), inaugural holder of the Hispanic Thriving Institution Endowed Chair for the Dean of University CollegeIvy R. Taylorpublic administration professor; former City of San Antonio Council member (2009–2014); former Mayor of San Antonio (2014–2017)Jon Taylorprofessor of Political Science and chairman of the Department of Political Science and GeographyArleigh B. Templetonfirst university president of the University of Texas at San AntonioBrooks Thompsonformer NBA player; former UTSA head basketball coachJeff Traylorthird UTSA football head coach in program history; Big 12 Recruiter of the Year; former associate head coach and running back coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks and SMU MustangsFrank Wilsonformer head coach of the UTSA football team; took UTSA to their first FBS bowl gameMiguel José Yacamánphysicist; chair of the Physics Department at UTSA
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