Merger of The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

I am writing to notify you of a major institutional change and to ask for your guidance on any steps needed to ensure UT San Antonio is accurately reflected in The Nature Index. Please let me know what information you require from us to update your materials.

On August 22, 2024, the University of Texas System Board of Regents authorized the integration of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). Effective September 1, 2025, the two institutions officially merged to form UT San Antonio—now the third largest research university in Texas uniting strengths in education, research, innovation and healthcare.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), our accrediting body, approved the merger in June 2025, following submission of a prospectus in March.
KEY DETAILS
• Institutions merged: UT Health San Antonio and University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
• New formal name: The University of Texas at San Antonio
• New brand name: UT San Antonio
• Merger date: September 1, 2025

Thank you in advance for your assistance regarding the actions we should take to ensure UT San Antonio is properly evaluated and reflected in your rankings. I can be reached at +01 210 458 8657.