SAN ANTONIO – The University of Texas at San Antonio is moving closer to merging with UT Health San Antonio and is seeking approval for a new logo.
UTSA Senior Executive Director Christi Fish said the review process is underway.
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UTSA anticipates the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will formally recognize the merged institution effective Sept. 1.
The new logo would represent the institution as UT San Antonio, according to documents from the UT System Board of Regents.
“The University of Texas at San Antonio is entering a defining moment—one that carries immense promise for the future of higher education, health, and research in San Antonio, across Texas, and beyond,“ a portion of the statement read. ”As with all major initiatives within The University of Texas System, any next steps related to institutional brand assets are subject to formal review and approval by the UT System Board of Regents."
Fish said, “beloved traditions—like our Roadrunner spirit and mascot, Rowdy—remain part of our story.“
UTSA’s primary colors, orange and blue, will also remain.
“What is unfolding is far more than a visual refresh. It is the strategic development of a new brand narrative that reflects a bold, unified vision for who we are becoming together: the third-largest research university in the state of Texas,” Fish said. “This effort is rooted in a deep commitment to academic excellence, discovery, and public service, and is being shaped collaboratively by voices from across both institutions and the communities we serve.”
While the name was decided after more than 45 stakeholder meetings with over 1,000 people participating, some on social media gave the proposed new identity mixed reviews.
On X, user @MeepMeepMedia posted a screenshot of the proposed logo with a thinking emoji.
🤔 https://t.co/UoyDtyYj94 pic.twitter.com/MZSBTUzMyy
— Mr Meep (@MeepMeepMedia) May 6, 2025
The post received several responses, including:
“Looks like Whataburger lmao.”
“I like it!”
“As a UTSA alum and designer, this new logo feels like a downgrade, not a rebrand. We went from unique, bold and unmistakable San Antonio to...generic LinkedIn corporate. We weren’t just a “health science merger.” We were Roadrunners. Y’all didn’t unify us -- You erased us."
“I like it honestly, looks a little more prestigious and fitting for a research university.”
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