Dr. Taylor Eighmy
President of The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Taylor Eighmy is the sixth president of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the acting president of UT Health San Antonio. Under his leadership, UTSA is expanding its research profile, strengthening industry partnerships, and spearheading San Antonio’s knowledge economy. A champion for public research universities, he has driven UTSA’s merger with UT Health San Antonio, set to make it the third-largest public research institution in Texas. Before joining UTSA in 2017, Dr. Eighmy held leadership roles at the University of New Hampshire, Texas Tech University, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He serves on numerous national and local boards, advocating for higher education, economic development, and research innovation. Dr. Eighmy holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.
100. The Future of UTSA with President Taylor Eighmy: Merger, Expansi…
This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown explores how UTSA is rapidly evolving into a top public research university—and what this means for San Antonio’s future. With its confirmed merger with UT Health San Antonio now in progress, UTSA is...