As UT San Antonio continues to expand its impact, the university’s vision for education, research and economic development is shaping the future of San Antonio. President Taylor Eighmy visited with Lorenzo Gomez III of The Cilantro Diaries and guest co-host Beto Altamirano, CEO of Tech Bloc, to discuss the university’s growth and its role in building a thriving innovation ecosystem in San Antonio.
The episode includes:
- Why great cities need great universities — and vice versa.
- The strategy behind bringing more than 10,000 students downtown.
- How UT San Antonio is becoming a national powerhouse in research and opportunity.
- The industries shaping San Antonio’s future — from cybersecurity to biotech.
- Why downtown development (including Project Marvel) is critical to attracting talent.
- The opportunity to build a true innovation ecosystem in San Antonio.
What does it take to transform a city? Listen to this Cilantro Diaries episode with President Taylor Eighmy.
