UTSA’s most academically diverse college, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts contributes to the education of virtually every student at UTSA. In addition to exemplary teaching, the college produces quality research and creative works in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

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OVATIONS Magazine

Explore the latest issue of Ovations magazine and see how COLFA is shaping the future of the liberal and fine arts! It highlights the work of our faculty, students, and alumni while showing how their ideas and creativity shape the world around them.

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Our COLFA Student Success Center is here to support you during your college career! From skill-building workshops to networking opportunities to study abroad, our center will help you acclimate yourself to UTSA and thrive.

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Degree and certificate programs

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Research Centers

$2M

in projects funded through 49 grants

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Certificate Programs

College of Liberal and Fine Arts Events

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Sep - Oct

5 - 25

2025

Courage, Valor, Mужество, Mужність, 勇气

This exhibition displays the artworks produced by this group of immigrant artists during the span of the program.

Sep - Nov

10 - 1

2025

XXII Biennial Faculty & Staff Exhibition

On View September 10 - November 1, 2025

Sep

15 - 18

2025

Rise and Thrive Week

A fun week of activities, workshops, and events to help you thrive!

Sep

18

2025

Art Above Everything with Stephanie Elizondo Griest

Presented in partnership with Gemini Ink Journalist Cecilia Ballí will join Stephanie Elizondo Griest in a conversation at Gemini Ink’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Northwest Vista College’s Innovation Center at 6:30 pm.

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September 4, 2025

OVATIONS Magazine: Innovation in Action: COLFA's Blueprint for Tomorrow's Worforce

When students ask, “Will I really use this in my career?” COLFA answers confidently with having released many new programs over the last two years that blend practical skills with creativity for the evolving workforce.

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July 6, 2025

UTSA center can run your question through a survey

Published by San Antonio Express-News

The university's 2-year-old Center for Public Opinion Research plans to accept submission through July 18.

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June 26, 2025

Now Hiring at the UTSA School of Art!

We currently have an open position for an Administrative Assistant I/II.

Scene from Cantonese Opera

May 31, 2025

Dr. Wing Chung Ng interviewed with Oregon Public Broadcasting about Cantonese Opera

"A Portland group was formed to support China during wartime. Now it fights a battle to keep the beat of traditional music alive" By Winston Szeto (OPB)