UTSA Opens Major Downtown Campus Expansion with New Career and AI Programs

The university's San Pedro II facility aims to drive education, research, and economic mobility in San Antonio's growing tech corridor.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:54pm

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A vibrant, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a repeated image of a laptop computer in a grid of bright, overlapping colors, conceptually representing the technology-focused programs and facilities at the new UTSA San Pedro II campus.UTSA's new San Pedro II campus expansion aims to prepare students for careers in San Antonio's growing tech industry.San Antonio Today

The University of Texas at San Antonio has opened a new 180,000-square-foot facility called San Pedro II, which will expand opportunities for students to access top-rated undergraduate and graduate degree programs in growing technology industries. The campus will house the College of AI, Cyber, and Computing, offering 11 undergraduate programs, 12 graduate programs, and six graduate-level certificate programs, including one of the nation's only bachelor's programs in Applied Data Analytics.

Why it matters

The new San Pedro II campus is part of UTSA's efforts to deepen its connections to the local community and prepare students for careers in fast-evolving tech fields. By providing hands-on learning, industry networking, and entrepreneurial opportunities, the university aims to develop a pipeline of highly trained talent for San Antonio's growing technology workforce.

The details

San Pedro II will include the USAA Student Success Center, which will offer integrated advising, academic support, personalized coaching, and career preparation programming for students in the College of AI, Cyber, and Computing. The Harvey E. Najim Innovation District will enable students to launch startups and collaborate on industry projects, while the Valero Engagement Center will serve as a hub for industry collaboration, events, and conferences.

  • UTSA opened the new San Pedro II campus on April 6, 2026.

The players

Heather Shipley

UT San Antonio provost and senior executive vice president for academic affairs.

UTSA

The University of Texas at San Antonio, a public research university located in San Antonio, Texas.

College of AI, Cyber, and Computing

A college within UTSA that offers 11 undergraduate programs, 12 graduate programs, and six graduate-level certificate programs, including one of the nation's only bachelor's programs in Applied Data Analytics.

USAA Student Success Center

A center within the San Pedro II campus that will provide integrated advising, academic support, personalized coaching, and career preparation programming for students in the College of AI, Cyber, and Computing.

Harvey E. Najim Innovation District

A district within the San Pedro II campus that will enable students to launch startups and facilitate collaborative industry projects.

Valero Engagement Center

A hub within the San Pedro II campus for industry collaboration, events, and conferences, backed by a $1.5 million investment from Valero supporting scholarships and experiential learning.

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What they’re saying

“At UT San Antonio, we are committed to designing academic experiences that prepare students for what comes next. San Pedro II advances our academic vision for a university that is deeply connected to place, people and purpose, ensuring our graduates are career-ready and prepared to lead in fast-evolving fields.”

— Heather Shipley, UT San Antonio provost and senior executive vice president for academic affairs

The takeaway

The opening of UTSA's San Pedro II campus represents the university's commitment to providing students with the skills and experiences needed to thrive in San Antonio's growing technology sector. By integrating industry collaboration, entrepreneurship, and career-focused programming, UTSA is positioning itself as a key driver of economic mobility and workforce development in the region.