104. Inside UTSA Honors College: A Different Kind of Higher Education

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we take a deep dive into UTSA Honors College—one of the most unique and rapidly evolving honors programs in Texas. Unlike traditional programs, UTSA Honors College is built around real-world experience, preparing students for competitive careers, top graduate programs, and leadership roles. But what makes this program different? Bob sits down with Dr. Jill Fleuriet, Vice Provost for Honors Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), to explore the college’s transformative approach to education, how it’s expanding opportunities for high-achieving students, and why UTSA can be poised to be a national leader in experiential learning. They discuss: • How UTSA Honors College is redefining the college experience • The career and graduate school advantages for UTSA Honors students • Why experiential learning is the future of higher education • The newest programs, partnerships, and student opportunities at UTSA -- --  ✉️ Subscribe to Bob's Newsletter 📝 Resources & Show Notes -- --  RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE 📽 #100. The Future of UTSA with President Taylor Eighmy: Merger, Expansion & Big Plans for San Antonio – UTSA is rapidly evolving into a top public research university, with a historic merger with UT Health San Antonio now in progress. In this episode of bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Dr. Taylor Eighmy, President of UTSA, to discuss what this transformation means for students, the local economy, and the broader San Antonio community. They explore the university’s ambitious vision, the impact of UTSA’s expansion downtown, and what’s next as the institution cements its place as a Tier One research powerhouse. -- --  CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram 🔗 Join us on LinkedIn 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube SPONSORS 🙌 Support the show & see our sponsors THANK YOU ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts ⭐ Rate us on Spotify