This is the official, regental name of the university and is NEVER incorrect to use. “The” is always capitalized before the formal names of all University of Texas institutions. The exception is if you are abbreviating the names such as “UTSA.” This does not take a capitalized “The” prior to the name. The consistent use of the name plays a critical role in the university’s identity system by building greater recognition throughout the community and the world. Although a “DBA” (Doing Business As) name has been used for the university, the formal, official, regental name — given by The University of Texas System Board of Regents — remains unchanged.
Official/Regental Name
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
When the UT Health San Antonio name appears as text, there should be no space between the “U” and the “T,” and periods are not used in the “UT” abbreviation. Do not break “UT” and “Health” onto separate lines when writing the institution name. “San Antonio” should always follow “UT Health,” since there are multiple UT Health institutions within the state.
Abbreviations and acronyms, such as “UTHSCSA” or “UTHSA,” are not to be used in any outward-facing communications as they fail to clearly convey the university’s name, identity and reputation to the general public.
When writing text for brochures, press releases, print ads and other longer pieces of communication, the recommended designations for the university’s name are:
First Reference
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Second Reference
UT Health San Antonio
This is the “DBA” (Doing Business As) name for the university.
Third Reference and Subsequent Reference
UT Health San Antonio
or: the university, the institution
or: the health science center