Established in 2001, the Voelcker Fund is dedicated to supporting medical research and healthcare advancements in San Antonio. The fund focuses on providing grants to researchers and organizations striving to improve patient care, enhance medical education and foster breakthroughs in biomedical research.
The generous gift will afford short-term emergency support for doctoral students in the College of Sciences, enabling them to continue their education and research in Fall 2025.
“At UTSA and within the College of Sciences, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting our students, ensuring they have the resources not only to persist but to thrive,” said Stephanie Santorico, dean of the College of Sciences. “This generous gift creates a powerful ripple effect, enabling us to provide direct student support and maintain momentum in other vital areas.”
With an estimated $30 million needed to close the remaining research and student funding gap in the College of Sciences and across UTSA’s eight other colleges, there remains a significant need to support students and research.