The University of Texas at San Antonio announced on Monday that a faculty member was among those killed in the catastrophic July Fourth floods.
SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio community is mourning the lives lost in the deadly July Fourth flooding in the Texas Hill Country, including one faculty member. University officials said two students are also believed to be among the many who remain missing.
This marks the first confirmed death of a victim from San Antonio in this latest tragedy.
The school announced the passing of Psychology Senior Lecturer Katheryn Eads, who joined UTSA in 2022 and became a full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychology in the College for Health, Community and Policy this year.
“Dr. Eads was an extraordinary educator whose devotion to her students and to the craft of teaching embodied the very best of our academic community,” said Heather Shipley, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “Through her insight, expertise and unwavering commitment to student success, she inspired generations of learners and colleagues alike. Her absence leaves a profound void at UTSA, but her impact will continue to resonate through the lives she touched.”
UTSA said a number of faculty and staff live or own property in areas devastated by the floods. University officials say they have reached out to those employees to offer assistance and support. Additional support resources are also available to students, faculty and staff at this time, according to UTSA.
“The last several days have been deeply painful for our university community as we continue to learn more about the immense devastation and loss that is so close to us,” UTSA President Taylor Eighmy said.
The university said it remains in close contact with regional partners for information about those still missing as search operations continue.