Mayor Ron Nirenberg proclaimed May 2025 as Destination College Week on May 1, recognizing the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP), Cafe College and local higher-education partners for promoting college access across San Antonio.

The proclamation said more than 150,000 students are enrolled in 31 higher-education facilities across the city and noted that SAEP provides services to over 13,000 youth and adult learners and awards more than 5,000 scholarships annually. Dr. Vanessa Quiroga, executive director of community partnerships and campus visit experience at Texas A&M University–San Antonio, spoke on behalf of the higher-education community and highlighted the citywide collaboration among campuses, school districts and community organizations.

Chloe Bruno, a student at Texas A&M University–San Antonio, described herself as a first-generation college student and said the partnership and scholarship programs helped her pursue a degree in cybersecurity; she said she expects to graduate in December. Dr. Ana Acevedo, CEO of the San Antonio Education Partnership, reiterated that Cafe College is a one-stop resource for college advising and encouraged community participation in events including a Destination College Fair on May 14 and a College T-shirt Day on May 16.

Councilmembers applauded the partnership’s work; several serve on SAEP’s board or noted long-standing relationships with the program. The proclamation is intended to draw attention to college-going supports and the city’s investment in student advising, scholarships, and outreach events.

No formal council action or funding decisions were announced at the recognition; the proclamation highlights ongoing partnerships between the city, school districts, higher-education institutions and community organizations.