Frances Matos

Frances Matos, Ph.D., is a Professor of Practice in the University College at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She has been at UTSA since Fall 2020 and brings over 20 years of academic experience. Her primary affiliation is with the University College, where she contributes to academic strategies and student success initiatives.

Her research interests focus on literary theory, poetry, and music, with a particular emphasis on art history and urban art. She explores the intersection of writer-reader roles in urban art forms like graffiti. Her work bridges theoretical and creative dimensions of cultural expression.

Dr. Matos is based at the Main Campus in San Antonio, TX, located in GSR 1.104. The University College's mission emphasizes equipping students to flourish academically and professionally. Though no specific grants, awards, or articles are listed, her contributions center on pedagogical innovation and cultural studies within the humanities.