Program History
In the year 2015 The University of Texas-Pan American and The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College became one institution under the name of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The university is known as “Los Vaqueros” or The Cowboys in Spanish.
Symbolism of the ROTC Crest
The shoulder loop insignia contains three main symbols: Orange, blue and green are the school’s colors. The chevron reversed alludes to the letter ‘V’, signifying Vaqueros, the school mascot, as well as the Rio Grande Valley. The solitary star is in tribute to Texas, the Lone Star State.