Inspiring Stories

Are you curious about life at UTRGV? Dive into stories from our inspiring community of students, alumni, and faculty. From academic achievements and campus growth to healthcare and personal journeys, these stories bring the UTRGV experience to life.

Sep

2025

Valley-made Doctors: UTRGV School of Medicine physician graduates ready to serve community

Dr. Adrian Barrera, a first-generation college graduate and the first doctor in his family, took a non-linear path to medicine. After earning a biology degree, he spent six years in various jobs, struggling with self-doubt about attending medical school. The announcement of a new medical school in the Valley inspired him to pursue his dream.

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Sep

2025

UTRGV Marks Decade of Excellence

This year, as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley commemorates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on a decade filled with notable accomplishments and transformative innovations, along with the challenges that have shaped our journey.

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Sep

2025

UTRGV Day kicks off university’s 10-year anniversary celebration

From freshmen to seniors, and across the Upper to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Vaquero spirit was on full display on UTRGV Day as the university celebrated its10-year anniversary on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff gathered in Edinburg, McAllen, Brownsville and Harlingen for commemorative giveaways – t-shirts, pins, pennants and more – while taking part in this historic occasion.

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Sep

2025

A Decade of Growth: UTRGV opens Fall 2025 with another record enrollment

UTRGV set a first-day enrollment record for the sixth consecutive year Tuesday, welcoming 35,812 students to open the Fall 2025 semester. The milestone coincides with the university’s 10th anniversary, a decade in which enrollment has grown by more than 26% and UTRGV has emerged as one of the fastest-growing universities in the nation.

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Aug

2025

UTRGV makes history with inaugural football game

More than 12,000 fans filled Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium, with another 8,000 gathered outside for tailgates, pep rallies, and watch parties. The roar of the crowd, the drumbeat of the marching band, and the sea of orange and gray created an atmosphere that felt like both a celebration and a homecoming.

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The Recap

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