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You have that drive. The will to innovate. You have started a powerful educational journey. At UTRGV, you'll find support and inspiration to complete your degree and pursue your professional goals.
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Why UTRGV?

Innovation. Opportunity. Purpose. That’s what the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is about. With campuses throughout the Valley, UTRGV empowers successful futures, enhances daily life, and lets our region shine as a global innovator in higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technology that inspires positive change.

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Mission and Traditions

Discover what drives UTRGV’s purpose and vision for its students, community, and the Rio Grande Valley,  while also learning more about Vaqueros' traditions and history, whether it’s singing along to the lyrics of our UTRGV Alma Mater or proudly lifting your V’s up in support of our Vaqueros during a basketball game — knowing our traditions will help you feel our school spirit.

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Meet the President

Get to know Dr. Guy Bailey, our UTRGV President.

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Locations

Become familiar with our campus locations and points of interest located across our university. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

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Rankings and Recognition

UTRGV has earned numerous awards and has ranked among the best in Texas and the nation — and it’s all thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff, community, and bright students like you.

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Seal of Excelencia

UTRGV Earns Prestigious Seal of Excelencia

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been certified with the Seal of Excelencia for 2021.

UTRGV is one of just 10 institutions in the country to earn the Seal of Excelencia certification this year.

We are so proud to have achieved this certification and continue our focus on a commitment to intentionally SERVE Latino students.

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