Dear Collegues, I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Lucas Macri will become the next Dean of the College of Sciences at UTRGV, effective June 2, 2025.
Dear Collegues, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jose Davila-Montes as the next Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at UTRGV. Dr. Davila-Montes is a Professor of Translation and Interpretation in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and has served as the Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts since June 2024.
We are proud to share that UTRGV's transition to Brightspace, a robust and user-friendly learning management system (LMS), is underway and currently on schedule for a Summer 2025 launch.
As we enter the final weeks of the fall 2024 semester, I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for all your hard work in making UTRGV one of the best institutions in our state and nation.
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Dear Colleagues, I send this message to inform our campus community that Paul Sharpe, Dean of University Libraries, has informed me of his intention to step down from his position effective January 3, 2025.
Dear Colleagues , as a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. Jennifer Rathbun as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Rathbun.
Dear Colleagues: With the growth of UTRGV, our international presence and scholarly programming have also advanced, creating opportunities for our faculty and students to do even more. It is for this reason that I have created the position of Vice Provost for International Study Programs.
Dear Colleagues, as a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. Patrick Barr-Melej as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Barr-Melej.
Dear Colleagues, as a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. William Donner as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Donner.
Dear Colleagues, as a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. Jose Davila-Montes as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Davila-Montes.
Dear Colleagues, we are pleased to announce that we have identified four finalists for the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts Dean position. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process of Dr. Jose Davila-Montes, Dr. William Donner, Dr. Patrick Barr-Melej, and Dr. Jennifer Rathbun.
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. Lucas Macri as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV College of Sciences. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Macri.
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. Timothy Huber as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV College of Sciences.
We are pleased to announce that we have identified three finalists for the UTRGV College of Sciences Dean position. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process of Dr. Timothy Huber, Dr. Lucas Macri, and Dr. Dan Knopf.
So far, the fall 2024 semester has been nothing short of remarkable. From being named the #1 University in Texas by Washington Monthly for the second straight year, to being honored by the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For® program, it has felt like a monthlong celebration. These achievements speak volumes about the dedication and passion each of you brings to our university, and we want to thank you for being such a vital part of our success.
By the time you receive this newsletter, we will have been back on campus for nearly a month. From my experience there’s nothing more exciting than to feel the energy as we all get into the swing of a new academic year. This time of year, I’m also reminded of what a privilege it has been to be your provost for a year and four months.
I am excited to inform our campus community that the UTRGV Community Historical Archeology Project with Schools (CHAPS) Program’s wonderful documentary film titled, “Ancient Landscapes of South Texas: Hiding in Plain Sight,” has been selected as a showcase film for the South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF).
We are excited to announce that UTRGV will be transitioning to Brightspace, a robust and user-friendly learning management system (LMS), over the course of the next academic year. To prepare for the Summer 2025 full launch of all courses in Brightspace, our implementation planning team will be working closely with the colleges and schools to ensure a smooth transition for faculty and students.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Syliva Aaronson Endowed Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences as Interim Dean of the Honors College, effective August 1st, 2024.
It is with genuine respect that I send this message to inform our community that Dr. Mark Andersen, Dean of the UTRGV Honors College, has announced his intention to step down as Dean on July 31, 2024.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Giorgio Gotti as the next Dean of the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCVCOBE). Dr. Gotti is a Professor of Accountancy and has served as the Interim Dean of RCVCOBE since August 2023.
I am pleased to appoint Dr. Jose Davila-Montes as the Interim Dean for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), effective June 1, 2024. As you may know, Dr. Davila-Montes is a Professor of Translation and Interpreting in the Department of Writing and Language Studies and has served the college as the Associate Dean for Assessment since 2021.
As a reminder, Dr. Giorgio Gotti has been recommended as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Gotti.
I start with some much-deserved kudos to our colleagues in the College of Education and P16 Integration. Three faculty members — Professors Leticia De Leon, Rene Corbiel, and Maria Elean Corbiel — were awarded the 2024 AACTE Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology. Additionally, the Educator Prep Program was newly presented with two commendations from the State Board for Educator Certification for “Rigorous and Robust Preparation” as well as “Preparing the Educators Texas Needs.”
As a reminder, Dr. Giorgio Gotti has been recommended as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Gotti.
As a reminder, Dr. Qing Hu has been recommended as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Hu.
As a reminder, the search committee has recommended Dr. Marla Stafford as a finalist for the position of Dean in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process for Dr. Stafford. They will be presenting to the campus community on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024.
We are pleased to announce that we have identified three finalists for the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship Dean position. We would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in the interview process of Dr. Marla Stafford, Dr. Qing Hu and Dr. Giorgio Gotti.
Hello again, Vaqueros! Here we are approaching the midpoint of the 2024 Spring Semester. From my many years in higher education, we know that faculty are just as eager as students to see spring break arrive. This past month has been a busy one, like most months, chock-full of meetings and events that keep me in awe of the hard work that every faculty, staff, and student produces to propel UTRGV forward.
It is with sincere respect and admiration that I send this message to inform our community that Dr. Walter Diaz has announced his intention to step down as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, to return to the faculty, effective the end of the Spring 2024 semester.
Welcome back, Vaqueros! We concluded 2023 by celebrating 2,800 graduates over two days of inspiring and invigorating commencements. On a hot weekend in December, our graduates savored these special moments with their loving families, memorializing them with photos across campus in Brownsville and Edinburg. Those two days remind us that we are one university with one identity.
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