Messages from the Provost

The Provost Post: October 2025 - October 24 , 2025

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Cortez as Dean of Libraries. Dean Cortez brings over two decades of experience in academic librarianship and library administration, including more than a decade in leadership roles at UTRGV and its predecessor institutions.

The Provost Post: October 2025 - October 6 , 2025

UTRGV celebrates its first ten years of remarkable growth and achievement, including new schools, national recognition, and the launch of its football program—thanks to the dedication of its faculty, staff, and students. 

The Provost Post: June 2025 - June  10, 2025

As we look into the rearview mirror at what was the spring 2025 semester, what a busy and successful semester it has been! 

Provost Announcement: Honors College Dean Appointment - May  15, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Zulmaris Diaz has been selected as the next Dean of the Honors College at UTRGV.

Provost Announcement: Interim Dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science - May  7, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Freeman as the Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at UTRGV.

New School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies - April  29, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the creation of the School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies (PPLSS) within the College of Liberal Arts.

Provost Announcement: Change in Leadership - College of Engineering and Computer Science - April  8, 2025

Dear Colleagues, I write to inform you that Dr. Ala Qubbaj has announced that he will step down as Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, to return to the faculty effective June 2, 2025.

The Provost Post February 2025 - February  28, 2025

As we approach the mid-point of the spring 2025 semester, I want to take a moment to recognize all the wonderful things you are doing to bring acclaim to our institution.