Centers
Center for Bilingual Studies
The Center for Bilingual Studies (CBS) at UTRGV collaborates with faculty from various colleges across the university to support bilingual families and communities. CBS is part of the Office for Bilingual Integration and focuses on program development related to bilingualism and bilingual education. CBS engages with the local community and schools to advocate for dual language programs in South Texas. Additionally, CBS partners with non-profit organizations to plan parent conferences, collect oral histories, support local school districts, and provide professional development.
Center for Mexican American Studies
The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at UTRGV is a hub for community engagement programs and creative works focusing on the political, artistic, cultural, social, and economic conditions and contributions of Mexican Americans. The Center also connects the community with researchers and artists on campus working in the fields of Mexican American Studies. Committed to honoring the knowledge in communities, CMAS engages in programming, outreach, collaborative projects, and partnerships with community members and organizations.