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    The faculty and staff of UTRGV's College of Sciences are committed to student success and research excellence, offering unique opportunities for students at the undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral level.

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    The College of Sciences combines a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate education with the very best of a top-tier research university. Our focus is undergraduate and graduate education, and we provide you with opportunities to achieve your educational goals, whatever they are, from a bachelor's degree to a Ph.D.

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We take pride in equipping students for diverse careers in the sciences.

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Mission

The College of Sciences combines a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education with the very best of a top-tier research university. We provide you with opportunities to achieve your educational goals, from a bachelor's degree to a Masters or a Ph.D.

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Dean's List

The dean's list is a prestigious academic recognition published after each regular semester, highlighting the names of undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance.
Schools and Departments

UTRGV offers diverse science, math, and health programs with flexible degrees and research opportunities.

Graduate Student Travel Support

The College of Sciences offers up to $1,200 for graduate research travel, requiring prior funding applications and a completed Travel Request Form submitted two months in advance.
Graduate Student Support Programs

The College of Sciences offers fellowships with stipends, tuition, and research support for graduate students.

Areas of Excellence

COS Joins $65M

Ag Grant

In order to assess greenhouse gas fluxes and conduct soil analyses.

Dr. Karl Berg

Wins International Award

For international recognition for his innovative parrot vocalization research.

Dr. Nirakar Sahoo

receives NSF CAREER Award

from the National Science Foundation for $992,639, to study xenophagy.

Dr. Cristina Villalobos

becomes first AMS Fellow

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

COS Joins $65M

Ag Grant

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Dr. Karl Berg

Wins International Award

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Dr. Nirakar Sahoo

receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

Dr. Cristina Villalobos

becomes first AMS Fellow

Dr. Cristina Villalobos, Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor have been elected Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)

College & University News

The Wall Street Journal ranks UTRGV tops in the state for best value and social mobility.

Wall Street Journal recognizes UTRGV as Texas’s top university for best value and social mobility

Once again, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is gaining national recognition in higher education. For the second year in a row, The Wall ...

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UTRGV students gain hands-on research experience through NASA, UT Austin internships

Ten UTRGV students gained practical research experience this summer, during internships at NASA research centers and UT Austin’s Jackson ...

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UTRGV reported $103.7 million in total research expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025, a 71% increase from $60.7 million in FY 2022.

UTRGV achieves $103.7 million in total research expenditures, paving the way for Carnegie R1 status

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing $100 million in total research expenditures for the first ...

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UTRGV celebrates 10 years of success at annual convocation

UTRGV’s annual Convocation had special significance this Fall 2025, marking the university’s 10th anniversary. This event provided an ...

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