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We take pride in equipping students for diverse careers in the sciences.
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.
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.
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
UTRGV students, researchers and community unite to monitor emerging agricultural pest
Researchers from UTRGV and Texas A&M are working with the USDA to monitor the potential spread of the Central American Locust.
UTRGV named among top global universities by U.S. News & World Report
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary milestone, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has officially earned a spot on the global stage, ...
UTRGV researcher leads Science cover story, the university’s first as the lead institution
A study led by a researcher at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been published in Science – and featured on the journal’s ...
First-Gen sisters overcome barriers, find understanding – and graduate together
Gabrielle Black and Alisha Atkinson reflect on Deaf culture, family and a shared journey at UTRGV