Animation playing on screen depicts a propeller plane flying thru the clouds, a yellow bright sun in the background, and white puffy clouds passing by. The airplane pulls a banner displaying the words "#1 University in Texas, Again. -Washington Monthly's College Rankings 2023 and 2024".

Further down a beach scene showcases a sandcastle, beach ball, shovel and pail. In the immediate background the Vaquero mascot relaxes on a beach chair waving the V's UP next to three palm trees surrounded by presents and hanging flashing multicolored light bulbs. Further in the horizon, the Ridley boat navigates the open ocean.

Further down the scene, sand stars, seashells, small gifts and the winning holiday card lay on the sand. The card animates to display the President's Holiday message to the campus community:

Wishing you a holiday season full of treasured memories with those you love. May your new year shine as bright as the UTRGV Vaquero spirit! — Guy Bailey!

This card was designed by UTRGV student, Janina Badon, the President’s winner and $1,000 scholarship recipient for the 2024 UTRGV Holiday Card Contest. To learn more about the design, visit https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2024/12/1/utrgv-names-tenth-annual-holiday-card-contest-winners.htm.