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. -Washington Monthly's College Rankings 2023. 2024 and 2025".

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 season filled with warmth, joy, and the wonderful spirit of togetherness. Happy Holidays from all of us at UTRGV! V’s Up! — Guy Bailey!

Joceline Barrientos, one of the winners of the UTRGV President’s Holiday Card Contest, was inspired by UTRGV’s mascot, Victory, and the university’s rapid growth. Her design shows Victory riding through a desert sunset, guided by the North Star, a personal symbol from a night she once missed seeing it.  Read more here, visit https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/.