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Program Coordinators

Below you will find a list of Program Coordinators by program. Program Coordinators are faculty members who will guide you throughout your entire graduate program from admissions through graduation. If you have questions, they have answers. Feel free to contact them at any point of your graduate career.

Jump to Program by College/School:

  • College of Education P-16 Integration
  • College of Engineering and Computer Science
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Health Professions
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Sciences
  • Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Social Work

Graduate Degrees

College of Education and P-16 Integration

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair
School or Department
Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.) Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) Dr. Marie Simonsson
marie.simonsson@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Org & School Leadership
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Bilingual Education (M.Ed.) Kip Austin Hinton
kipaustin.hinton@utrgv.edu
Sandra Musanti
sandra.musanti@utrgv.edu
Bilingual & Literacy Studies
Counseling (M.Ed.)
with a specialization in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Veronica Castro
veronica.castro@utrgv.edu
Dr. Javier Cavazos
javier.cavazos@utrgv.edu
Counseling
Counseling (M.Ed.)
with a specialization in
School Counseling
Dr. Veronica Castro
veronica.castro@utrgv.edu
Dr. Javier Cavazos
javier.cavazos@utrgv.edu
Counseling
Curriculum & Instruction with a Content Specialization in English (M.Ed.) Dr. Jair Aguilar
jair.aguilar@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Curriculum & Instruction with a Content Specialization in Elementary Math and Science Education (M.Ed.) Dr. Jair Aguilar
jair.aguilar@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Curriculum & Instruction with a Content Specialization in Mathematics Education (M.Ed.) Dr. Jair Aguilar
jair.aguilar@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.) Dr. Hilda Medrano
hilda.medrano@utrgv.edu
Dr. Steve Chamberlain
steve.chamberlain@utrgv.edu
Human Dev & School Svcs
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Org & School Leadership
Educational Technology (M.Ed.) Dr. Rene Corbeil
rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Higher Education Administration (MA) Dr. Federico Guerra
federico.guerra@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Org & School Leadership
Reading and Literacy (M.Ed.) Dr. Isela Almaguer
isela.almaguer@utrgv.edu
Sandra Musanti
sandra.musanti@utrgv.edu
Bilingual & Literacy Studies
School Psychology (MA) Dr. Nancy Razo
nancy.razo@utrgv.edu
Dr. Steve Chamberlain
steve.chamberlain@utrgv.edu
Human Dev & School Svcs
Special Education (M.Ed.) Dr. John Lowdermilk
john.lowdermilk@utrgv.edu
Dr. Steve Chamberlain
steve.chamberlain@utrgv.edu
Human Dev & School Svcs
Teaching (MAT) Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) Dr. Albert Irlas
albert.irlas@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Org & School Leadership
Dept. Chair​
Certification Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Teacher Certification (Superintendent) Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jesus Abrego
jesus.abrego@utrgv.edu
Org & School Leadership
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
E-Learning Dr. Rene Corbeil
rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu 
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Reading Specialist Dr. Isela Almaguer
isela.almaguer@utrgv.edu
Sandra Musanti
sandra.musanti@utrgv.edu
Bilingual & Literacy Studies
Online Instructional Designer Dr. Rene Corbeil
rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
Primary Care Behavioral Health Dr. Selma Yznaga
selma.yznaga@utrgv.edu
Dr. Javier Cavazos
javier.cavazos@utrgv.edu
Counseling
Secondary Bilingual Education  Dr. Janine M. Schall
janine.schall@utrgv.edu
Sandra Musanti
sandra.musanti@utrgv.edu
Bilingual & Literacy Studies
Technology Leadership in Education Dr. Rene Corbeil
rene.corbeil@utrgv.edu
Dr. James Jupp
james.jupp@utrgv.edu
Teaching & Learning
TxVSN Digital Literacies Dr. Janine M. Schall
janine.schall@utrgv.edu
Sandra Musanti
sandra.musanti@utrgv.edu
Bilingual & Literacy Studies

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications (PhD) Dr. Emmett Tomai
emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu
Dr. Emmett Tomai
emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu
Computer Science
Materials Science and Engineering (PhD) Dr. Arturo Fuentes
arturo.fuentes@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Freeman
robert.freeman@utrgv.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Biomedical Engineering (MS) Dr. Dumitru Caruntu
dumitru.caruntu@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Freeman
robert.freeman@utrgv.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering (MS) Dr. Jongmin Kim
jongmin.kim@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jungseok Ho
jungseok.ho@utrgv.edu
Civil Engineering
Computer Science (MS) Dr. Dongchul Kim
dongchul.kim@utrgv.edu
Dr. Emmett Tomai
emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering (MSE) Dr. Rogelio Soto
rogelio.soto@utrgv.edu
Dr. Hashina Huq
hasina.huq@utrgv.edu
Dept of Electr & Comp Enginr
Engineering Management (MS) Dr. Hiram Moya
hiram.moya@utrgv.edu
Dr. Anil Srivastava
anil.srivastava@utrgv.edu
Manufacturing & Industrial Eng
Informatics (MS) Dr. Jose Poveda
jose.poveda@utrgv.edu
Dr. Emmett Tomai
emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu
Informatics and Engineering Systems
Mechanical Engineering (MSE) Dr. Horacio Vasquez
horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Freeman
robert.freeman@utrgv.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering (MSE) Dr. Hiram Moya
hiram.moya@utrgv.edu
Dr. Anil Srivastava
anil.srivastava@utrgv.edu
Manufacturing & Industrial Eng
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Cyber Security Dr. Jose Poveda
jose.poveda@utrgv.edu
Dr. Emmett Tomai
emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu
Informatics and Engineering Systems
Energy Manufacturing Engineering and Innovation Dr. Hiram Moya
hiram.moya@utrgv.edu
Dr. Anil Srivastava
anil.srivastava@utrgv.edu
Manufacturing & Industrial Eng
Informatics Dr. Jose Poveda
jose.poveda@utrgv.edu
Dr. Emmett Tomai
emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu
Informatics and Engineering Systems
Materials Dr. Horacio Vasquez
horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Freeman
robert.freeman@utrgv.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics and Design Dr. Horacio Vasquez
horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Freeman
robert.freeman@utrgv.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Thermal Fluid Science Dr. Horacio Vasquez
horacio.vasquez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Freeman
robert.freeman@utrgv.edu
Mechanical Engineering

College of Fine Arts

Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Art (MFA) DM Witman
dm.witman@utrgv.edu
Ed Pogue
ed.pogue@utrgv.edu
Art and Design
Creative Writing (MFA) Dr. Jean Braithwaite
jean.braithwaite@utrgv.edu
Dr. Emmy Pérez
emmy.perez@utrgv.edu
Creative Writing
Music (MM) Dr. Cynthia Cripps
cynthia.cripps@utrgv.edu
Dr. Kurt Martinez
kurt.martinez@utrgv.edu
School of Music
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Design DM Witman
dm.witman@utrgv.edu
Ed Pogue
ed.pogue@utrgv.edu
Art and Design
Latin American Art History DM Witman
dm.witman@utrgv.edu
Ed Pogue
ed.pogue@utrgv.edu
Art and Design

College of Health Professions

Doctoral Degrees
Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) in cooperation with the University of Texas at Austin
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Occupational Therapy (OTD) Dr. Roel Garcia
roel.garcia03@utrgv.edu
Dr. Shirley Wells
shirley.wells@utrgv.edu
Dr. Shirley Wells
shirley.wells@utrgv.edu
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy (DPT) Dr. Mark Lester
mark.lester@utrgv.edu
Dr. Mark Lester
mark.lester@utrgv.edu
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Counseling (Ph.D.) Dr. Saara Grizzell
saara.grizzell@utrgv.edu
Fidencio Mercado
fidencio.mercado@utrgv.edu
School of Rehab Serv & Counsel
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (MS) Dr. Saara Grizzell
saara.grizzell@utrgv.edu
Fidencio Mercado
fidencio.mercado@utrgv.edu
School of Rehab Serv & Counsel
Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS) Dr. Ruth Crutchfield
ruth.crutchfield@utrgv.edu
Dr. Donald R. Fuller
donald.fuller@utrgv.edu
Communication Disorders
Dietetics (MS) Ms. Rachel Villarreal MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
rachel.villarreal@utrgv.edu
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Nutrition and Dietetics
Exercise Science (MS) Dr. Murat Karabulut
murat.karabulut@utrgv.edu
Dr. Zelma Mata
zelma.mata@utrgv.edu
Health & Human Performance
Health Sciences (MS)
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • Health Care Administration
  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Nutrition
  • Health Professions Education and Technology
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Ms. Kim Garcia
kim.garcia@utrgv.edu 
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Health & Biomedical Sciences
Kinesiology (MS) - Accelerated Online
  • Health Professions Education and Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Sport Management
Dr. Zasha Romero
zasha.romero@utrgv.edu
Dr. Zelma Mata
zelma.mata@utrgv.edu
Health & Human Performance
Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Mr. Frank Ambriz
frank.ambriz@utrgv.edu
Mr. Frank Ambriz
frank.ambriz@utrgv.edu
Physicians Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant Studies – Bridge Program (MPAS) Ms. Lisa Kuhn
lisa.kuhn@utrgv.edu
Mr. Frank Ambriz
frank.ambriz@utrgv.edu
Physicians Assistant Studies
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Bilingual Counseling Fidencio Mercado
fidencio.mercado@utrgv.edu
Fidencio Mercado
fidencio.mercado@utrgv.edu
School of Rehab Serv & Counsel
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Certificate Ms. Kim M. Garcia
kim.garcia@utrgv.edu
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Health & Biomedical Sciences
Expressive Arts Therapy Dr. Kim Finn
kim.finn01@utrgv.edu
Fidencio Mercado
fidencio.mercado@utrgv.edu
School of Rehab Serv & Counsel
Health Professions Education and Technology Certificate Dr. Christopher Ledingham
christopher.ledingham@utrgv.edu
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Health & Biomedical Sciences
Healthcare Informatics Certificate Ms. Kim M. Garcia
kim.garcia@utrgv.edu
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Health & Biomedical Sciences
Health Science Nutrition Certificate Ms. Kim M. Garcia
kim.garcia@utrgv.edu
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Health & Biomedical Sciences

College of Liberal Arts

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Clinical Psychology (PhD) Dr. Arthur Cantos
clinicalpsychphd@utrgv.edu
Dr. Perry Fuchs
psychology@utrgv.edu
Psychological Science
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Bioethics (MS) Dr. Stephen Leach
stephen.leach@utrgv.edu
Dr. Saraswathy Nair
saraswathy.nair@utrgv.edu
Philosophy
Criminal Justice (MS) Dr. Yudu Li
yudu.li@utrgv.edu
Dr. Gordon Crews
gordon.crews@utrgv.edu
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice (MS) - Accelerated Online Dr. Yudu Li
yudu.li@utrgv.edu
Dr. Gordon Crews
gordon.crews@utrgv.edu
Criminal Justice
Communication (MA) Dr. Kimberly Selber
kimberly.selber@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jennifer Lemanski
jennifer.lemanski@utrgv.edu
Communication
Clinical Psychology (MA) Dr. Perry Fuchs
psychology@utrgv.edu
Marlene Orta
(Special Assistant to Dr. Perry Fuchs)
marlene.orta01@utrgv.edu
Dr. Perry Fuchs
psychology@utrgv.edu
Psychological Science
Disaster Studies (MA) Dr. Dean Kyne
dean.kyne@utrgv.edu
Dr. William Donner
william.donner@utrgv.edu
Sociology
English (MA) with concentrations in:
  • English Studies
  • Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy
Dr. Joe Noe
joe.noe@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu

Writing & Language Studies
English (MA) with concentrations in
  • Linguistics
Dr. Joe Noe
joe.noe@utrgv.edu
Dr. John Foreman
john.foreman@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
English (MA) with concentrations in:
  • Literature and Cultural Studies
Dr. Ed Cameron
ed.cameron@utrgv.edu
Dr. Barbara Zimbalist
barbara.zimbalist@utrgv.edu
Literature & Cultural Studies
Experimental Psychology (MA) Dr. Perry Fuchs
psychology@utrgv.edu
Marlene Orta
(Special Assistant to Dr. Perry Fuchs)
marlene.orta01@utrgv.edu
Dr. Perry Fuchs
psychology@utrgv.edu
Psychological Science
English as a 2nd Language (MA) Dr. Minhee Eom
minhee.eom@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
History (MA) Dr. Jamie Starling
jamie.starling@utrgv.edu
Dr. Thomas Daniel Knight
thomas.knight@utrgv.edu
History
Political Science (MA) Dr. Michelle Keck
michelle.keck@utrgv.edu
Dr. Dongkyu Kim
dongkyu.kim@utrgv.edu
School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies
Public Affairs (MPA) Dr. George Atisa
george.atisa@utrgv.edu
Dr. Cecilio Ortiz-Garcia
cecilio.ortizgarcia@utrgv.edu
School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies
Sociology (MS) Dr. Salvatore Restifo
salvatore.restifo@utrgv.edu
Dr. William Donner
william.donner@utrgv.edu
Sociology
Spanish (MA) Dr. Elvia Ardalani
elvia.ardalani@utrgv.edu
Dr. Arlett Lomeli
(Interim Chair for Spanish)
arlett.lomeli@utrgv.edu
Spanish
Spanish Translation and Interpreting (MA) Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez
gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
Anthropology Dr. Guy Duke
guy.duke@utrgv.edu
Dr. Sarah Rowe
sarah.rowe@utrgv.edu
Dr. Rosalynn Vega
rosalynn.vega@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
Art History DM Witman
dm.witman@utrgv.edu
Dr. Friederike Bruehoefener
friederike.bruehoefener@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
Mexican American Studies Dr. Marla Perez Lugo
marla.perezlugo@utrgv.edu
Dr. Friederike Bruehoefener
friederike.bruehoefener@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
English Dr. Joe Noe
joe.noe@utrgv.edu
Dr. Joe Noe
joe.noe@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
History Dr. Jamie Starling
jamie.starling@utrgv.edu
Dr. Thomas Daniel Knight
thomas.knight@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jamie Starling
jamie.starling@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Dr. Elvia Ardalani
elvia.ardalani@utrgv.edu
Dr. Douglas LaPrade
douglas.laprade@utrgv.edu
Literature & Cultural Studies
Applied Behavioral Analysis Dr. Christelle Garza
christelle.garza01@utrgv.edu
Dr. Perry Fuchs
psychology@utrgv.edu
Psychological Science
Communication Training and Consulting Dr. Kimberly Selber
kimberly.selber@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jennifer Lemanski
jennifer.lemanski@utrgv.edu
Communication
Court Interpreting Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez
gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
Disaster Management and Sustainability Dr. Dean Kyne
dean.kyne@utrgv.edu
Dr. William Donner
william.donner@utrgv.edu
Dept of Sociology
Gender and Women’s Studies Dr. Friederike Bruehoefener
friederike.bruehoefener@utrgv.edu
Dr. Margaret Graham
margaret.graham@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
Healthcare Interpreting Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez
gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
Literary Translation Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez
gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
Localization and Audiovisual Translation Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez
gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies
Media Relations and Strategic Communication Dr. Kimberly Selber
kimberly.selber@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jennifer Lemanski
jennifer.lemanski@utrgv.edu
Communication
Mexican American Studies Dr. Marla Perez Lugo
marla.perezlugo@utrgv.edu
Dr. Margaret Graham
margaret.graham@utrgv.edu
School of Interdisciplinary Programs & Community Engagement
Spanish Translation and Interpreting Gabriel Gonzalez Nunez
gabriel.gonzaleznunez@utrgv.edu
Colin Charlton
colin.charlton@utrgv.edu
Writing & Language Studies

College of Sciences

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications (PhD) Dr. Sergey Grigorian
sergey.grigorian@utrgv.edu
Dr. Timothy Huber
timothy.huber@utrgv.edu
School Math & Statistical Science
Physics (PhD) Dr. Ahmed Touhami
gradphys@utrgv.edu
Dr. Nicolas Dimakis
nicholas.dimakis@utrgv.edu
Physics
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Agricultural, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences (MS) Dr. Engil Pereira
engil.pereira@utrgv.edu
Dr. Juan Gonzalez
juan.l.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
School of Earth, Envr & Marine Sci
Applied Statistics and Data Science (MS) Dr. George Yanev
george.yanev@utrgv.edu
Dr. Timothy Huber
timothy.huber@utrgv.edu
School Math & Statistical Science
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MS) Dr. Yonghong Zhang
yonghong.zhang@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Dearth
robert.dearth@utrgv.edu
School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences
Biology (MS) Dr. Frank Dirrigl
frank.dirrigl@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Dearth
robert.dearth@utrgv.edu
School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences
Chemistry (MS) Dr. Jose Gutierrez
jose.gutierrez1@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Dearth
robert.dearth@utrgv.edu
School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS)
Physics
Dr. Edgar Corpuz
edgar.corpuz@utrgv.edu
Dr. Nicolas Dimakis
nicholas.dimakis@utrgv.edu
Physics
Mathematics (MS) Dr. Alexey Garber
alexey.garber@utrgv.edu
Dr. Timothy Huber
timothy.huber@utrgv.edu
School Math & Statistical Science
Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences (MS) Dr. Diego Figueroa
diego.figueroa@utrgv.edu
Dr. Juan Gonzalez
juan.l.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
School of Earth, Envr & Marine Sci
Physics (MS) Dr. Efrain Ferrer
gradphys@utrgv.edu
Dr. Nicolas Dimakis
nicholas.dimakis@utrgv.edu
Physics
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Biology Dr. Frank Dirrigl
frank.dirrigl@utrgv.edu
Dr. Robert Dearth
robert.dearth@utrgv.edu
School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences

Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Business Administration (Ph.D.) Dr. Diego Escobari
diego.escobari@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez
jorge.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
Management
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair
School or Department
Accountancy (MACC) Linda Acevedo
linda.acevedo@utrgv.edu
Dr. Akinloye Akindayomi
akinloye.akindayomi@utrgv.edu 
School of Accountancy
Business Administration (MBA) Dr. Maroula Khraiche
maroula.khraiche@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez
jorge.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
Management
Business Analytics (MS)
  • Healthcare Analytics
Dr. Murad Moqbel
murad.moqbel@utrgv.edu
Dr. Bin Wang
bin.wang@utrgv.edu
Information Systems
Global Trade Management (MS) Dr. Bryan Kerrick
bryan.kerrick@utrgv.edu
Dr. Russell Adams
russell.adams@utrgv.edu
Intl Bus. & Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management (MS) Dr. Marco Garza
marco.garza@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez
jorge.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
Management
Marketing (MS) Michael Flores
michael.c.flores01@utrgv.edu
Dr. Peter Magnusson
peter.magnusson@utrgv.edu
Marketing
Business Administration – Spanish (MBA) Dr. Clara Downey clara.downey@utrgv.edu  
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Dept. Chair School or Department
Advanced Business Administration Dr. Maroula Khraiche
maroula.khraiche@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez
jorge.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
Management
Business Analytics Dr. Jerald Hughes
j.hughes@utrgv.edu
Dr. Bin Wang
bin.wang@utrgv.edu
Information Systems
Entrepreneurship Dr. Russell Adams
russell.adams@utrgv.edu
Dr. Russell Adams
russell.adams@utrgv.edu
Intl Bus. & Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration Leadership Dr. Maroula Khraiche
maroula.khraiche@utrgv.edu
Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez
jorge.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
Management
Healthcare Analytics Dr. Murad Moqbel
murad.moqbel@utrgv.edu
Dr. Bin Wang
bin.wang@utrgv.edu
Information Systems
International Sustainability Management Dr. Edith Galy
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Dr. Russell Adams
russell.adams@utrgv.edu
Intl Bus. & Entrepreneurship
Pre-MBA Dr. Maroula Khraiche
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Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez
jorge.gonzalez@utrgv.edu
Management

School of Medicine

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
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Human Genetics (PhD) Dr. Joanne Curran
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Dr. Sarah Williams-Blangero
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Primary & Community Care

School of Nursing

Doctoral Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School or Department
Nursing Practice (DNP) Dr. Andrya Rivera-Burciaga
andrya.riveraburciaga01@utrgv.edu
Dr. Carolina Huerta
Carolina.huerta@utrgv.edu
School of Nursing
Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School or Department
Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Dr. Rebecca Hernandez
rebecca.hernandez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Carolina Huerta
Carolina.huerta@utrgv.edu
School of Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN) Dr. Beatriz Bautista
beatriz.bautista@utrgv.edu
Dr. Carolina Huerta
Carolina.huerta@utrgv.edu
School of Nursing
Nursing Education (MSN) Dr. Beatriz Bautista
beatriz.bautista@utrgv.edu
Dr. Carolina Huerta
Carolina.huerta@utrgv.edu
School of Nursing
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School or Department
Post Master’s Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Nadia Theys
nadia.theys01@utrgv.edu 
Dr. Carolina Huerta
Carolina.huerta@utrgv.edu
School of Nursing
Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Dr. Rebecca Hernandez
rebecca.hernandez@utrgv.edu
Dr. Carolina Huerta
Carolina.huerta@utrgv.edu
School of Nursing

School of Social Work

Master’s Degrees
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)
Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs School or Department
Social Work (MSSW) Dr. Denise Longoria
denise.longoria@utrgv.edu
Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa
Leticia.villarrealsosa@utrgv.edu
School of Social Work
Social Work (MSSW) - Online Dr. Denise Longoria
denise.longoria@utrgv.edu
Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa
Leticia.villarrealsosa@utrgv.edu
School of Social Work
Graduate Certificate Programs
Program Graduate Program Coordinator
(Faculty Advisor)

Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

School or Department
Sustainable Community Health Promotion in Social Work Dr. Denise Longoria
denise.longoria@utrgv.edu
Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa
Leticia.villarrealsosa@utrgv.edu
School of Social Work
Sustainable Community Health Promotion in Social Work (Online) Dr. Denise Longoria
denise.longoria@utrgv.edu
Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa
Leticia.villarrealsosa@utrgv.edu
School of Social Work
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