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A Message from the Dean
Dear Friends and Supporters,
At the UTRGV Honors College, we are committed to cultivating leaders who think critically, act ethically, and engage globally. Our students represent the best and brightest of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond—future innovators, scholars, and changemakers.
Your generosity makes this vision possible. Every gift helps us provide scholarships, research opportunities, and transformative experiences that prepare our students for graduate school, professional careers, and lives of service. Together, we can ensure that every talented student has access to an honors education that opens doors and shapes futures.
Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the success of our students.
Warm regards,
Dr. Zulmaris Diaz
Dean, UTRGV Honors College
Funding Priorities
Your gift makes an immediate and lasting impact. Here are our top priorities:
Remove financial barriers and reward academic excellence through merit-based and need-based scholarships.
Invest in faculty development and mentorship programs that guide students toward graduate school and career success.
Fund hands-on learning experiences that allow students to publish, present, and innovate.
Expand access to international learning opportunities that broaden perspectives and build global leaders.
Support programs that connect Honors students with local organizations to drive positive change.
Ways to Give
Make a Gift Today
Recurring Gifts
Set up monthly contributions to sustain student success.
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy through endowments or estate gifts.
Designate Your Impact
Choose from scholarships, research, study abroad, or the Honors College Excellence Fund.
Development Contact
Your generosity makes a difference. If you’d like to explore ways to support our mission or have questions about giving, our development team is here to help. We look forward to partnering with you to create lasting impact.
Luis Leal
Associate Vice President for Development
Division of Institutional Advancement
(956) 665-3270
luis.b.leal@utrgv.edu