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I Am UTRGV

Who am I? I am a student. A professor. An employee. An alumnus. A supporter. Together, we innovate. We inspire. We make a difference. UTRGV is more than a name; more than just buildings and classrooms. It's about people. These are our stories; UTRGV is our passion.
Who am I? I am UTRGV.

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Jeannette Garcia - UTRGV Unsung Hero
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Anali Alanis
Anali Alanis Anali Alanis: MPA '16, HR Director, City Of Pharr, TX View More
Michael Williamson
Michael Williamson Michael Williamson: BBA '97, Edinburg Market President, PlainsCapital Bank View More
Karen Lozano
Karen Lozano Karen Lozano: Julia Beecherl Endowed Professor in Mechanical Engineering View More

Anali Alanis: MPA '16, HR Director, City Of Pharr, TX

Michael Williamson: BBA '97, Edinburg Market President, PlainsCapital Bank

Karen Lozano: Julia Beecherl Endowed Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Rebecca Franco
Rebecca Franco Rebecca Franco: Nursing, College of Health Affairs, UTRGV class of 2021 View More
Alexis Racelis
Alexis Racelis Alexis Racelis: Assistant professor ,Department of Biology and the School for Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences View More
Anabel Hernandez
Anabel Hernandez Anabel Hernandez: Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science. UTRGV Class of 2020 View More

Rebecca Franco: Nursing, College of Health Affairs, UTRGV class of 2021

Alexis Racelis: Assistant professor ,Department of Biology and the School for Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences

Anabel Hernandez: Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science. UTRGV Class of 2020

Vanessa Barry
Vanessa Barry Vanessa Barry: BA '07, VP of Marketing & Communications, IDEA Public Schools View More
Ava Chambers
Ava Chambers Ava Chambers: First baby girl born on August 31, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville. View More
Ramiro Tovar
Ramiro Tovar Ramiro Tovar Medial: Student, School of Medicine UTRGV, Class of 2020 View More

Vanessa Barry: BA '07, VP of Marketing & Communications, IDEA Public Schools

Ava Chambers: Future Vaquera

Ramiro Tovar: Student, School of Medicine UTRGV, Class of 2020

 

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UTRGV Unsung Heroes

 

MEET JEANNETTE GARCIA

Jeannette Garcia, financial analyst within the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research on the Brownsville Campus, analyzes financial accounting and performance data to make sure UTRGV stays in compliance with policies and regulations.

Jeannette Garcia

MEET OMAR ELIZONDO

Omar R. Elizondo, associate professor of Practice and Science Master Teacher in the UTeach Program, UTRGV College of Sciences on the Edinburg Campus, is responsible for preparing future STEM educators within the content and pedagogy of teaching.

Omar Elizondo

MEET ALEJANDRA ESTEVES

Alejandra Esteves, housekeeping and custodial supervisor for the UTRGV Campus Facilities Department in Brownsville, has worked within the university community for 13 years. She oversees custodial services for not only the Brownsville campus but also for UTRGV campuses and sites in Harlingen, South Padre Island and Port Isabel.

Alejandra Esteves

MEET JESUS SANCHEZ

Jesus Sanchez, program adviser within the UTRGV Department of Student Media, advises students in radio, TV and print media on policies and procedures within the communications field. He works with students on both Edinburg and Brownsville campuses providing guidance on assignments or lending an ear to students to help work out challenges. “No one day on the job is ever the same,” he said, “and I love it.”

Jesus Sanchez
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