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UTRGV receives $2.2M grant for ‘Climate-Smart’ Commodities project
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the second funding pool of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. The grant is part of a historical $325 million federal investment in 71 new projects announced today by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at Tuskegee University.
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UTRGV names assistant VP for research analytics
Arya Singh, UTRGV’s new assistant vice president for research analytics, marks his first day today at the university. He joins UTRGV from The University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), where he most recently served as senior director for Research Computing and Business Intelligence for Research Enterprise.
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UTRGV researcher seeking participants for Alzheimer’s study
A UTRGV researcher is seeking participants for a research study about a family situation common in the Rio Grande Valley: caring for an elder with Alzheimer’s Disease. As an only child, Dr. Lin (Helen) Jiang, assistant professor in the UTRGV School of Social Work, felt responsible for providing constant care for her ailing mother, who was battling cancer.
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Dr. Can (John) Saygin Named Senior Vice President for Research
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced today the appointment of Dr. Can (pronounced John) Saygin as the new senior vice president for Research and dean of the Graduate College, effective Aug. 1, 2022. “I am looking forward to playing an impactful role in developing and implementing the vision, programs, and infrastructure that will continue growing the Research Enterprise and expanding the Graduate College at UTRGV,” said Saygin.
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