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Texas Supreme Court holds first-ever oral arguments at UTRGV

Thursday, March 05, 2026 — Members of the Supreme Court of Texas hear oral arguments during a session held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on March 5, 2026, in Edinburg.

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UTRGV mass communication major named Most Promising Student by American Advertising Federation

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — Emmanuel Gittins, a mass communication major, was chosen for AAF's 2026 Most Promising Class.

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UTRGV awarded $1.2M NASA grant to develop artificial intelligence-enhanced biodegradable sensors for climate, public health and planetary science research

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 — UTRGV received a NASA grant to lead a multi-institution study of the RGV’s coastal and delta ecosystems.

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Strumming Success: Alum’s journey from student to stage with Maná

Friday, February 13, 2026 — Jose Villarreal, a graduate student at UTRGV and a dedicated music teacher, has turned his passion for classical guitar into a fulfilling career, even sharing the stage with renowned Mexican rock band Maná.

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"The heart tells a story" UTRGV researcher finds lifelong heart-brain connections between blood pressure and cognition

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — During American Heart Month, the UTRGV School of Medicine's pioneering research reveals that behaviors related to blood pressure may provide clues about the heart-brain's future.

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