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UTRGV Commencement 2026
CLASS OF 2026: Graduates embody the spirit of UTRGV’s first decade

  Friday, May 15, 2026 — This weekend, May 15-16 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, the university will honor more than 4,000 graduates across all colleges, each symbolizing years of academic rigor and perseverance. Ten years since its founding, the Class of 2026 reflects ...

Two people standing close together outdoors on a campus-like setting, both wearing black academic gowns and black tam caps with gold tassels.
UTRGV FAMILY: Persistence across generations fuels mother-daughter doctorate success

  Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Six years ago, the Palomarez family from North Texas reached a rare milestone. Now, mother and daughter are preparing for graduating together a second time.

Miracle Linnea Sanchez sits smiling at a desk inside the UTRGV Career Center in Edinburg. Behind her is a wall display featuring the words “The Future of Texas” along with career-readiness themed graphics and phrases such as “social mobility,” “network,” and “personal branding.”
The Making of a Miracle: UTRGV graduate turns personal adversity into passion for public service

  Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Miracle Linnea Sanchez will graduate Saturday, May 16, with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a pre-law concentration, bringing her one step closer to her childhood dream of becoming an attorney.

UTRGV School of Medicine graduated its Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9, in Edinburg. Graduates celebrate special moment in photo.
A Defining Milestone: UTRGV School of Medicine surpasses 300 graduates in its 10th anniversary year

  Monday, May 11, 2026 — On Saturday, May 9, the UTRGV School of Medicine celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 in Edinburg. With 53 graduates, the ceremony marked an important milestone for the institution and helped the school surpass 300 physician-alumni, ...

Two women sit together outdoors on the UTRGV campus, smiling and signing in American Sign Language. Gabrielle Black, left, wears glasses and a black outfit, while Alisha Atkinson, right, wears a gray vest and matching pants.
First-Gen sisters overcome barriers, find understanding – and graduate together

  Monday, May 11, 2026 — Gabrielle Black and Alisha Atkinson reflect on Deaf culture, family and a shared journey at UTRGV


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