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From inaugural medical student to UT Health RGV’s first rheumatologist

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Six years ago, Dr. Christine Elizabeth Loftis crossed the stage as a member of the inaugural graduating class of the UTRGV School of Medicine. This fall, she returns not as a student, but as a physician helping write the next chapter of the ...

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UTRGV rises to No. 26 nationally for social mobility in U.S. News & World Report rankings

  Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — “Rankings are one measure of our progress, but what matters most is the impact we are having on our students and the Rio Grande Valley,” Bailey said. “We are especially proud to remain No. 1 in Texas for social mobility, which ...

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UTRGV earns Great Colleges to Work For® recognition for third consecutive year

  Friday, September 18, 2026 — For the third consecutive year, UTRGV has been recognized by the Great Colleges to Work For® program, a national distinction based largely on employee feedback. UTRGV also earned a place on the program’s Honor Roll for the first time, ...

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UTRGV earns 4.5-star rating in Money’s 2026 Best Colleges

  Tuesday, September 08, 2026 — Money evaluated more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges nationwide. UTRGV was among 735 institutions that met the publication’s requirements for inclusion. Only about 10% of the institutions on Money’s 2026 ...

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UTRGV ranks No. 4 nationally, No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly rankings

  Tuesday, September 01, 2026 — For the fourth consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 1 in Texas by Washington Monthly, while earning the No. 4 spot nationally in the magazine’s 2026 “Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) ...


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