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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.

Dr. Everardo Cobos was recently appointed dean of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
From the Border to the Dean's Office: Dr. Everardo Cobos named dean of UTRGV School of Medicine

  Friday, February 06, 2026 — Dr. Everardo Cobos was recently appointed dean of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His career spans more than four decades in academic medicine, oncology and institutional leadership. Cobos has served as ...

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UTRGV nursing faculty Dr. Nora Martinez certifies as sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)

  Wednesday, February 04, 2026 — Dr. Nora Martinez joins a small number of nurses across the Rio Grande Valley who can perform the two-to-three-hour evidence-gathering exams on victims of sexual assault.


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