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UTRGV’s Silcox and Flip certified as Animal Assisted Crisis Response Team
Friday, February 28, 2020
In the case of a crisis, first responders rush in to render aid. Police officers, paramedics, firefighters and, sometimes, organizations like FEMA help assess damage and bring the situation under control. -
‘Black Panther’ costume designer Ruth Carter to headline UTRGV’s Distinguished Speaker Series
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter will be the next speaker for UTRGV’s Distinguished Speaker Series. -
UT System Board of Regents approves proposal for UTRGV School of Podiatry
Thursday, February 27, 2020
The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved UTRGV’s proposal to establish the first School of Podiatry and first Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree program in Texas. -
UTRGV Library suggested reads for Black History Month
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
In recognition of Black History Month, the UTRGV Library has compiled a list of titles to read which are tributes to creative writers, thinkers and influencers who made major contributions to our history and the world. Each of these titles can be ... -
UTRGV physics undergrad takes Best Poster award at Women in Physics conference
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
UTRGV physics undergraduate student Brina Martinez took the “Best Poster” award at the 2020 regional Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP), hosted at Texas A&M University, College Station. -
UTRGV acquires special system for Quantum Computing Research
Monday, February 24, 2020
In a quiet, specially designed lab on UTRGV’s Brownsville Campus, researchers prepare for the arrival of Raith’s Pioneer-2. -
UTRGV MSA student named grand champion at RGV Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Monday, February 24, 2020
Elaijah Islam, a senior at the UTRGV Math and Science Academy (MSA), was named Grand Champion in the Senior Division at the RGV Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held Saturday, Feb. 15. -
UTRGV leading national collaborative to develop manufacturing innovations for U.S. Department of Defense
Friday, February 21, 2020
Dr. Jianzhi Li, UTRGV professor of Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to establish educational opportunities that enhance manufacturing skills critical to the country’s ... -
UTRGV professor earns medal for scientific work, support for Latin American researchers
Thursday, February 20, 2020
As part of the team that made possibly the most important astronomical discovery of the 21st century, Dr. Mario Diaz encouraged other Latin Americans to participate in the research. -
UTRGV’s FESTIBA kicks off Saturday with South Texas Literacy Symposium in Edinburg
Thursday, February 20, 2020
UTRGV’s FESTIBA (Festival of International Books and Arts) officially kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 22, with the South Texas Literacy Symposium Librarians and Educators Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ballroom on the Edinburg Campus. -
UTRGV professor researching the ABCs of pattern influence
Monday, February 17, 2020
Familiarity may breed contempt for some, but not in the marketing world. -
Latino Medical Student Conference at UTRGV discusses themes of identity for young medical professionals
Monday, February 17, 2020
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Southwest Regional Conference convened Feb. 14-16 at the UTRGV School of Medicine, to establish dialogue and networking opportunities for medical students, and for premed and high school students ... -
Marine Band San Diego to perform free concert at UTRGV Edinburg Campus
Friday, February 14, 2020
The Marine Band San Diego will bring their “Big Easy” sound to the Rio Grande Valley during a free concert at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 19. -
UTRGV launches Sustainability Student Leadership program
Friday, February 14, 2020
UTRGV’s Office of Professional Education and Workforce Development has launched the first Sustainability Student Leadership Program, aimed at training students to be future leaders in sustainable initiatives. -
A little bird told me…
Thursday, February 13, 2020
The Twitterverse works in mysterious ways. In 2011, millions of new Twitter accounts were made. One of those was @Archaeo_Guy. Another was @Archaeo_Girl. -
UTRGV announces $38 million gift from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) on Tuesday announced a $38 million gift from the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF), the largest single donation in the history of higher education in South Texas. -
UT Health RGV flu season and novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) update
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
As an update to our previous January 24th message, we continue to monitor both the flu and the 2019-nCoV (novel Coronavirus) for any potential impact to our UTRGV community and continue to coordinate with local and state health authorities. -
UTRGV’s Seligman elected president of national psychology organization
Friday, February 07, 2020
Dr. Laura Seligman, a professor in the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science, has been elected president of the national Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) for 2020-2021. -
UTRGV SOM, Brownsville ISD sign MOU for telemedicine program
Thursday, February 06, 2020
The University of Texas Rio Grande School of Medicine and Brownsville ISD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program to be implemented in two schools. -
UTRGV multidisciplinary collaboration hopes to help patients during post-op
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
UTRGV graduate student Ruben Garcia is focused on learning about the medical and business fields for a project. But he isn't earning a graduate degree in medicine or business; he’s a student in the UTRGV College of Engineering and ... -
Tradition, culture, home UTRGV Ballet Folklórico celebrates 50 years of music, dance and family
Monday, February 03, 2020
Hanss Mujica, a UTRGV alumnus and PSJA Memorial folklórico teacher, has been involved in the UTRGV Ballet Folklórico for about seven years. In the time, the company became like family for him.
