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UT System Chancellor praises UTRGV's commitment to campus safety and success
Saturday, August 29, 2020
The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken praised UTRGV's efforts in keeping the campus community safe and healthy when he visited the campus on Thursday, Aug. 27. -
Federal grant renews UTRGV’s TRiO Student Support Services program
Friday, August 28, 2020
The UTRGV Office of College Access and K-12 Partnerships has received a $348,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) at UTRGV for five additional years. -
Program tailors job pipeline for UTRGV ag science students and community partners
Thursday, August 27, 2020
More than $3 billion worth of produce was imported last year – at the Pharr International Bridge alone. -
Rallying the Valley
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
One year ago today, Chasse Conque walked into his office next to the UTRGV Fieldhouse and took a deep breath. -
UT Health RGV to provide COVID-19 antibody testing to the public
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
UT Health RGV, the clinical arm of the UTRGV School of Medicine, has launched COVID-19 antibody testing as a third component of their pandemic initiatives, along with drive-thru testing and contact tracing operations. -
I-DREAM4D summer engineering camp uses online format to teach STEM skills
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
A group of upcoming high school seniors this summer attended the I-DREAM4D virtual summer camp, where they were able to put their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills to work. -
UTRGV Division of Health Affairs welcomes inaugural students to Early-Assurance Program
Monday, August 24, 2020
The UTRGV School of Medicine and College of Health Professions, in partnership with the Honors College, are welcoming inaugural Early Assurance Program (EAP) students this summer. -
UTRGV to offer bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity starting fall 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020
UTRGV will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity starting Sept. 1, 2020* to teach students about a range of topics, such as information assurance, network and computer security, digital forensics and operating systems security. -
UTRGV Disaster Studies Program coordinator receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award
Friday, August 21, 2020
In May 2008, Cyclone Nargis hit the Southeast Asian country Burma, killing more than 100,000 people. -
UTRGV SOM collaborates with Stanford Medicine, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for “My Hero is You” short film
Thursday, August 20, 2020
UTRGV School of Medicine has collaborated with Stanford Medicine and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to release a video adaptation of the children’s book, “My Hero is You.” -
Promoting equity and social justice highlight virtual summer conference cohosted by UTRGV
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Almost 200 school psychologists and other school personnel from across the state participated in the TASP 2020 Virtual Summer Institute, hosted by UTRGV, the Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP) and SEL4TX. -
UTRGV faculty honored with prestigious UT Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Awards
Monday, August 17, 2020
For their commitment to providing a quality and meaningful education to their students, two UTRGV faculty members have been honored with one of the highest and most prestigious awards in the nation that recognizes teaching excellence – the ... -
UTRGV’s Dr. Cristina Villalobos earns Presidential Award of Excellence
Friday, August 07, 2020
Dr. Cristina Villalobos, a Myles and Sylvia Aaronson Endowed professor in the UTRGV School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, associate dean for the College of Sciences, and founding director of the Center of Excellence in STEM Education, ... -
UTRGV professor releases children’s mystery book series
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Imagine opening a portal to an alternate universe where zombies, monsters, ghouls and skeletons live. In order to get home, you have to defeat them to reopen the portal. -
UTRGV team works to unravel medicinal benefits of snake venom
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
It might be counterintuitive, but snake venom could actually be good for you. -
Fall relief just got better at UTRGV
Monday, August 03, 2020
To provide UTRGV students with even more financial support this coming semester, the university has revamped its Fall Relief Package to give all eligible students a total of $1,000 in CARES cash grants.