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Driven by Curiosity, Compassion and Altruism: UTRGV medical students engage in summer research nationwide
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Every summer, a new cohort of medical students from the UTRGV School of Medicine venture into research labs and clinical programs across the country, driven by curiosity, compassion and a shared commitment to making a difference. Through ... -
Dr. Fred Farias, longtime South Texas advocate, joins UTRGV leadership team
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Dr. Fred Farias III, a lifelong advocate for higher education and a respected leader in optometry and public service, has joined The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as associate dean for External Relations at the School of Optometry and ... -
Chasse Conque receives contract extension, promotion to senior vice president
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Wednesday that Chasse Conque has received a contract extension through 2031 and has been promoted to senior vice president and director of Athletics. -
UTRGV celebrates record number of Fulbright U.S. scholars for 2025-2026
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Four UTRGV faculty members have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year, marking a record-setting achievement for the university’s global engagement efforts. -
The Shared American History Lesson: A lookback at UTRGV CHAPS’ Underground Railroad, Civil War research gaining national attention
Friday, June 20, 2025
A lookback at UTRGV CHAPS’ Underground Railroad and Civil War research gaining national attention. -
Texas Poet Laureate Octavio Quintanilla to host poetry workshop and reading at UTRGV
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
UTRGV will welcome the 2025 Texas Poet Laureate, Octavio Quintanilla, for a special afternoon of poetry, creativity and conversation on Wednesday, June 18. -
June is Cataract Awareness Month: “Cloudy vision doesn’t have to be part of getting older”
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
June is Cataract Awareness Month, and Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, an optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, wants Rio Grande Valley communities to know that cloudy vision doesn’t have to be a part of aging. -
UTRGV awarded $2.8M CPRIT grant to launch drug delivery and nanomedicine core
Thursday, June 12, 2025
UTRGV has received a $2.8 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to launch the Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine Core. -
Experience the fusion of dance
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
This weekend only, UTRGV Ballet Folklórico will blend traditional folklórico with hip-hop, salsa, flamenco, and step in its latest production, Ouroboros 2025. Set for June 14-15 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg, the ... -
UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine welcomes fourth cohort
Monday, June 09, 2025
The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, Texas's first and only institution of its kind, recently welcomed its fourth class of students, including the school's inaugural Luminary Scholar. On May 30, admitted students and their families ... -
High school students discover healthcare aspirations at UTRGV immersive experience
Friday, June 06, 2025
Dr. Michael Lehker, dean of the UTRGV College of Health Professions, welcomed nearly 100 local high school students to the inaugural immersive experience, held on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus, May 22-23. The “Discover Your Future in ... -
Keep your kids active this summer with UTRGV camps
Thursday, June 05, 2025
As school lets out for summer, families are on the lookout for exciting ways to keep their children active, engaged and productive. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has stepped up to the plate, offering a diverse range of summer camps ... -
UTRGV Summer Camps: Fun and learning for kids of all ages in Brownsville
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offering a variety of summer camps starting in June at the Brownsville Campus. From sports to STEM activities, there is something for every child to enjoy and explore. -
UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center bringing unified cancer care and research to the Valley
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
In labs at the UTRGV School of Medicine, researchers like Dr. Diane Nguyen, Dr. Sheema Khan and Dr. Murali Yallapu working to change how cancer is understood and treated, both in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
