Friday, August 22, 2025
  Alumni, Giving

By News and Media Relations

EDINBURG, TX – AUGUST 22, 2025 – This year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrates a significant milestone: its 10-year anniversary. Join us on August 26 for the annual UTRGV Day of Giving, a dedicated 24-hour event uniting alums, faculty, staff and community members in support of the university. 

This is a unique opportunity to invest in the future of UTRGV students and empower them to become the leaders of tomorrow in Texas. The goal is to raise $200,000 to support various vital programs.

“Investing in UTRGV is investing in the future of Texas,” said Dr. Kelly Nassour, Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Every contribution nurtures the next generation of leaders and innovators who will drive our state forward. Together, we can create opportunities that transform lives and strengthen our community now and for years to come.”

Here are 10 areas where you can make an impact this anniversary year: 

  1. Education Abroad – Help students broaden their horizons with transformative global experiences, including faculty-led trips and internships.
  2. Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center – Fuel innovation and small business success in the Rio Grande Valley through mentorship and business development programs.
  3. Military and Veteran Success Center – Support our student veterans and service members with dedicated resources for navigating education benefits and building community.
  4. Non-Profit Resource Center – Strengthen the heart of our community by helping local nonprofits thrive through training and strategic planning. {%image%}
  5. Office for Bilingual Integration – Celebrate bilingualism and biculturalism as UTRGV aims to be a national model for bilingual higher education.
  6. Office for Pre-Professional Development – Guide future healthcare professionals with mentorship and resources for competitive careers in medicine and beyond.
  7. Student Emergency Fund – Be a lifeline for students facing unexpected crises, helping them stay enrolled and focused on their futures.
  8. Student Food Pantry – Ensure no student goes hungry by supporting our initiative to provide free, nutritious food to those in need.
  9. University Libraries – Empower learning and discovery with access to technology and expert support in our libraries across the region.
  10. University Recreation – Invest in student well-being through fitness programs and wellness resources that foster a healthy campus environment.

Mark your calendars for UTRGV Day of Giving and join in shaping the future of students and the Rio Grande Valley community.

For more information or to give now, visit utrgv.link/dayofgiving-1.



ABOUT UTRGV

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2013 as the first major public university of the 21st century in Texas. This transformative initiative provided the opportunity to expand educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley, including a new School of Medicine and a School of Podiatry, and made it possible for residents of the region to benefit from the Permanent University Fund – a public endowment contributing support to the University of Texas System and other institutions.

UTRGV has campuses and off-campus research and teaching sites throughout the Rio Grande Valley including Brownsville (formerly The University of Texas at Brownsville campus), Edinburg (formerly The University of Texas-Pan American campus), Harlingen, Weslaco, McAllen, Port Isabel, Rio Grande City and South Padre Island. UTRGV, a comprehensive academic institution, enrolled its first class in the fall of 2015; the School of Medicine welcomed its first class in the summer of 2016, and the School of Podiatric Medicine in the fall of 2022.