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  • UTRGV doctoral student earns award from Texas Business Hall of Fame

      Monday, December 22, 2025
    A UTRGV doctoral student, one of only two female master electricians in the Rio Grande Valley, has been recognized by the Texas Business Hall of Fame for her innovative work in training the next generation of electricians. Emiliana M. Escobar, ...

  • The Best of 2025: UTRGV through the lens

      Monday, December 22, 2025
    UTRGV’s Year in Photos 2025 celebrates the vibrant moments and milestones that defined this remarkable year at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

  • 2025: A year of firsts, growth and bold milestones for UTRGV

      Monday, December 22, 2025
    As we reflect on 2025, UTRGV celebrates a landmark year: historic firsts, record-breaking growth, elevated national rankings, and major strides in research, health education, and community engagement. From launching a new football era to earning ...

  • Fall 2025 Commencement closes a milestone year for UTRGV

      Friday, December 19, 2025
    A wave of orange- and gray-capped graduates, their families and supporters filled Bert Ogden Arena Friday morning as UTRGV began its Fall 2025 Commencement celebrations. Held Friday and Saturday, the ceremonies recognize students completing ...

  • Sisterly Support: Alexandra and Jennifer Herrera graduate together with civil engineering degrees from UTRGV

      Friday, December 19, 2025
    Alexandra and Jennifer Herrera grew up in Veracruz, Mexico, doing everything together, from sharing toys to teaming up in games and sports. As they got older, a family decision brought them to the United States, and their shared love of math drew ...

  • UTRGV graduate turns early curiosity into criminal justice career

      Thursday, December 18, 2025
    For Brownsville native Denisse Jimenez, graduating from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was never in doubt.

  • UTRGV Fall 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony honors graduates earning the university’s highest academic degree

      Thursday, December 18, 2025
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrated its Fall 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on Wednesday evening at the Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, recognizing 44 doctoral graduates who completed the university’s highest academic ...

  • Wanda Lambert Boush: A Century of Care and Community

      Wednesday, December 17, 2025
    Wanda Lambert Boush, at 103, continues to live with quiet generosity and an unshakable devotion to her community. Her story is one of grace and giving, woven deeply into both The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas region ...

  • UTRGV students selected for Gulf Scholars Program to drive change

      Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    The UTRGV Gulf Scholars Program announced in early December its inaugural cohort of 12 students.

  • A Season of Celebration: UTRGV to graduate more than 3,500 students at commencement ceremonies

      Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    This holiday season, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating more than 3,500 prospective graduates who will receive the gift of their college diplomas during two days of commencement ceremonies.

  • UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine earns initial accreditation

      Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) has achieved initial accreditation from the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), a milestone that affirms the quality, rigor and national standing of the university’s program.

  • UTRGV welcomes new cohort of Kemper Scholars, empowering future leaders

      Thursday, December 11, 2025
    Six UTRGV students were chosen to join the brand-new cohort of Kemper Scholars.

  • Milestones & Memories: Alumni Voices

      Thursday, December 11, 2025
    Milestones & Memories: Alumni Voices

  • Empowering Growth: UTRGV hosts first Professional Development Day for employees

      Thursday, December 11, 2025
    The staff and faculty at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley united to reflect on the university’s progress, share expertise and shape its future at the inaugural Professional Development Day.

  • Momentum in Medicine

      Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    In the Rio Grande Valley, the idea of becoming a Valley-made doctor and earning the sought-after white coat once felt like a distant aspiration. It was possible, but not yet common or easily obtained. For Dr. Adrian Barrera, a Rio Grande ...

  • UTRGV breaks ground on Marine Ecosystems Research Facility in Port Isabel

      Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the Marine Ecosystems Research Facility (MERF), marking the start of construction on a $21.5 million coastal research center that will expand the ...

  • UTRGV celebrates 10 years with annual Holiday Card Contest

      Friday, December 05, 2025
    This holiday season carries an extra special meaning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as the institution celebrates its 10-year anniversary. UTRGV is honoring a favorite campus tradition — its annual Holiday Card Contest, where ...

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