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UTRGV leads Vaqueros Volunteer beautification efforts

Thursday, May 22, 2025
UTRGV students, staff, faculty, alumni and members of the Valley community grabbed their shovels and came together to support important projects for the Vaqueros Volunteer program.

Seven UTRGV professors release book detailing the history of Valley politics

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Scholars from around the world are fascinated with the Rio Grande Valley, a region whose political beliefs often are covered by newscasts and newspapers, but not through published research. To combat that information gap, a group of UTRGV ...

UTRGV professor honored with prestigious award from American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
For nearly two decades, UTRGV’s Dr. Dumitru Caruntu, professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of the university’s Biomechanics Laboratory, has dedicated his career to advancing mechanical engineering research and fostering ...

A Clearer View of the Universe: UTRGV H-E-B Planetarium levels up

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s H-E-B Planetarium is soaring, thanks to an $85,000 gift from H-E-B that is funding significant technology upgrades to the facility. In April, a new state-of-the-art digital projector was ...

UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy holds first solo commencement

Monday, May 19, 2025
Pride and excitement were on full display Sunday, May 18, as 117 students from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Mathematics and Science Academy (MSA) celebrated a major milestone: their high school graduation. The event marked ...

UTRGV celebrating more than 3,200 graduates this spring

Friday, May 16, 2025
A sea of caps and gowns filled Bert Ogden Arena on Friday morning as UTRGV kicked off the first of its two Spring 2025 Commencement days. Set across Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, the milestone event celebrates academic achievement, ...

From breast cancer survivor to Ph.D. graduate: Joy Cain shares inspiring path to earning her doctoral degree

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Joy Cain, a UTRGV graduate who earned her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling on Wednesday during a doctoral hooding ceremony, shared that her journey was shaped not only by her studies but also by a life-changing challenge: battling breast cancer ...

UTRGV graduates second cohort of Doctor of Nursing Practice program

Thursday, May 15, 2025
UTRGV held a hooding ceremony on May 14 for its doctoral graduates, including six new Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the 2025 cohort. Each DNP developed a quality improvement project aimed at benefiting an underserved or vulnerable ...

MSA valedictorian and salutatorian shine at program’s first commencement ceremony

Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Mathematics and Science Academy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is proud to host its first standalone commencement ceremony this year, recognizing the outstanding achievements of its students. At the forefront of this celebration ...

A Journey of Love and Learning: Luis and Brenda Bocanegra share their story of perseverance on the path to earning doctoral degrees together

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Brenda and Luis Bocanegra have done nearly everything together: building a life, raising their three children and now earning their doctoral degrees from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. On Friday, May 16, the married couple will cross ...

From Theory to Practice: Graduate takes next immersive steps into teaching

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
UTRGV graduating senior Leslie Garcia dedicated her final year of university to a fourth-grade classroom. This immersion was crucial for her studies, providing valuable practical teaching experience. As she concludes her year-long residency at ...

‘Dreams don’t have a deadline’ UTRGV criminal justice grad ready to apply education to disability advocacy

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, Maribel Leos will walk the stage at UTRGV Spring 2025 Commencement , joining more than 3,200 Vaqueros who are receiving their diplomas.

UTRGV Luminary Scholars illuminate path to Spring Commencement

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
During Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies, nine students in the first Luminary cohort are about to walk the stage to accept their degree.

UTRGV Class of 2025: Public Health major embraces calling for social work

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Hemma Uzoh never imagined her life’s journey would lead to a master's degree in social work. But on May 16, the 26-year-old Harlingen native will walk the stage at the Bert Ogden Arena to accept her Master of Science in Social Work ...

From Students to Doctors: UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates graduation of Class of 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025
The May 10 celebration at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg officially marked the transition from medical students to doctors. The ceremony featured the graduates walking across the stage to receive their Doctor of Medicine degrees in ...

UTRGV to celebrate more than 3,200 graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement

Monday, May 12, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is set to recognize more than 3,200 prospective graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement, taking place on May 16-17 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

Dying ‘Beautifully’ in the Rio Grande Valley: Rivera-Burciaga embeds end-of-life nursing into UTRGV curriculum

Friday, May 09, 2025
Graduating with confidence, UTRGV nursing students are equipped to handle the complexities of death and dying, thanks to Dr. Andrya Rivera-Burciaga. As the coordinator for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, she collaborates with Nancy ...

Celebrating Excellence: UTRGV announces faculty award recipients for 2024-2025

Friday, May 09, 2025
These annual awards recognize faculty who have demonstrated outstanding contributions in teaching, online teaching, research, service, student mentoring, community-engaged scholarship and sustainability education.

UTRGV to expand academic and health affairs with new property acquisition in McAllen

Friday, May 09, 2025
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has authorized The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to pursue the purchase of property in McAllen to support the expansion of academic and health affairs.

CLASS OF 2025: UTRGV School of Medicine graduating med student inspired by mother’s cancer battle

Thursday, May 08, 2025
Carlos Cisneros was just 6 years old when his mother was diagnosed with leukemia and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He didn’t fully understand the science back then, but he did understand what mattered. Doctors had ...

Generations of Healing: UTRGV School of Medicine physician resident continues family journey into medicine

Wednesday, May 07, 2025
At the UTRGV School of Medicine, mentorship is as vital as the medicine practiced and history has a way of repeating itself. In Dr. Victor Tran's case, it was a pathway laid down by generations of healing.

UTRGV libraries designated as national Patent and Trademark Resource Centers

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Thanks to the recent opening of two new¿Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Libraries, Rio Grande Valley innovators will no longer need to drive 300 miles to the nearest patent office in ...

Class of 2025 to celebrate graduation at UTRGV School of Medicine Commencement

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
The Class of 2025 will celebrate their graduation during the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Commencement on Saturday, May 10, from 5-7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. This ceremony marks the transition from students to ...

UTRGV’s School of Optometry achieves Stage One designation from ACOE

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s proposed School of Optometry has recently been granted Stage¿One designation by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education¿(ACOE), marking a crucial milestone on the path to full ...

UTRGV opens Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility to boost technology innovation

Monday, May 05, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley officially opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant step in strengthening applied research and preparing students for ...

Enhance your skills at UTRGV’s Vaquero Youth Band Camp this summer

Friday, May 02, 2025
Students, ages 12-17, are invited to showcase their musical talents at the second Vaquero Youth Band Camp this summer.

UTRGV Earth Fest 2025 celebrates with annual ‘green efforts’ events

Thursday, May 01, 2025
The UTRGV Office For Sustainability (OFS) held its annual Earth Fest recently to showcase the environmentally sustainable efforts of the university’s people and organizations.

Caring for Caregivers: School of Medicine providing mental health support for medical residents

Thursday, May 01, 2025
To ensure its resident physicians get the care and support they need to maintain their mental well-being, the UTRGV School of Medicine has developed the Fortify Resilience Initiative (FRI), designed to provide them with mental health resources ...

UTRGV business students slam dunk opportunities at Spurs Career Day

Monday, April 28, 2025
UTRGV students got a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the San Antonio Spurs marketing team.

UTRGV Student Media awarded fourth TIPA Director’s Cup

Friday, April 25, 2025
UTRGV Student Media competed against nearly 40 colleges and universities recently to win the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s Director’s Cup.

UTRGV to host nation’s largest transportation-focused STEM summer camps

Friday, April 25, 2025
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation as one of the largest transportation-related STEM camps in the nation, this hands-on program introduces students to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with a focus on ...

UTRGV presenting free musical performance of 'Into the Woods'

Thursday, April 24, 2025
UTRGV Arts is presenting a musical rendition of some of the most classic Brothers Grimm tales, with scenes from “Into the Woods.”

Suit Up for Success: UTRGV Career Closet is back and better than ever

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The UTRGV Career Closet offers free professional clothing for headshots, interviews, and career events to current students and alumni. Director Kamara Jackson noted that it helps eliminate economic barriers and empowers students during employer ...

UTRGV anthropologist elected president of Texas Association of Biological Anthropologists

Friday, April 18, 2025
Dr. Carina Marques, assistant professor of Anthropology at UTRGV, has been appointed president of the Texas Association of Biological Anthropologists. As a new member, she expressed gratitude, saying, “Being elected president of TABA is ...

‘Carmela Full of Wishes’ wraps up UTRGV’s Theatre season

Friday, April 18, 2025
The UTRGV Theatre for Young Audience (TYA) production is scheduled to run from April 25-27 at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre on the Edinburg Campus, with an additional free special preview on Thursday, April 24. The preview is in support of the ...

Former UTRGV Student Media director inducted into TIPA Hall of Fame

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Azenett Cornejo, a Brownsville native and former director of UTRGV Student Media, is one of two new inductees into the 2025 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Hall of Fame, making her the first from UTRGV to receive this honor.

From the Rio Grande to the national stage: UTRGV Folklórico makes historic fifth run

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The UTRGV Ballet Folklórico is once again dancing its way into the national conversation. For the fifth time, the UTRGV Dance Program has secured a coveted spot at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) National College Dance ...

Does being bilingual have an impact on children with autism?

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Dr. Cecilia Montiel-Nava, a professor in the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science, is inviting the community to participate in clinical interviews for her latest study on the social and economic impacts of being bilingual.

Behind the magic: UTRGV health professions student shares role in ensuring safety at Disney

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Dylan Alvarado, a junior UTRGV College of Health Professions major from Elsa, gained experience working in the healthcare administration while interning with the Disney College Program.

Reducing Job Jitters: UT Health RGV psychiatrist says calming your workplace anxiety can help overall mental health

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of chronic stress and highlight ways to maintain mental and physical well-being amid daily pressures. Dr. Alcides Amador, board-certified psychiatrist at UT Health RGV and ...

UTRGV’s Erin Easton participates in historic Antarctic research expedition

Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Dr. Erin Easton, an assistant professor in the UTRGV School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, recently returned from another groundbreaking research expedition, this time off the coast of Antarctica in the Bellingshausen Sea.

Checkmate: UTRGV wins fourth national chess championship

Sunday, April 06, 2025
The UTRGV Chess Team rallied on the final day of the President’s Cup to claim their fourth national championship in seven years. With seven points, UTRGV finished tied with Webster University, and both teams were named co-champions.

UTRGV honored at Texas Capitol ahead of 10-year anniversary

Thursday, April 03, 2025
On Thursday, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) received an early birthday gift from the Texas Legislature, which passed a resolution honoring the university’s upcoming 10th anniversary.

UTRGV’s Orozco-Leonhardt receives 2024 SME Faculty Advisor Award

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
When Dr. Edna Orozco-Leonhardt first stepped into her classroom at UTRGV, she envisioned a space where aspiring engineers could turn academic experiences into pathways for advanced manufacturing careers and groundbreaking research. That vision ...

FROM ROOK TO KING: UTRGV’S Bartek Macieja brings lifetime of moves to the game board

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Bartek Macieja, chess coach at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley since 2012, has led the UTRGV Chess Team to three consecutive national championships, and seven state titles. This year again, the team placed first at the Pan American ...

UTRGV Chess Team aims for fourth national title at President's Cup

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chess Team is set to compete in the upcoming President’s Cup, seeking their fourth national title.

‘We’re making history’ UTRGV Dance Team prepares for first national competition

Friday, March 28, 2025
The 16 UTRGV students who make up the team will head to the American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Dance Competition on Saturday, March 29, at the University of North Texas in Denton.

Capturing motion to improve mobility

Monday, March 24, 2025
There’s more to gait, or the pattern of walking, than meets the eye. The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) has established a 16-camera studio-style lab to capture the data behind each step.

‘Match Madness’

Friday, March 21, 2025
UTRGV School of Medicine’ students took part in the monumental “Match Day” on March 21.

UTRGV, Georgia Tech launch $2.8M AI research partnership

Friday, March 21, 2025
UTRGV has been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation under the ExpandAI Program to lead a new partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology’s AI Institute for Advances in Optimization.

“I can see clearly now…” UTRGV expert highlights the importance of eye exams for lifelong vision health

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
March is Save Your Vision Month, a reminder that eye health is just as important as heart health, mental well-being and other aspects of overall wellness.

Dr. Michael Hocker departing UTRGV for Executive Dean role at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
UTRGV announced Tuesday the departure of Michael Hocker, MD, MHS, Dean of the School of Medicine and Senior Vice President of UT Health RGV.

Game On: UTRGV business students gear up for Spurs Career Day

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
UTRGV students will have the chance to take their shot at success and gain valuable experience at the second Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship Spurs Career Day.

UTRGV’s Dr. Teresa Feria-Arroyo honored with prestigious AAHHE award for student mentoring in STEM

Monday, March 17, 2025
Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, a distinguished faculty member at UTRGV, continues to make waves in the academic community with her recent national recognition. Honored by the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), she ...

UTRGV School of Medicine to celebrate students ‘matching’ to medical residencies on Match Day 2025

Monday, March 17, 2025
‘Match Madness’ will celebrate 50 UTRGV School of Medicine students from the Class of 2025 participating in the school’s sixth annual Match Day event.

UTRGV marks a decade of milestones, partners with City of Brownsville on ‘Task Force of the Future’

Sunday, March 16, 2025
Building on a decade of student success, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the City of Brownsville have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint Task Force of the Future.

Dr. Liliana Rivera Sandoval makes history as UTRGV’s first Cottrell Scholar

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Dr. Liliana Rivera Sandoval, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has made history as the first faculty member from UTRGV to be named a Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science ...

UT Health RGV surgical oncologist explains life-saving importance of early screening

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in Texas and the U.S. for both men and women. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, an estimated 12,763 Texans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year, with 4,588 ...

Spring Break Safety: UTRGV to host awareness event on drinking and driving

Monday, March 10, 2025
UTRGV and community organizations are collaborating to host the “Spring Break Safety: No Refusal Awareness” event on March 12, at the UTRGV Campus in Edinburg.

Explore your future at the UTRGV Graduate Fair

Friday, March 07, 2025
If you are considering going back to school or changing careers, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers two opportunities to explore a variety of master’s and doctoral degree options at its Graduate Fair.

Modern Spin on a Classic: "Romeo and Juliet" at UTRGV

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Department of Theatre will present a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" from March 7-9. Directed by Professor Brian Warren this adaptation infuses a contemporary twist ...

UTRGV CHAPS’s Underground Railroad research brings “Walking to Freedom” event to the Valley

Friday, February 28, 2025
Representatives from the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center in Cambridge, Maryland, have reached out to CHAPS to help organize the Rio Grande Valley’s first “Walking the Southern Roads to Freedom” event. Scheduled for ...

FESTIBA 2025 to highlight youth talent at annual Mariachi Festival

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will come alive with young mariachi groups from across the region during the annual Mariachi Festival, a vibrant celebration of youth talent and cultural heritage as part of the Festival of International ...

UTRGV researchers turn aloe vera waste into natural insecticide

Monday, February 24, 2025
Researchers at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have discovered a groundbreaking use for aloe vera peels, transforming this discarded agricultural waste into a natural insecticide that could benefit farmers worldwide.

UTRGV invests over $60 million to strengthen academic infrastructure in Cameron County

Thursday, February 20, 2025
On Thursday the Board of Regents approved two significant UTRGV projects aimed at fostering regional growth: a $39 million repair and renovation of the Brownsville Visual Arts Complex, formerly the Longoria Elementary School, to accommodate the ...

Dive into the arts at FESTIBA

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Join The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in celebrating creativity at the annual Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) from Feb. 20 to March 2, where art, literature and music come together. This year's theme, "Life ...

UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts presents Spanish American art roundtable at IMAS

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts invites art enthusiasts and community members to a special roundtable event to discuss the historical, cultural and contemporary significance of Spanish American artwork.

UTRGV professor appointed to board of NASA’s Texas Space Grant Consortium

Friday, February 14, 2025
Dr. Eloi Camprubi, assistant professor of Astrobiology at UTRGV’s School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for NASA’s Texas Space Grant Consortium (TSGC). His two-year term ...

Chronicles of a Broken Heart: How the heart-brain connections impact health and well-being

Friday, February 14, 2025
Dr. Mario Gil, an associate professor of Neurosciences and Psychology at the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science and School of Medicine Institute of Neuroscience, and his team have identified a region in the midbrain called the Ventral ...

UTRGV School of Medicine hosts international conference to address cancer health disparities

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The UTRGV School of Medicine will host the 3rd International Conference on Cancer Health Disparities and its 8th Annual Research Symposium. The event will unite national and international experts in cancer research, medical professionals and ...

High school students shine at UTRGV’s Regional Science Bowl

Thursday, February 13, 2025
In a thrilling game-show style tournament, more than 100 students from 18 high schools tested their math and science knowledge at the annual Regional Science Bowl held at UTRGV. Claiming victory was W.B. Ray High School from Corpus Christi, which ...

‘There’s so much more to discover’

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
When Dr. Erin Easton, an assistant professor with the UTRGV School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, first opened the email congratulating her on winning The Explorers Club Citation of Merit, she was aboard a Schmidt Ocean Institute ...

UTRGV students to rate Super Bowl ads in USA Today’s Ad Meter competition

Friday, February 07, 2025
This Super Bowl LIX, UTRGV students will share their insights on commercials as part of USA Today’s 37th annual Ad Meter competition.

UTRGV brings global insights on Alzheimer’s Disease to community

Friday, February 07, 2025
Experts from the UTRGV School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, and institutions in Italy, Nigeria and Florida presented this research-backed information to more than 350 members of the South Texas community at the free event “Memory and ...

High school students gear up for Regional Science Bowl, eye national championship in D.C.

Thursday, February 06, 2025
High school students from across the region are gearing up for a competition that could earn them a spot in the National Science Bowl (NSB) in Washington, D.C., this April. They will first battle it out at the Regional Science Bowl this Saturday, ...

Elevating Healthcare: Advancements and aspirations at the UTRGV School of Medicine

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
As we continue through 2025, the UTRGV School of Medicine is building on its momentum and advancing its mission to transform healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley.

UTRGV alumnus combats childhood obesity through innovative literacy project

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
UTRGV alumnus David Ceron, writing under the pen name David Norec, is thrilled to see his book, ‘‘The Adventures of Exo and Cy,” available at Barnes & Noble and other retailers. More importantly, he’s excited that ...

The Language of Parrots: Professor Karl Berg’s groundbreaking research on vocal learning

Monday, February 03, 2025
Led by Dr. Karl Berg, associate professor in the UTRGV School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences, this research not only illuminates the complex vocal abilities of these parrots but also draws intriguing parallels to human language ...

Get ready for UTRGV’s Dye Hard Orange 5k

Friday, January 31, 2025
Prepare for a splash of color and a spirit of fun at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Dye Hard Orange 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8 in Harlingen. Hosted by University Recreation (UREC), the third annual race will begin at the Harlingen ...

Enroll Now: UTRGV introduces new online MS in Marketing degree this fall

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Master of Science in Marketing is an online program designed to give students advanced analytical marketing skills and hands-on experience to launch a career in one of marketing’s many fast-growing fields.

UTRGV School of Medicine hosts community event to promote awareness and prevention of cervical cancer

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Cervical cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Unfortunately, the Rio Grande Valley has the highest incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in the U.S., where the disease remains one of the leading causes of ...

UTRGV School of Medicine cancer researcher explains importance of preventive care to one of RGV’s most common cancers

Monday, January 27, 2025
– Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, yet it is almost entirely preventable through vaccination and early detection.

Global Insights on Alzheimer’s Disease: UTRGV brings international research to “Memory & Heart Connections” event

Monday, January 27, 2025
International speakers will present transformative research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their families at UTRGV’s second annual “Memory and Heart ...

THECB greenlights UTRGV’s new School of Optometry and Doctor of Optometry degree

Friday, January 24, 2025
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has officially endorsed The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s proposal to launch a new School of Optometry and a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. UTRGV anticipates welcoming its ...

UTRGV’s Feria, Qubbaj receive prestigious Presidential Mentoring Award

Friday, January 24, 2025
Dr. Teresa “Paty” Feria Arroyo and Dr. Ala Qubbaj never set out to win a national award; they simply wanted to help more students discover opportunities in the fields of science and engineering. Their dedication has earned each of ...

UTRGV starts Spring 2025 semester with record enrollment despite weather delay

Friday, January 24, 2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley officially kicked off its Spring 2025 semester with a record-breaking enrollment of more than 31,500 students on Wednesday. Despite severe weather conditions that forced the university to halt operations ...

UTRGV School of Medicine team reveal breakthrough in cancer cell survival

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The fight against cancer is making strides globally, but some of the most important breakthroughs are happening locally in the Rio Grande Valley. At the UTRGV School of Medicine’s South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, Dr. ...

UTRGV names new Liberal Arts dean

Friday, January 17, 2025
Dr. Jose Dávila-Montes, professor of Translation and Interpreting in the UTRGV Department of Writing and Language Studies, has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective Jan.1.

UTRGV and Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen forge $9.7 million partnership to transform rail safety and workforce development

Friday, January 17, 2025
Students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will significantly impact the rail industry and help reduce train derailments, thanks to a groundbreaking $9.7 million research partnership with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS), ...