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UTRGV mass communication major named Most Promising Student by American Advertising Federation
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Emmanuel Gittins, a mass communication major, was chosen for AAF's 2026 Most Promising Class. -
Thinking Beyond a Diagnosis: UTRGV School of Medicine physician residents advance heart research
Thursday, February 19, 2026
February marks American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and the steps families can take to protect it. At the UTRGV School of Medicine, residents are channeling their observations into research focused on heart ... -
UTRGV awarded $1.2M NASA grant to develop artificial intelligence-enhanced biodegradable sensors for climate, public health and planetary science research
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
UTRGV received a NASA grant to lead a multi-institution study of the RGV’s coastal and delta ecosystems. -
UTRGV engineering professor receives prestigious national ASME award
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Dr. Dumitru Caruntu, a UTRGV professor of mechanical engineering, has been given the 2025 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Robert E. Abbott Award. -
Meet Adriana Cecilia Gutiérrez Treviño: Actress & marketing manager making an impact across borders
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Adriana Treviño reflected how UTRGV helped her gain confidence, seize opportunities, and build a strong foundation. -
Strumming Success: Alum’s journey from student to stage with Maná
Friday, February 13, 2026
Jose Villarreal, a graduate student at UTRGV and a dedicated music teacher, has turned his passion for classical guitar into a fulfilling career, even sharing the stage with renowned Mexican rock band Maná. -
"The heart tells a story" UTRGV researcher finds lifelong heart-brain connections between blood pressure and cognition
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
During American Heart Month, the UTRGV School of Medicine's pioneering research reveals that behaviors related to blood pressure may provide clues about the heart-brain's future. -
Meet Pedro (Peter) Lopez Jr.: Entrepreneur bringing frozen joy to the Rio Grande Valley
Monday, February 09, 2026
Peter Lopez Jr. is the CEO and founder of Frozone, a frozen yogurt shop in Edinburg, Texas. -
From the Border to the Dean's Office: Dr. Everardo Cobos named dean of UTRGV School of Medicine
Friday, February 06, 2026
Dr. Everardo Cobos was recently appointed dean of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His career spans more than four decades in academic medicine, oncology and institutional leadership. Cobos has served as ... -
UTRGV nursing faculty Dr. Nora Martinez certifies as sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Dr. Nora Martinez joins a small number of nurses across the Rio Grande Valley who can perform the two-to-three-hour evidence-gathering exams on victims of sexual assault. -
As Texas invests billions in dementia research, UTRGV expert brings Valley perspective to the table
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Dr. Gladys Maestre – director of the UTRGV Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research – was invited to participate in a Texas Tribune conversation examining how the state's new Dementia Prevention and ... -
UT Health RGV physician encourages residents to prioritize annual checkups
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
February is National Self-Check Month, and Dr. Daniela Hernandez, an internal medicine doctor at UT Health RGV, encourages residents across the Rio Grande Valley to make routine self-checks and annual wellness visits a habit, especially before ...
