By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – APRIL 20, 2026 – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will host its annual Graduate Fairs this month, offering prospective students, alumni and the community an opportunity to explore graduate programs, funding opportunities and career pathways.
Held in Brownsville and Edinburg campuses, the free events are open to current students, alumni and the public. Attendees can explore more than 60 graduate degree and certificate programs, meet directly with faculty and receive guidance on funding, scholarships and the admissions process.
GRADUATE FAIR SCHEDULE
UTRGV Brownsville Campus
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón
UTRGV Edinburg Campus
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: University Recreation (UREC)
Attendees can also participate in a $500 scholarship drawing by completing an evaluation or starting an application during the event. Plus, the first 300 attendees at each location will receive a limited-edition UTRGV Graduate Fair T-shirt.
To RSVP or learn more, visit https://link.utrgv.edu/gradfair/
ABOUT UTRGV
Celebrating its 10th anniversary during the 2025-2026 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas, and the world. As one of the country’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Seal of Excelencia certified, UTRGV has earned national recognition for its academic excellence, social mobility, and student success since opening in Fall 2015. Ranked among the Best Colleges for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in 2025 by Washington Monthly (7 nationally; 1 in Texas), UTRGV continues to break enrollment records, launch new academic and athletics programs and progress toward achieving R1 research status. Additionally, UTRGV holds the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, awarded in 2020 and 2025, reflecting its commitment to strengthening community ties and addressing local challenges.
The only university in Texas with schools of Medicine and Podiatric Medicine, UTRGV’s regional footprint spans South Texas – with locations, teaching sites, and centers established in Edinburg, Brownsville, Rio Grande City, McAllen, Weslaco, Harlingen, Laredo, Port Isabel and South Padre Island.
