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September is Women in Medicine and Science Month: UTRGV medical students showcase the impact of women in medical research
Thursday, September 24, 2026
September marks Women in Medicine and Science Month, and for three UTRGV School of Medicine students, that pursuit has taken them into research laboratories, national training programs and scientific publications, where they are exploring some of ... -
From inaugural medical student to UT Health RGV’s first rheumatologist
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Six years ago, Dr. Christine Elizabeth Loftis crossed the stage as a member of the inaugural graduating class of the UTRGV School of Medicine. This fall, she returns not as a student, but as a physician helping write the next chapter of the ... -
UTRGV rises to No. 26 nationally for social mobility in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
“Rankings are one measure of our progress, but what matters most is the impact we are having on our students and the Rio Grande Valley,” Bailey said. “We are especially proud to remain No. 1 in Texas for social mobility, which ... -
UTRGV School of Medicine brings together researchers and RGV community to address cancer and health challenges
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Organized by UTRGV’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program in collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center (RGV-CHDRC, the forum is intended for community members and organizations, ... -
Making the White Coat More Attainable: UTRGV medical graduates carry less debt
Monday, September 21, 2026
The UTRGV School of Medicine is expanding local access to medical education while helping make it more financially attainable. New data shows its 2025-26 graduates reported significantly less educational debt than medical graduates nationwide. -
UTRGV earns Great Colleges to Work For® recognition for third consecutive year
Friday, September 18, 2026
For the third consecutive year, UTRGV has been recognized by the Great Colleges to Work For® program, a national distinction based largely on employee feedback. UTRGV also earned a place on the program’s Honor Roll for the first time, ... -
UTRGV earns two international awards for research technology innovation
Thursday, September 17, 2026
UTRGV received a Gold Stevie Award for Educational or Research Institution of the Year in the Information Technology category of the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. The award recognizes UTRGV’s integration of digital platforms, ... -
UTRGV mental health initiatives reach more than 23,600 Rio Grande Valley students
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
UTRGV graduate interns have provided school-based mental health services to more than 23,600 Rio Grande Valley students through three federally funded projects designed to expand access to care and strengthen the region’s mental health ... -
UTRGV’s Dr. Magdalena "Maggie" Hinojosa named distinguished alumna by Texas A&M-Kingsville
Monday, September 14, 2026
Dr. Magdalena “Maggie” Hinojosa, UTRGV executive vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs and deputy to the president, has been named a 2026 Distinguished Alumna by Texas A&M University-Kingsville. -
UTRGV earns 4.5-star rating in Money’s 2026 Best Colleges
Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Money evaluated more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges nationwide. UTRGV was among 735 institutions that met the publication’s requirements for inclusion. Only about 10% of the institutions on Money’s 2026 ... -
UTRGV medical students take learning beyond the classroom this summer
Thursday, September 03, 2026
Three UTRGV School of Medicine students used their summer break to take their medical education beyond the classroom, pursuing opportunities in health policy, research and primary care.
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