• 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 ...

• UTRGV Memory and Aging Center’s “Memory and Heart Connections” strengthens culture and community

    Friday, January 30, 2026
  Hosted by the Memory and Aging Center of UTRGV, the free, bilingual event themed, “La Cultura,” brought international experts in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

• Milestones & Memories: Alumni Voices

    Thursday, January 29, 2026
  Meet Alyssa Marie Silva: Committed to helping future generations

• U.S. News & World Report recognizes UTRGV for excellence in online education

    Thursday, January 29, 2026
  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has achieved significant recognition in the recent U.S. News & World Report rankings for online programs. The university’s online master’s degree in Criminal Justice ranked 15th, marking a ...

• Dean of UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine ranked global expert in field

    Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  Dr. Javier La Fontaine ranked as the number five contributor worldwide to the topic of osteomyelitis, or bone infection, with 23 studies to his name to date.

• UTRGV professor earns NSF CAREER award to advance innovation in metal additive manufacturing

    Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  UTRGV received a five-year, $570,160 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research led by Dr. Farid Ahmed.

• UTRGV Memory and Aging Center to host free, bilingual conference focused on cultural influences

    Monday, January 26, 2026
  The conference is a free, bilingual community event that brings together international experts to examine how heart health, brain health, the environment and culture intersect to shape how people age.

• UTRGV School of Medicine students lead cervical cancer awareness initiative in the Rio Grande Valley

    Friday, January 23, 2026
  January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and through a student-led HPV education and vaccination initiative, UTRGV School of Medicine students Yazeth Gonzalez, Maria Lozano Bonilla, Maria Camila Gonzalez Tovar and Bria Okere are working to ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine expert explains how vaccination, screening, can prevent one of the Valley's most common cancers

    Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  According to the National Cancer Institute, cervical cancer rates in the Valley are about 55% higher than the national average, making it one of the region's most urgent public health challenges. That’s more than half of ...

• UTRGV’s 10th anniversary year continues with record spring enrollment

    Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  UTRGV welcomed 32,429 students on the first day of spring classes, the highest first-day spring enrollment in the university’s history and a 2.8% increase from last spring. The first-day total included a record 4,569 graduate students ...

• UTRGV awarded NSF funding to lead global sustainability education

    Friday, January 16, 2026
  UTRGV has been awarded a $299,999 education-outreach grant to help with a global initiative working to transform agricultural waste into biodegradable materials.

• Milestones & Memories: Alumni Voices

    Thursday, January 15, 2026
  Meet Rodney Gomez: Bridging mobility, leadership, and the arts

• ‘Meaningful work’: UT Health RGV brings new advanced cancer treatment technology to the RGV

    Thursday, January 15, 2026
  On any given day inside the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center, new radiation technology, TrueBeam, is preparing to deliver a level of precision previously unavailable in the region.

• UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine to offer free foot screenings and diabetic check ups

    Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) will be offering free screenings to the community.

• UTRGV achieves Carnegie Community Engagement Classification again

    Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has retained the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

• UTRGV completes purchase of landmark Monitor building

    Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has closed on the purchase of The Monitor building in McAllen, a landmark facility that will serve as the future home of the university’s new School of Optometry and help advance additional health, ...

• UTRGV meets with The Welch Foundation to support chemistry research growth

    Monday, January 12, 2026
  UTRGV recently met with leaders from The Welch Foundation to discuss expanding opportunities that support chemistry research and student success.

• UTRGV Chess Team advances to President’s Cup after strong Pan-Am finish

    Thursday, January 08, 2026
  UTRGV Chess Team has defeated Harvard University at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Chess Championship to secure a return to the prestigious President’s Cup.