• A Visionary Investment: Texas voters approve $3 billion fund to advance dementia research

    Thursday, November 06, 2025 — In a landmark victory for medical research and brain health, Texas voters have approved Proposition 14 on Nov. 4, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) and authorizing $3 billion in funding to accelerate the ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine launches Neurology Residency program to address growing healthcare needs in the Rio Grande Valley

    Monday, November 03, 2025 — In the Rio Grande Valley, where multigenerational households are common and access to specialty care is limited, neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease often affect not just individuals, but entire ...

• UTRGV President Guy Bailey honored by Teach For America

    Thursday, October 30, 2025 — As Teach For America Rio Grande Valley (TFA RGV) this year celebrates 35 years of transforming education in South Texas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating its first decade of similar transformations. To mark their mutual ...

• UTRGV School of Nursing faculty and students ‘learn and serve’ at Penitas clinic

    Thursday, October 23, 2025 — While many college students sleep in on weekends, UTRGV School of Nursing students in the NURS 4202 Community Health Clinical course get up early on Saturdays to volunteer in a community that needs them. Two hours before a volunteer doctor is ...

• UTRGV Theatre to bring cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ to life on stage

    Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — The UTRGV Theatre Department invites audiences to get ready for a wild musical ride with Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show,” a cult classic filled with outrageous humor, high-energy rock songs and unforgettable ...

• UTRGV cheerleader from Uvalde honors her hometown on Vaquero football field

    Monday, October 20, 2025 — In May 2022, a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde claimed 21 lives. Uvalde native and UTRGV cheerleader Madi Velasquez now honors her hometown every time she performs.

• RCVCOBE’s Vaqueros Innovation Platform Idea Lab hosting second workshop in Brownsville

    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Vaqueros Innovation Platform (VIP) Idea Lab is hosting its second workshop “Be The Change through Collaboration Across Disciplines” on the Brownsville campus.

• Show your UTRGV Spirit: Wear and display orange every Friday

    Thursday, October 02, 2025 — Starting this Friday, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites students and community members to wear and display orange, creating a vibrant wave of support for our Vaqueros across the Rio Grande Valley.

• No keys, no problem: UTRGV participates in national “Week Without Driving” event

    Monday, September 29, 2025 — At UTRGV, the Week Without Driving isn’t just a challenge—it’s a spotlight on a daily reality for nearly one-third of Americans who face mobility barriers.

• Creating Pathways: UTRGV aims to keep talent in the Rio Grande Valley

    Friday, September 26, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is committed to creating opportunities for students and communities, a point that President Guy Bailey highlighted during the Texas Tribune’s "Preparing the Next Generation of RGV Workers" ...

• Elementary school rallies behind UTRGV Football with heartfelt display

    Friday, September 19, 2025 — Just less than half a mile from Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, home of UTRGV Football, the inaugural team is feeling the love from their youngest fans at Cano/Gonzalez Elementary School.

• UTRGV project RESCUE named finalist in Gulf Futures Challenge

    Wednesday, September 10, 2025 — This is the summary to give thanks to be reflected somewhere on the pages.

• UTRGV makes history with inaugural football game

    Saturday, August 30, 2025 — More than 12,000 fans filled Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium, with another 8,000 gathered outside for tailgates, pep rallies, and watch parties. The roar of the crowd, the drumbeat of the marching band, and the sea of orange and gray created an ...

• Vaquero Marching Band ready to rally fans for the inaugural football season

    Thursday, August 28, 2025 — As UTRGV prepares for its first-ever football season, the sound of drums, brass and woodwinds is already filling the air.

• Empower Future Leaders: Join us for Day of Giving on August 26

    Friday, August 22, 2025 — This year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrates a significant milestone: its 10-year anniversary. Join us on August 26 for the annual UTRGV Day of Giving, a dedicated 24-hour event uniting alums, faculty, staff and community ...

• UT Health RGV expert urges parents to prioritize their children's eye exams

    Thursday, August 21, 2025 — New backpack? Check. Fresh pencils? Check. But what about your child's vision? If they're squinting in class, losing their place when reading or struggling to stay focused, their eyes might need some attention, too.

• Mastery of AI: UTRGV program renamed to reflect new focus

    Wednesday, July 30, 2025 — The university’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program will officially be renamed the Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, ensuring graduates are prepared for today’s fastest-growing careers.

• Beginnings of a Legacy: UTRGV welcomes new Vaquero Marching Band director

    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 — Dr. Dustin Ferguson traveled nearly 4,000 miles from Hawai’i to the Rio Grande Valley to lead the Vaquero Marching Band.

• A creative vision realized: UTRGV alum opens Castro Gallery in downtown Harlingen

    Thursday, July 24, 2025 — For UTRGV alum Keatan McKeever, opening Castro Gallery with her husband, filmmaker and writer Michael Flanagan, is more than a personal milestone – it’s a homecoming rooted in artistic vision, collaboration and community ...

• UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience to host World Head and Neck Cancer Day event

    Monday, July 21, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Institute of Neuroscience, in collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center, invites the community to its inaugural World Head and Neck Cancer Day event on ...

• UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents Alegría: 55th Anniversary Summer Show

    Thursday, July 10, 2025 — UTRGV Ballet Folklórico proudly presents Alegría, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized. The single night performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at the UTRGV ...

• UTRGV, Region One to host free STEM summer camp for autistic children

    Tuesday, July 08, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Behavior and Child Development Lab (BeChildLab), in partnership with the STEM Center of South Texas at Region One ESC, will host a free, two-week summer camp specially designed for autistic ...

• UTRGV School of Nursing inspiring positive choices at Proyecto Desarrollo Humano

    Tuesday, July 08, 2025 — This summer, UTRGV School of Nursing students and faculty dedicated their time to inspiring children at Proyecto Desarrollo Humano, a Peñitas community center, to make positive health and academic choices.

• UTRGV Chess receives dual honors from U.S. Chess Federation: College of the Year and first-ever Coach of the Year

    Wednesday, July 02, 2025 — The accolades continue to accumulate for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Chess Team. For the third time since 2018, the UTRGV Chess Team has been named Chess College of the Year by the United States Chess Federation. This ...

• UTRGV Arts gets new director

    Tuesday, July 01, 2025 — Richard Burrows has had many roles in life – from contemporary dancer on tour, to tenured professor, to executive consultant for a nonprofit helping fund arts programs in communities and schools across the country. Now, as director of the ...

• UTRGV unveils Limon Family Plaza, recognizing Rolando Limon's legacy

    Thursday, June 26, 2025 — UTRGV recently dedicated the Limon Family Plaza to entrepreneur Rolando Limon with a plaque outside the Interdisciplinary Engineering and Academic Building in Edinburg.

• UTRGV celebrates record number of Fulbright U.S. scholars for 2025-2026

    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Four UTRGV faculty members have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year, marking a record-setting achievement for the university’s global engagement efforts.

• The Shared American History Lesson: A lookback at UTRGV CHAPS’ Underground Railroad, Civil War research gaining national attention

    Friday, June 20, 2025 — A lookback at UTRGV CHAPS’ Underground Railroad and Civil War research gaining national attention.

• Texas Poet Laureate Octavio Quintanilla to host poetry workshop and reading at UTRGV

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025 — UTRGV will welcome the 2025 Texas Poet Laureate, Octavio Quintanilla, for a special afternoon of poetry, creativity and conversation on Wednesday, June 18.

• Experience the fusion of dance

    Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — This weekend only, UTRGV Ballet Folklórico will blend traditional folklórico with hip-hop, salsa, flamenco, and step in its latest production, Ouroboros 2025. Set for June 14-15 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg, the ...

• High school students discover healthcare aspirations at UTRGV immersive experience

    Friday, June 06, 2025 — Dr. Michael Lehker, dean of the UTRGV College of Health Professions, welcomed nearly 100 local high school students to the inaugural immersive experience, held on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus, May 22-23. The “Discover Your Future in ...

• Keep your kids active this summer with UTRGV camps

    Thursday, June 05, 2025 — As school lets out for summer, families are on the lookout for exciting ways to keep their children active, engaged and productive. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has stepped up to the plate, offering a diverse range of summer camps ...

• UTRGV Summer Camps: Fun and learning for kids of all ages in Brownsville

    Wednesday, June 04, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offering a variety of summer camps starting in June at the Brownsville Campus. From sports to STEM activities, there is something for every child to enjoy and explore.

• 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.

• 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 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 ...

• ‘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 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.

• 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 ...

• 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.

• 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 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.”