• UTRGV and Pharr EDC collaborate to open Pharr Global Business Hub

    Thursday, August 15, 2024 — UTRGV and the Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) have officially opened the doors of the Pharr Global Business Hub, designed to help bring in new businesses and strengthen current businesses in the Rio Grande Valley.

• UTRGV School of Medicine serves community at Operation Border Health Preparedness

    Friday, August 09, 2024 — This year, the UTRGV School of Medicine students were part of the 25th anniversary of Operation Border Health Preparedness, or OBHP, an initiative organized by the Texas Department of State Health Services that brings medical care to South Texas ...

• UTRGV Athletics ranks sixth in the nation in community service

    Wednesday, August 07, 2024 — This year, for the third time, UTRGV student-athletes finished in the top 10 of the NCAA Teamworks Community Service Challenge through Helper Helper. For 2023-24, UTRGV Athletics placed sixth nationally among 362 Division I athletic departments, ...

• UTRGV hosts second AgDiscovery camp

    Tuesday, August 06, 2024 — A select group of high school students from the Valley and across the country got to live on a UTRGV campus this summer, where they studied agriculture and Valley ecology with UTRGV professors and USDA experts.

• UTRGV, Stars Scholarship Fund and LaMantia Family partner to increase Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the Rio Grande Valley

    Thursday, August 01, 2024 — In an effort to address the growing need for mental health professionals in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Sen. Morgan LaMantia on Thursday announced that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Stars Scholarship Fund and the LaMantia ...

• Ribbon-cutting unveils new home for UTRGV Edinburg CISD Collegiate High School

    Wednesday, July 31, 2024 — UTRGV Edinburg CISD Collegiate High School is ready to open its doors to more than 400 students. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the milestone event on Wednesday evening. Created through a strategic partnership between UTRGV and the ...

• UTRGV Spirit Program hosts first summer camp for kids

    Friday, July 26, 2024 — The UTRGV Spirit Program is taking registrations for its first summer camp for children ages 6 to 11. The Kids Spirit Camp, Aug. 5-7, provides a fun, educational and immersive experience that covers the different aspects of spirit, cheerleading ...

• Protecting the Pollinators

    Thursday, July 25, 2024 — NIFA includes UTRGV in $5.7M grant to fund pollinator research

• Team Mario’s summer camp at UTRGV marks 10 years, and a decade of impact

    Wednesday, July 24, 2024 — For the past 10 years, Team Mario has hosted its Fun Fridays Summer Camp at UTRGV.

• UTRGV's Energy & U inspires more than 40,000 Valley K-12 students

    Friday, July 19, 2024 — UTRGV’s annual “Energy & U” show, an educational showcase which started in 2023, has inspired more than 40,000 local K-12 students since its inception on the principles of energy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering ...

• UTRGV Fine Arts hosted inaugural Vaquero Band Camp this summer

    Thursday, July 18, 2024 — Over the summer, UTRGV College of Fine Arts hosted the very first Vaquero Band Camp.

• UTRGV CIC hosts fourth annual Startup Resource Expo

    Monday, July 08, 2024 — UTRGV’s Center for Innovation and Commercialization held its fourth annual Startup Resource Expo, offering local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to network and connect with resource-providing organizations.

• UTRGV summer camps for all ages continues through July

    Friday, June 28, 2024 — UTRGV summer camps offer a variety of STEM, art and fitness programs designed to ignite creativity, nurture passions and build community. These camps will continue through July for elementary, middle and high school students.

• UTRGV proudly resides in two U.S. News and World Report best places to live

    Friday, June 21, 2024 — When deciding where to attend college, location can be a major factor, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in two of the top five best places to live in Texas according to U.S. News and World Report.

• Two UTRGV alumni awarded Fulbright scholarships to teach in South Korea, Estonia

    Monday, June 17, 2024 — Two recent UTRGV graduates have been selected for Fulbright Scholarships and will travel abroad to teach courses in English and cultural studies.

• 11 UTRGV students displaying design work in 15 museums and institutions worldwide

    Friday, June 07, 2024 — The work of 11 UTRGV students is being exhibited in seven museums and eight institutions of higher education around the world as part of an international design competition called “Cross Connections.” The exhibit is on view in the Rio ...

• Annual UTRGV Startup Resource Expo connects local entrepreneurs and organizations

    Thursday, June 06, 2024 — UTRGV’s Center for Innovation & Commercialization is offering local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to network and connect with resource-providing organizations, during its fourth annual Startup Resource Expo.

• UTRGV’s annual STEM Education Conference fosters international collaboration

    Tuesday, June 04, 2024 — UTRGV recently hosted the 7th Annual STEM Education Conference, with educators from around the globe exploring innovative practices in STEM education.

• UTRGV partner school Brownsville Early College High School top performer in Texas

    Monday, June 03, 2024 — UTRGV partner school, Brownsville Early College High School (BECHS) continues to maintain its position as one of the top-ranking institutions in Texas, according to U.S. News and World Report.

• UTRGV celebrates Earth Fest, a spectacle of sustainability

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024 — UTRGV Edinburg and Brownsville campuses came alive with the vibrant spirit of environmental consciousness during this year’s Earth Fest activities.

• UTRGV Spring Commencement sees more than 4,000 Vaqueros earn degrees

    Saturday, May 11, 2024 — More than 4,000 UTRGV students earned their diplomas this weekend during UTRGV’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

• UTRGV’s Spring 2024 graduation ceremonies kick off in Brownsville

    Friday, May 10, 2024 — UTRGV graduated nearly 800 of its more than 4,000 Spring 2024 graduates, with the first ceremony on the Brownsville Campus.

• Dr. John R. Austin, father of UT System Student Regent, graduates from UTRGV with another degree

    Friday, May 10, 2024 — Education is evergreen, so for Dr. John R. Austin, interim chief medical officer for Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, seeking additional education was a natural step.

• “Just the beginning of my journey” UTRGV business student ready for next chapter after graduation

    Wednesday, May 08, 2024 — Eric Arredondo, from McAllen, says graduation is not only a time of celebrations for his achievements, but also a time to reflect on the support he’s received throughout his college career at UTRGV.

• UTRGV to acquire, renovate Brownsville ISD facility for new home for Art and Design

    Tuesday, May 07, 2024 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Longoria Elementary School in Brownsville and transforming the site into the new home of its School of Art and Design.

• OPINION: The next generation of teachers is right here in our K-12 classrooms

    Tuesday, May 07, 2024 — By Dr. Alma D. Rodriguez – As the nation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week this year May 6-10, I think we can all agree that every student in our state deserves to be in classrooms led by well-prepared teachers, and that aspiring ...

• UTRGV offering innovative IRIS booth for professional headshots

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024 — UTRGV Career Center is helping prepare students for a successful future through a variety of resources.

• UTRGV Dance Program to host annual concert this week

    Thursday, April 25, 2024 — UTRGV Dance Program to host annual concert this week

• UTRGV students to host school supplies drive on Brownsville and Edinburg campuses

    Monday, April 22, 2024 — The School Supplies Drives will be held simultaneously on Thursday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Student Union on the Brownsville campus and in front of University Library on the Edinburg campus.

• UTRGV, City of Brownsville partner to train middle managers

    Thursday, April 18, 2024 — UTRGV and the City of Brownsville (COB) are partnering to provide 35 COB middle managers the Professional Development for Middle Management Program conducted by UTRGV Professional Development and Workforce Development.

• Twelfth time is a charm: Former NASA astronaut José Hernández shares motivational speech at UTRGV

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024 — More a thousand people – including UTRGV students, faculty and community members – filled the PAC, to hear Jose Hernández speak about his accomplishments, his STS-128 Discovery mission, all the challenges he faced and how it took ...

• UTRGV marks facility enhancements with $2.4M EDA grant

    Friday, April 12, 2024 — UTRGV on Thursday marked the beginning of a transformative facility enhancement project, with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Community Engagement and Student Success Building (CESS) in Edinburg. Funded by a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. ...

• UTRGV celebrates Florence Nightingale legacy with focus on statistics, data science and nursing

    Thursday, April 11, 2024 — Held in Edinburg, the event highlighted the importance of statistics and data science in various fields, including healthcare. Sponsored by UTRGV’s School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and the Canadian Statistical Sciences ...

• From ‘A Million Miles Away’ to Edinburg

    Wednesday, April 10, 2024 — Former NASA astronaut and real-life inspiration behind the movie sensation, “A Million Miles Away,” Jose Hernandez will launch UTRGV’s Spring 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series.

• UTRGV to kick off facility improvements with $2.4M EDA grant

    Tuesday, April 09, 2024 — UTRGV will hold a groundbreaking ceremony and special announcement on Thursday, April 11, to highlight the start of new facility improvements. Supported by a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the ...

• UTRGV School of Nursing students to host community health fair in Brownsville

    Monday, April 08, 2024 — The nursing students, all UTRGV seniors, are coordinating the family-friendly fair as part of their service-learning community course. The fair offers free services, including screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index (BMI), ...

• UTRGV hosts “Science in Motion” viewing events for eclipse

    Saturday, April 06, 2024 — UTRGV will host “Science in Motion” viewing events Monday, April 8, to observe the total solar eclipse, which will reach approximately 92 percent totality in the Rio Grande Valley. A limited quantity of eclipse glasses will be available.

• UTRGV astronomer to feature in Exploratorium Museum's Solar Eclipse broadcast

    Friday, April 05, 2024 — Dr. Liliana Rivera Sandoval, assistant professor of astronomy at UTRGV, has been invited by the Exploratorium Museum – a museum of science, technology, and arts in San Francisco founded by physicist and educator Frank Oppenheimer – to ...

• ‘Food is Fundamental’

    Wednesday, March 27, 2024 — Stephanie Kasper, program manager for the UTRGV Agroecology Program, oversees production of the Hub of Prosperity farm, a 5-acre research and education farm managed by the UTRGV Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement (SARA) and ...

• Enduring Legacy: UTRGV names stadium after Robert and Janet Vackar

    Thursday, March 21, 2024 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) announced Thursday that it is naming its newly acquired stadium the Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium.

• Planting seeds of knowledge

    Wednesday, March 20, 2024 — New UTRGV SARA mobile lab to venture into community helping spread information on sustainability, agriculture

• Honoring Nature’s Heroes: UTRGV and community partners come together to celebrate pollinators

    Tuesday, March 19, 2024 — UTRGV students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at the UTRGV Brownsville campus on Mar. 6, 2024, to celebrate the annual Pollinator Day.

• UTRGV Chess Program to host South Texas State Scholastic Championships this weekend

    Wednesday, March 13, 2024 — This weekend, more than 1,000 K-12 students from 117 school districts across the region will converge onto The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to showcase their chess skills at the 2024 South Texas State Scholastic Championships.

• UTRGV student earns silver in national Taekwondo competition

    Tuesday, March 12, 2024 — Alejandro Rayas has been training for his chance to return to the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association (NCTA) Collegiate Championships, and this spring, he will have that opportunity.

• Explore your options at UTRGV’s Graduate Fair

    Tuesday, March 05, 2024 — The Valley community will have a chance to discover the diverse range of graduate programs available, at this year’s UTRGV Graduate Fair. Hosted by the UTRGV Graduate College, the fair will be March 7 on the Edinburg Campus and March 21 on ...

• UTRGV legacy athletic director Jim Brooks blazed trail for integration

    Thursday, February 29, 2024 — When Jim Brooks was hired as the inaugural athletic director for then Pan American College (PAC) in 1953, he could not have known he would become a pioneer for integration in intercollegiate athletics in Texas and throughout the American South.