• UTRGV awarded $5M federal grant to advance Rio Grande Valley manufacturing

    Thursday, October 01, 2026 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of 11 organizations nationwide to receive a $5 million federal grant aimed at strengthening the Rio Grande Valley’s manufacturing sector by helping small manufacturers build a skilled ...

• 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, ...

• 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 first Brownsville community garden grows food, learning and connection

    Thursday, August 06, 2026 — A few blocks from UTRGV's Brownsville campus, La Nueva Libertad Community Harvest Garden lines the sidewalk around the historic Cueto Building.

• UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center celebrates 50 years of transforming lives across the Rio Grande Valley

    Thursday, July 30, 2026 — For five decades, the UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center has helped children find their voices, adults regain their ability to communicate, and future speech-language pathologists launch careers serving communities across South Texas.

• IDEA Public Schools and UTRGV launch innovative autism early intervention program to serve Rio Grande Valley families

    Thursday, July 23, 2026 — IDEA Public Schools, in partnership with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, announced the launch of Classroom IDEAL (Individuals Dedicated to Excellence, Achievement and Learning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder). This ...

• UTRGV Ballet Folklórico celebrates 56 years of Alegría

    Friday, July 10, 2026 — UTRGV Ballet Folklórico proudly presents Alegría, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music.

• Engineering as a family

    Thursday, July 09, 2026 — Local high school teacher, son, and daughter attended UTRGV’s TxDot Civil Engineering Summer Camp.

• UTRGV and Harlingen CISD launch groundbreaking 'Living Longer by Design' initiative

    Wednesday, July 08, 2026 — Confronted by a spike in early diabetes indicators among students, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have launched a groundbreaking partnership: the "Living Longer by ...

• UTRGV student earns spot on new reality music competition "Operación Triunfo USA"

    Monday, July 06, 2026 — UTRGV student José Ángel Fernández recently earned a coveted spot on the new music reality show, Operación Triunfo USA (Operation Triumph USA).

• Stepping into their legacy

    Thursday, June 18, 2026 — This is the summary to give thanks to be reflected somewhere on the pages.

• Explore, Create and Play: UTRGV announces 2026 K-12 summer camp lineup

    Thursday, June 04, 2026 — Looking for a way to keep your kids active, engaged and learning this summer? The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offering a variety of K-12 summer camps and enrichment programs designed to let students explore their interests in a fun, ...

• Federal, industry leaders convene at UTRGV for National Manufacturing Expo

    Friday, May 29, 2026 — UTRGV’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) hosted the 2026 National Manufacturing Exhibition & Expo this spring.

• UTRGV expands Earth Fest into monthlong sustainability celebration

    Thursday, May 21, 2026 — The UTRGV Office for Sustainability (OFS) extended the annual Earth Fest into a monthlong celebration this year, turning April into “Earth Month.”

• VAQUERO READY: MSA seniors graduate with nearly two years of university credit

    Monday, May 18, 2026 — Nearly 100 graduates took the stage in Harlingen on Sunday, May 17 for the Math and Science Academy graduation.

• CLASS OF 2026: Graduates embody the spirit of UTRGV’s first decade

    Friday, May 15, 2026 — This weekend, May 15-16 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, the university will honor more than 4,000 graduates across all colleges, each symbolizing years of academic rigor and perseverance. Ten years since its founding, the Class of 2026 reflects ...

• Brownsville graduate transforms student leadership – and her own voice – at UTRGV

    Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Erica Coronado, a marketing major who will graduate this Saturday, helped reshape student leadership programming at the UTRGV’s Center for Student Involvement.

• UTRGV FAMILY: Persistence across generations fuels mother-daughter doctorate success

    Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Six years ago, the Palomarez family from North Texas reached a rare milestone. Now, mother and daughter are preparing for graduating together a second time.

• The Making of a Miracle: UTRGV graduate turns personal adversity into passion for public service

    Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Miracle Linnea Sanchez will graduate Saturday, May 16, with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a pre-law concentration, bringing her one step closer to her childhood dream of becoming an attorney.

• First-Gen sisters overcome barriers, find understanding – and graduate together

    Monday, May 11, 2026 — Gabrielle Black and Alisha Atkinson reflect on Deaf culture, family and a shared journey at UTRGV

• THE POWER OF COLLABORATION: Brownsville home to Valley’s first prototyping lab, partnership with UTRGV and BCIC

    Friday, May 08, 2026 — UTRGV and BCIC recently to celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly opened Blueprint Lab.

• SHINE BRIGHT: UTRGV celebrates new Luminary Scholars at signing ceremony

    Thursday, May 07, 2026 — Twenty-four incoming UTRGV freshmen recently took their first step as Luminary Scholars.

• UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine recognized internationally

    Thursday, April 30, 2026 — Just a few years after opening its doors, the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) was recognized on the international stage at the 15th International Surgical Conference of the Barts and London Surgical Society. Held under the theme, ...

• UTRGV honors Student Employees and Supervisors of the Year during National Student Employment Week

    Monday, April 27, 2026 — National Student Employment Week is observed each year during the second week of April to highlight student employment programs, and the role student employees play in higher education.

• Experience The Hate Ends Now Cattle Car exhibit at UTRGV

    Thursday, April 23, 2026 — A World War II–era train car replica used by Nazis to transport victims to concentration camps, will visit The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Edinburg and Brownsville campuses this month.

• UTRGV hosts annual Graduate Fairs in Brownsville and Edinburg

    Monday, 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.

• UTRGV President Guy Bailey named Teach For America’s 2026 Education Champion

    Friday, April 03, 2026 — Teach For America Rio Grande Valley (TFA RGV) recently honored Guy Bailey for his efforts in expanding access to higher education, naming him the 2026 Education Champion.

• UTRGV Beach Clean Up, mobilizing campus and community partners

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — The UTRGV Office for Sustainability hosted the UTRGV Beach Clean Up on March 28 in partnership with RGV Fishing Area and Waterway Cleanups

• UTRGV students gain new local career pathways as Valeo builds McAllen facility

    Monday, March 30, 2026 — Valeo, a France-based automotive supplier, announced March 24 that it will establish a major facility in McAllen, creating new career pathways for students.

• New Hub at UTRGV brings St. Mary’s online J.D. and M.L.S. programs to the Valley

    Thursday, March 26, 2026 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and St. Mary’s University are launching the Rio Grande Valley Legal Education Hub at UTRGV’s Edinburg campus, a collaboration that will transform legal education across South Texas.

• UTRGV Social Work hosts conference to help older adults navigate the digital world

    Thursday, March 19, 2026 — The event will promote digital literacy and fraud prevention.

• Breaking Barriers: UTRGV Women’s Chess Team geared up for inaugural Women’s President’s Cup

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — The team will compete in the inaugural National Collegiate Chess Championship Women’s President’s Cup.

• UTRGV faculty and students to share expertise on local bird species at inaugural Brownsville Birding Festival in April

    Thursday, March 12, 2026 — Next month, students and faculty at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will engage with bird enthusiasts during the inaugural Brownsville Birding Festival, sharing their expertise on the region’s diverse avian species. Scheduled for ...

• Texas Supreme Court holds first-ever oral arguments at UTRGV

    Thursday, March 05, 2026 — Members of the Supreme Court of Texas hear oral arguments during a session held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on March 5, 2026, in Edinburg.

• 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.

• 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 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 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 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.

• UTRGV doctoral student earns award from Texas Business Hall of Fame

    Monday, December 22, 2025 — A UTRGV doctoral student, one of only two female master electricians in the Rio Grande Valley, has been recognized by the Texas Business Hall of Fame for her innovative work in training the next generation of electricians. Emiliana M. Escobar, ...

• 2025: A year of firsts, growth and bold milestones for UTRGV

    Monday, December 22, 2025 — As we reflect on 2025, UTRGV celebrates a landmark year: historic firsts, record-breaking growth, elevated national rankings, and major strides in research, health education, and community engagement. From launching a new football era to earning ...

• Fall 2025 Commencement closes a milestone year for UTRGV

    Friday, December 19, 2025 — A wave of orange- and gray-capped graduates, their families and supporters filled Bert Ogden Arena Friday morning as UTRGV began its Fall 2025 Commencement celebrations. Held Friday and Saturday, the ceremonies recognize students completing ...

• Sisterly Support: Alexandra and Jennifer Herrera graduate together with civil engineering degrees from UTRGV

    Friday, December 19, 2025 — Alexandra and Jennifer Herrera grew up in Veracruz, Mexico, doing everything together, from sharing toys to teaming up in games and sports. As they got older, a family decision brought them to the United States, and their shared love of math drew ...

• UTRGV graduate turns early curiosity into criminal justice career

    Thursday, December 18, 2025 — For Brownsville native Denisse Jimenez, graduating from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was never in doubt.

• Wanda Lambert Boush: A Century of Care and Community

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — Wanda Lambert Boush, at 103, continues to live with quiet generosity and an unshakable devotion to her community. Her story is one of grace and giving, woven deeply into both The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas region ...