• 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 ...

• A Season of Celebration: UTRGV to graduate more than 3,500 students at commencement ceremonies

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025 — This holiday season, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating more than 3,500 prospective graduates who will receive the gift of their college diplomas during two days of commencement ceremonies.

• Momentum in Medicine

    Tuesday, December 09, 2025 — In the Rio Grande Valley, the idea of becoming a Valley-made doctor and earning the sought-after white coat once felt like a distant aspiration. It was possible, but not yet common or easily obtained. For Dr. Adrian Barrera, a Rio Grande ...

• Healthy trees, healthy lives: Edinburg celebrated Texas Arbor Day during ceremony

    Wednesday, November 26, 2025 — UTRGV continued its commitment to sustainability by amplifying community connections and regional forestry efforts during the annual Texas Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 15.

• Meet Carlos Garcia Patlán: Ecologist strengthening communities and forests across South Texas

    Tuesday, November 25, 2025 — Carlos Garcia Patlán, a two-time UTRGV graduate, works as a Regional Community Ecologist with the Texas A&M Forest Service.

• UTRGV’s IKC chapter earns 45 medals, claims Grand Champion title at ACJA event

    Monday, November 24, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville campus’s Iota Kappa Chi (IKC) chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) delivered an outstanding performance at the ACJA Region 2 Conference this fall in San Marcos, Texas.

• Las Huellas expands support for UTRGV’s College of Sciences students

    Wednesday, November 19, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will significantly benefit from increased wildlife conservation efforts, as Las Huellas deepened its commitment this year by contributing an additional $250,000 to the Las Huellas Fund, which supports ...

• UTRGV Chess Team caps successful year with state championship

    Friday, November 14, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Chess Team led wire-to-wire to clinch their fifth Texas Collegiate Super Finals championship, which ran from Oct. 25-26.

• Battle of bots: Rio Grande Valley students compete in BEST Robotics challenge at UTRGV

    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 — Eight Rio Grande Valley high school teams put their best robotic moves forward for a day filled with competition and team spirit.

• Student-led health fair brings together four UTRGV schools to serve colonia communities

    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 — Student-led health fair brings together four UTRGV schools to serve colonia communities

• 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.