• UTRGV fourth-year medical students celebrate Match Day 2021

    Tuesday, March 23, 2021 — The UTRGV School of Medicine’s Class of 2021 celebrated a memorable Match Day on Friday, with 50 medical students matching to residency programs around the country.

• Passing the Torch: UTRGV’s Teacher Prep program helps connect student teachers with area schools

    Monday, March 15, 2021 — Before teacher Michelle Milligan retired in December, she wanted to make sure her seventh-grade students would be able to have a smooth transition.

• UTRGV commemorates International Women’s Day with virtual event

    Monday, March 08, 2021 — International Women’s Day has been celebrated across the globe today in celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

• UTRGV Chess Team wins international tournament and opportunity to train with chess legend Kasparov

    Wednesday, March 03, 2021 — Victors once again, the UTRGV Chess Team adds the international Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup to its list of triumphs. The KCF University Cup, held in February this year, is an international online event open to teams from ...

• UTRGV ranks among highest in Texas for teacher production, retention

    Tuesday, February 23, 2021 — UTRGV is among the top universities to produce the largest number of teachers in Texas, and has among the highest retention rates, according to the 2020 Performance Analysis for Colleges of Education (PACE) study.

• Multiple UTRGV degree programs receive high national rankings from Intelligent.com

    Tuesday, February 23, 2021 — A number of UTRGV degree programs have received top rankings by Intelligent.com.

• THECB approves amendments to VCOBE degree plan at UTRGV

    Wednesday, February 10, 2021 — A degree plan in UTRGV’s Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship has some modifications this semester, including a name change.

• UTRGV campus community shocked, saddened by death of Coach Lew Hill

    Sunday, February 07, 2021 — The UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced that men’s basketball Head Coach Lew Hill died Sunday at the age of 55.

• UTRGV, two-time national chess champions, qualifies for college Final Four

    Tuesday, January 12, 2021 — The new year is off to a winning start for the UTRGV Chess Team. Two-time national champions, UTRGV is again one of the four universities who have qualified to compete in the President’s Cup – informally known as the Final Four ...

• UTRGV Hospitality and Tourism Management students participate in second national competition

    Monday, January 11, 2021 — The UTRGV Hospitality and Tourism Management program is a little more than a year old, yet it continues to gain national attention.

• Two UTRGV social work graduate students join CSWE Minority Fellowship Program

    Wednesday, December 30, 2020 — UTRGV social work graduate students Zuni Ortega and Simon Rios recently were accepted to be part of the Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program (CSWE MFP) 2020-2021 cohort.

• UTRGV Year in Review

    Tuesday, December 29, 2020 — Despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world, UTRGV weathered 2020 with perseverance and strength.

• UTRGV MPA program initiates largest group into Pi Alpha Alpha honor society

    Wednesday, December 23, 2020 — This month, 27 lifelong members were initiated to UTRGV’s chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, an honor society for public affairs graduate students.

• UTRGV partners with STC to create fast track to education degrees

    Monday, December 21, 2020 — UTRGV and South Texas College have partnered to create a competency-based education program that creates a pathway to an undergraduate degree in early childhood studies.

• Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement honors the challenges of online classes, steadfast students

    Saturday, December 12, 2020 — Before saying goodbye to a challenging year, UTRGV celebrated a bright spot Saturday by honoring more than 2,700 graduates during the Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement.

• Family of three earning graduate degrees at UTRGV

    Friday, December 11, 2020 — Graduating from UTRGV became a major family affair for a North Texas mother, daughter and father – they promised each other that if they started the educational journey, they would finish together and walk together.

• UTRGV graduate happy to make her parents proud

    Thursday, December 10, 2020 — Johnny Galvan Jr. remembers living on popcorn and noodles as a college student. His daughter – and soon-to-be UTRGV graduate Carmen Elena Galvan – has had a much different experience.

• To Food and Family

    Wednesday, December 09, 2020 — Tucked away on a sprawling cattle ranch in northern Hidalgo County, self-taught culinary expert and food historian Melissa Guerra knows how to pass the time.

• UTRGV first gen graduate to ring the bell at fall commencement

    Tuesday, December 08, 2020 — Ringing the bell at the end of a UTRGV commencement is a tradition that signifies a rite of passage, the life transition from a college student to a graduate.

• UTRGV grad to ring the traditional bell in honor of her mother, a cancer survivor

    Tuesday, December 08, 2020 — A few weeks ago, Jasmine Leija was videotaped for the Virtual Commencement ceremony. As she rang the bell for the College of Fine Arts, she thought of her mother, Silvia.

• Texas Rep. Armando Martinez earns MPA from UTRGV

    Monday, December 07, 2020 — One Texas legislator is capping off the 2020 year with not only a reelection, but also with a master’s degree.

• UTRGV ranked Most Affordable Online Master’s in Educational Technology

    Thursday, December 03, 2020 — The UTRGV Educational Technology Program has another top ranking to add to its list of achievements: It was named the No. 1 Most Affordable Online Master's in Educational Technology Degrees by CollegeChoice.net.

• UTRGV to offer new multifunctional undergraduate bachelor’s program in Integrated Health Sciences

    Wednesday, December 02, 2020 — The UTRGV College of Health Professions will offer a new Bachelor of Science hybrid degree program in Integrated Health Sciences starting Spring 2021.

• COVID-19 not stopping UTRGV chess teams from competitions

    Friday, November 20, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced chess tournaments to go virtual, but even at that, chess remains popular, said UTRGV Chess Coach Bartek Macieja. “It is a tough time for intercollegiate competitions, but chess is the exception,” ...

• UTRGV elementary preparation program gets grade A in classroom management

    Tuesday, November 17, 2020 — UTRGV’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program, in the College of Education and P-16 Integration, has received a grade A in classroom management from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

• UTRGV to gain new accelerated online graduate program in global commerce

    Monday, November 09, 2020 — The UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship will offer a Master of Science in Global Commerce accelerated online program starting January 2021.

• UTRGV to honor veterans in weeklong series of events

    Friday, November 06, 2020 — This year, UTRGV will commemorate veterans with a week of events including a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

• UTRGV to provide more financial support with Spring Relief Packages

    Tuesday, October 27, 2020 — To continue the financial support for UTRGV students during the COVID-19 pandemic, the university has added a Spring Relief Package for 2021 that includes $500 Cash Grants or UTRGV Tuition Relief in the amount of $250 for those who do not qualify ...

• UTRGV ranks second in Texas for social mobility on best colleges list

    Monday, October 26, 2020 — UTRGV has been ranked among the top universities in the country and in Texas for its success at enrolling students from low-income backgrounds and graduating them into promising careers.

• UTRGV crowned national champions, HSI Battle of the Brains

    Monday, October 26, 2020 — What if some UTRGV students told you that you could be in class virtually using a phone app? Well, a group of UTRGV students presented that very idea at the inaugural 2020 HSI Battle of the Brains – and they walked away national ...

• Meet UTRGV’s Patrick Ojeaga, the new UT System student regent

    Friday, October 23, 2020 — Many medical students start dreaming of working in the healthcare field when they’re young.

• Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education ranks UTRGV high in awarding degrees to Hispanic students

    Thursday, October 22, 2020 — Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine has ranked UTRGV third in the nation for awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic students.

• UTRGV School of Medicine adapts recruitment efforts to pandemic’s new normal

    Tuesday, October 13, 2020 — With the new academic year underway at the UTRGV School of Medicine, the Office of Admissions continues its recruitment process for medical school candidates.

• UTRGV scores national ranking in higher education institution awarding degrees to Hispanics

    Monday, October 12, 2020 — Excelencia in Education has ranked UTRGV first in Texas for the high number of bachelor’s degrees it awarded to Hispanics in 2017-2018.

• Online college guide ranks UTRGV in Top 100 National Universities

    Monday, October 05, 2020 — UTRGV has been ranked one of the top four Texas schools in the Top 100 National Universities list, for the university’s influence on the public good in social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service.

• HAZWOPER safety certification helps UTRGV students stand out as job candidates

    Thursday, October 01, 2020 — More than a dozen UTRGV students recently earned a certification that not only can help keep the environment safe from hazardous materials, but also make them better job candidates.

• John Leguizamo kicks off 17th season of UTRGV’s Distinguished Speakers Series

    Friday, September 25, 2020 — This fall semester, the Distinguished Speaker Series was a little different as UTRGV students experienced the annual event, featuring the prolific John Leguizamo, from the comfort of their own homes.

• UTRGV joins OpenStax’s network of innovative institutions leading the way in free and flexible textbook use

    Monday, September 21, 2020 — UTRGV is one of 12 schools chosen to participate in the 2020-2021 OpenStax Institutional Partnership Network, an educational initiative designed to transform learning through partnerships and to provide free or affordable learning resources.

• UTRGV marks record-high enrollment, student success outcomes amid pandemic’s challenges

    Thursday, September 17, 2020 — Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV is yielding record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success.

• UTRGV helping grad students during COVID-19 pandemic

    Friday, September 11, 2020 — UTRGV has been ranked No. 10 in the nation by Study.com for Graduate Schools with No GRE Requirement During Covid-19, in recognition of its efforts to help prospective graduate students.

• Virtual convocations launch fall semester for UTRGV community

    Tuesday, September 08, 2020 — In preparation for the 2020-2021 academic year, UTRGV hosted numerous virtual convocations from colleges and departments to help launch the fall semester.

• Annual UTRGV Faculty Excellence Awards recognize exceptional faculty members

    Tuesday, September 01, 2020 — Eight faculty members were recently honored for their accomplishments during the annual UTRGV Faculty Excellence Awards.

• UT System Chancellor praises UTRGV's commitment to campus safety and success

    Saturday, August 29, 2020 — The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken praised UTRGV's efforts in keeping the campus community safe and healthy when he visited the campus on Thursday, Aug. 27.

• Rallying the Valley

    Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — One year ago today, Chasse Conque walked into his office next to the UTRGV Fieldhouse and took a deep breath.

• UTRGV to offer bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity starting fall 2020

    Friday, August 21, 2020 — UTRGV will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity starting Sept. 1, 2020* to teach students about a range of topics, such as information assurance, network and computer security, digital forensics and operating systems security.

• Fall relief just got better at UTRGV

    Monday, August 03, 2020 — To provide UTRGV students with even more financial support this coming semester, the university has revamped its Fall Relief Package to give all eligible students a total of $1,000 in CARES cash grants.