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UTRGV names a dean for its new School of Optometry
Thursday, January 16, 2025 Dr. William L. Miller, a highly regarded and experienced academic optometrist, has been appointed inaugural dean of the UTRGV School of Optometry, effective Jan. 13.
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UTRGV Chess Team claims top spot at Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship
Friday, January 10, 2025 In a historic achievement, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chess Team secured its first-ever outright victory at the Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship.
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UTRGV Year in Review
Monday, December 23, 2024 As we reflect on the past year at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we celebrate a series of remarkable achievements that have shaped our institution and impacted our community.
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Through the Lens at UTRGV: A Year in Photos
Friday, December 20, 2024 As 2024 comes to an end at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we reflect on the moments captured through the lens of our official campus photographers, David Pike and Paul Chouy.
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UTRGV celebrates Fall 2024 Doctoral Graduates at hooding ceremony
Thursday, December 19, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley recently celebrated its Fall 2024 doctoral graduates during its third hooding ceremony held at the Brownsville Campus.
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Five UTRGV students named Kemper Scholars
Thursday, December 19, 2024 Five UTRGV students were selected as the new cohort of Kemper Scholars from more than 50 applications this semester.
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Dr. Alexis Racelis selected as national Rural Innovator, recognized for community and environmental impact
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Dr. Alexis Racelis, director of UTRGV’s Agroecology and Resilient Food Systems program, was selected as one of 14 Rural Innovators by the White House’s Domestic Policy Council. On Wednesday, senior Biden-Harris Administration ...
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School Spirit Unmasked
Saturday, December 14, 2024 As the UTRGV Fall 2024 commencement celebrations came to an end on Saturday, Dec. 14, the mystery of the Vaquero mascot’s identity was unveiled.
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Cheers to the Class of 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024 More than 2,700 Vaqueros will don caps and gowns over two days of ceremonies during UTRGV’s Fall 2024 Commencement, which kicked off festivities on Friday with two ceremonies and will continue the celebration on Saturday at the same times.
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‘No dream is too big’
Friday, December 13, 2024 Deaf since birth, Giselle Lozano is not only earning her degree in Criminal Justice but is also inspiring countless others to believe no dream is out of reach. Driven by a desire to “protect my family and my community from any dangers ...
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Ready for the next mission
Thursday, December 12, 2024 For Arturo Montoya, 29, his scholarly path at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley began after serving in Afghanistan, where he was inspired by physical therapists during his recovery from a foot injury.
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From Entrepreneurial Journey to Graduation
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – Sebastian Melendez’s college experience at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been an entrepreneurial adventure, marked by founding his own company and excelling in numerous business competitions. This weekend, Melendez ...
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UTRGV and TSTC partnership to strengthen training for EMS and physician assistant students
Monday, December 09, 2024 On Monday afternoon, the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at ensuring a high-quality educational experience for UTRGV’s physician assistant students and TSTC’s emergency medical services (EMS) ...
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Annual UTRGV Holiday Card Contest celebrates student creativity and holiday spirit
Monday, December 02, 2024 In its 10th year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Holiday Card Contest has become a tradition where students artfully capture the spirit of the university during the festive season. The annual contest encourages students to ...
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UTRGV’s endowment surges to $191 million, empowering students to graduate debt-free
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 UTRGV President Guy Bailey announces the university's endowment has surged to $191 million—a 133% increase since 2016—providing more scholarship opportunities and enabling students to graduate debt-free.
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UTRGV climbs to third place nationally in producing new Teach for America corps members
Thursday, November 21, 2024 UTRGV climbed seven spots from last year, according to the 2024 list for schools contributing the most TFA corps members. The university added 28 graduates to this year’s corps, an increase from 19 in 2023, in the large school category, ...
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Wall Street Journal ranks UTRGV No. 1 in Texas for social mobility and best value
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 For the first time, the Wall Street Journal recognized The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as the No. 1 public university in Texas for Social Mobility and Best Value Public University in its 2025 college rankings.
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New Regional Security Operations Center opens at UTRGV to enhance cybersecurity for the region
Thursday, November 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking collaboration, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) unveiled the newest Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC), marking a significant advancement in ...
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UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine welcomes Class of 2028
Thursday, November 07, 2024 At the third White Coat Ceremony of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, a proud gathering of family, friends and faculty celebrated the momentous occasion as 23 students received their white coats and pins, marking the beginning of their ...
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UTRGV social work professor joins cohort of HACU Fellows
Friday, November 01, 2024 Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa, UTRGV professor of Social Work, will join the newest cohort of 45 fellows for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Leadership Academy.
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UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy celebrates grand opening
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 The UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy officially was unveiled to the public Tuesday, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring administration from both UTRGV and the McAllen school district.
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UTRGV welcomes Student Regent Anthony Dragun for campus visits
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Anthony John Dragun, the University of Texas System student regent, recently made a trip to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as part of of his one-year appointment on the Board of Regents, the UT System governing body.
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Three UTRGV students to serve on state advisory committees for THECB
Friday, October 18, 2024 Three UTRGV students have been chosen to be student representatives on advisory committees for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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UTRGV recognized by ED as among schools ‘doing the most to lift students up’
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 UTRGV has been named one of 200 institutions nationwide – and 14 in Texas – eligible for the U.S. Department of Education's Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. Part of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s ...
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UTRGV admits fifth PACT cohort to Physician Assistant early assurance program
Friday, October 04, 2024 The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) at UTRGV has begun its higher education journey with five new Valley students.
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UTRGV achieves prestigious Seal of Excelencia recertification
Tuesday, October 01, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia recertification as announced today by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher ...
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From Victory to Venture: UTRGV Enactus champions set out for Kazakhstan
Thursday, September 26, 2024 UTRGV Enactus is this year's Enactus USA's 2024 National Champions. The team will be competing in the Enactus World Cup in October against 33 countries held in in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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U.S. News and World Report: UTRGV No. 1 in Texas public universities for social mobility
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 When it comes to transforming the lives of its students, UTRGV stands as the top institution in Texas, according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report college rankings. U.S. News ranked UTRGV No. 1 among Texas public universities for social ...
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UTRGV named ‘2024 Great College to Work For’
Friday, September 20, 2024 The university was recognized on Friday, Sept. 20, as one of the best places to work in higher education, according to the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For program. Only 75 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” ...
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UTRGV expands accredited health-focused programs to Laredo
Thursday, September 19, 2024 UTRGV celebrated the third anniversary of the University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo on Sept. 18 with the announcement of two programs that now will be available through the center in Laredo. In continued efforts to meet the ...
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Unprecedented: UTRGV reaches $284 million in fundraising
Thursday, September 05, 2024 Building on its recent streak of record-breaking milestones, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) announced Thursday that it has surpassed a quarter of a billion dollars in fundraising over the past nine years.
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UTRGV ranked No. 1 Texas university by Washington Monthly – again
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 For the second consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been recognized as the No. 1 university in Texas, according to the latest Washington Monthly college guide and rankings. Recognized as a top-performing institution of ...
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UTRGV welcomes third cohort of Luminary Scholars
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 UTRGV welcomed a new cohort 24 of exceptional students into its prestigious Luminary Scholars program. The scholars and their families were welcomed to UTRGV with the Luminary Scholar Banquet held Monday, Aug. 19 at the Performing Arts Complex on ...
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UTRGV hits enrollment milestone, retains title as Texas’ best university
Monday, August 26, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley today welcomed its highest first-day enrollment ever, with more than 34,000 students, cementing its status as the No. 1 university in Texas for the second consecutive year, according to Washington Monthly.
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UTRGV School of Medicine pipeline programs expanding medical education for underserved students
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 Together, Vaqueros MD and JAMP, are innovative programs that remove a significant barrier underserved students face to help them begin their medical careers. Both are offered by the UTRGV School of Medicine to attract and retain talent in Texas.
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Meet UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2028
Friday, August 02, 2024 The UTRGV School of Medicine recently welcomed 59 medical students as part of its newest class of future doctors. The Class of 2028 marks the ninth cohort for the UTRGV School of Medicine and represents the university’s continued commitment ...
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Head of Federal Railroad Administration visits UTRGV Summer Camps
Friday, August 02, 2024 UTRGV recently hosted Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), who visited with the university’s next generation of engineers and transportation experts through UTRGV Summer Camps.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of '28 receives emblematic White Coat at annual ceremony
Saturday, July 27, 2024 This year's White Coat Ceremony – a special event that serves as a rite of passage and marks the start of the pathway to medicine – celebrated 59 new UTRGV School of Medicine students who participated in the robing ceremony.
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UTRGV recognized for supporting transfer students by Phi Theta Kappa
Thursday, July 18, 2024 UTRGV has been recognized among 228 national institutions on the Transfer Honor Roll by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) for 2024.
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UTRGV recognized as Top College by Money magazine
Monday, July 08, 2024 UTRGV has been named one of the best colleges in the United States by Money magazine, again solidifying its position as a leading institution of higher education in Texas and across the country.
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Bailey celebrating 10 years of growth, success and impact at UTRGV
Tuesday, July 02, 2024 UTRGV President Guy Bailey this month is celebrating a notable 10 years of leading the university’s creation and growth, followed by numerous successes and its broad impact on the Rio Grande Valley.
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Grad Incentive offered to new UTRGV graduate students for upcoming academic year
Monday, June 24, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley unveiled its Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Graduate Incentive, offering new graduate students up to $2,000 for their academic pursuits.
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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.
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UTRGV receives THECB approval to launch BBA in Business Analytics
Thursday, June 13, 2024 The recently approved Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Analytics, which will be available Aug. 1, 2024, is designed to provide students with essential skills to develop strategic business insights and enhance decision-making ...