• 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.

• UTRGV students selected for Gulf Scholars Program to drive change

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025 — The UTRGV Gulf Scholars Program announced in early December its inaugural cohort of 12 students.

• UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine earns initial accreditation

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025 — The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) has achieved initial accreditation from the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), a milestone that affirms the quality, rigor and national standing of the university’s program.

• UTRGV welcomes new cohort of Kemper Scholars, empowering future leaders

    Thursday, December 11, 2025 — Six UTRGV students were chosen to join the brand-new cohort of Kemper Scholars.

• Empowering Growth: UTRGV hosts first Professional Development Day for employees

    Thursday, December 11, 2025 — The staff and faculty at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley united to reflect on the university’s progress, share expertise and shape its future at the inaugural Professional Development Day.

• UTRGV celebrates 10 years with annual Holiday Card Contest

    Friday, December 05, 2025 — This holiday season carries an extra special meaning at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as the institution celebrates its 10-year anniversary. UTRGV is honoring a favorite campus tradition — its annual Holiday Card Contest, where ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates top marks from its graduating students

    Wednesday, November 26, 2025 — Nearly 10 years ago, the lights flickered on inside a brand-new building in Edinburg, and empty classrooms soon filled with the hum of ambition as future physicians prepared to change the story of healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley.

• 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.

• 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.

• Social work grad student first at UTRGV to be awarded McGee Student Scholar honor

    Friday, November 07, 2025 — Laura Aguilera, a UTRGV Master of Social Work student, was one of three honorees in the state to receive the annual award, given by the National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter.

• Celebrating First-Gen Success: UTRGV spotlights student and alumni achievements on national recognition day

    Friday, November 07, 2025 — In celebration of National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley recognizes the achievements of first-generation college students and alumni. Meet some of these trailblazers, including ...

• Edinburg Chamber of Commerce names Veronica Gonzales the 2025 Woman of the Year

    Friday, October 31, 2025 — Veronica Gonzales, UTRGV senior vice president for Governmental and Community Relations, has been named Edinburg Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Woman of the Year.

• 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 lecturer shares expertise from his time as UN police officer

    Friday, October 24, 2025 — Today, on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, one UTRGV faculty member is reflecting on his experience in law enforcement and the perspective his early career has afforded him. Dr. Michael R. Sanchez, lecturer III in the Department of ...

• Wall Street Journal recognizes UTRGV as Texas’s top university for best value and social mobility

    Tuesday, October 21, 2025 — Once again, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is gaining national recognition in higher education. For the second year in a row, The Wall Street Journal has named UTRGV the No. 1 university in Texas for value and social mobility (11th ...

• UTRGV launches Doctorate of Physical Therapy program

    Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — UTRGV has launched its new Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which means it will graduate licensed physical therapists in as little as three years. The occupation currently demands 1,782 PTs to meet the need across Texas.

• UTRGV celebrates 10 years of success at annual convocation

    Friday, October 10, 2025 — UTRGV’s annual Convocation had special significance this Fall 2025, marking the university’s 10th anniversary. This event provided an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to celebrate a decade of success in access to ...

• Another 10th Anniversary Milestone: UTRGV surpasses $300 million in fundraising

    Thursday, October 02, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary with another historic achievement: surpassing $300 million in total fundraising for the first time.

• HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT: UTRGV debuts in U.S. News & World Report’s Most Innovative Schools list

    Tuesday, September 23, 2025 — For the first time in its 10-year history, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been named one of the Most Innovative Schools in the country, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday. ...

• TWICE AS NICE: UTRGV recognized for second consecutive year as a Great College to Work For

    Friday, September 19, 2025 — For the second consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been recognized as one of the Great Colleges to Work For®, underscoring its commitment to fostering a positive campus culture and enhancing the employee experience.

• UTRGV Marks Decade of Excellence

    Wednesday, September 03, 2025 — This year, as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley commemorates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on a decade filled with notable accomplishments and transformative innovations, along with the challenges that have shaped our journey.

• UTRGV Day kicks off university’s 10-year anniversary celebration

    Wednesday, September 03, 2025 — From freshmen to seniors, and across the Upper to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Vaquero spirit was on full display on UTRGV Day as the university celebrated its10-year anniversary on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff gathered in Edinburg, ...

• A Decade of Growth: UTRGV opens Fall 2025 with another record enrollment

    Tuesday, September 02, 2025 — UTRGV set a first-day enrollment record for the sixth consecutive year Tuesday, welcoming 35,812 students to open the Fall 2025 semester. The milestone coincides with the university’s 10th anniversary, a decade in which enrollment has grown ...

• UTRGV makes history with inaugural football game

    Saturday, August 30, 2025 — More than 12,000 fans filled Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium, with another 8,000 gathered outside for tailgates, pep rallies, and watch parties. The roar of the crowd, the drumbeat of the marching band, and the sea of orange and gray created an ...

• UTRGV ranked No. 7 in nation by Washington Monthly; No. 1 in Texas for third straight year

    Monday, August 25, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in Texas for the third consecutive year in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide, which evaluates how effectively institutions deliver value to students ...

• A Rite of Passage: UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2029 receives white coats at annual ceremony

    Saturday, July 26, 2025 — With 58% of its incoming Class of 2029 from the Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV School of Medicine marked a significant milestone Saturday morning with its White Coat ceremony, a nationwide rite of passage.

• UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2029 at White Coat Ceremony

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — For the UTRGV School of Medicine’s incoming Class of 2029, the journey to becoming a physician begins with a symbolic moment: the White Coat Ceremony.

• Drs. Subram G. Krishnan & Elizabeth G. Krishnan establish new endowed chair at UTRGV to advance orthopaedic surgery training and research

    Thursday, July 17, 2025 — “This endowment is a commitment to healing, to education and progress,” Dr. Subram G. Krishnan said. “It reflects our belief in the power of medical science to restore lives and livelihood – not just bones and joints.”

• UTRGV Spirit Program shines at training camp, bringing home top honors

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 — Hard work, dedication and hustle have paid off for the UTRGV Spirit Program – Dance, Cheer and Mascot teams.

• UTRGV Chess receives dual honors from U.S. Chess Federation: College of the Year and first-ever Coach of the Year

    Wednesday, July 02, 2025 — The accolades continue to accumulate for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Chess Team. For the third time since 2018, the UTRGV Chess Team has been named Chess College of the Year by the United States Chess Federation. This ...

• UTRGV team makes history as first all-female champions at ACJA National Conference

    Monday, June 30, 2025 — A team of three students from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has made history as the first all-female shooting team to win a division at the 2025 ACJA National Conference. The team took home the Upper Division Team Shooting Competition ...

• Dr. Fred Farias, longtime South Texas advocate, joins UTRGV leadership team

    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 — Dr. Fred Farias III, a lifelong advocate for higher education and a respected leader in optometry and public service, has joined The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as associate dean for External Relations at the School of Optometry and ...

• Chasse Conque receives contract extension, promotion to senior vice president

    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Wednesday that Chasse Conque has received a contract extension through 2031 and has been promoted to senior vice president and director of Athletics.

• UTRGV celebrates record number of Fulbright U.S. scholars for 2025-2026

    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — Four UTRGV faculty members have been named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year, marking a record-setting achievement for the university’s global engagement efforts.

• UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine welcomes fourth cohort

    Monday, June 09, 2025 — The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, Texas's first and only institution of its kind, recently welcomed its fourth class of students, including the school's inaugural Luminary Scholar. On May 30, admitted students and their families ...

• UTRGV Spring 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony celebrates achievement of university’s highest academic degree

    Tuesday, May 27, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrated its Spring 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on May 14, recognizing 18 doctoral graduates representing five academic colleges.

• UTRGV professor honored with prestigious award from American Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Wednesday, May 21, 2025 — For nearly two decades, UTRGV’s Dr. Dumitru Caruntu, professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of the university’s Biomechanics Laboratory, has dedicated his career to advancing mechanical engineering research and fostering ...

• A Clearer View of the Universe: UTRGV H-E-B Planetarium levels up

    Wednesday, May 21, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s H-E-B Planetarium is soaring, thanks to an $85,000 gift from H-E-B that is funding significant technology upgrades to the facility. In April, a new state-of-the-art digital projector was ...

• UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy holds first solo commencement

    Monday, May 19, 2025 — Pride and excitement were on full display Sunday, May 18, as 117 students from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Mathematics and Science Academy (MSA) celebrated a major milestone: their high school graduation. The event marked ...

• UTRGV celebrating more than 3,200 graduates this spring

    Friday, May 16, 2025 — A sea of caps and gowns filled Bert Ogden Arena on Friday morning as UTRGV kicked off the first of its two Spring 2025 Commencement days. Set across Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, the milestone event celebrates academic achievement, ...

• From breast cancer survivor to Ph.D. graduate: Joy Cain shares inspiring path to earning her doctoral degree

    Thursday, May 15, 2025 — Joy Cain, a UTRGV graduate who earned her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling on Wednesday during a doctoral hooding ceremony, shared that her journey was shaped not only by her studies but also by a life-changing challenge: battling breast cancer ...

• UTRGV graduates second cohort of Doctor of Nursing Practice program

    Thursday, May 15, 2025 — UTRGV held a hooding ceremony on May 14 for its doctoral graduates, including six new Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the 2025 cohort. Each DNP developed a quality improvement project aimed at benefiting an underserved or vulnerable ...

• MSA valedictorian and salutatorian shine at program’s first commencement ceremony

    Thursday, May 15, 2025 — The Mathematics and Science Academy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is proud to host its first standalone commencement ceremony this year, recognizing the outstanding achievements of its students. At the forefront of this celebration ...

• A Journey of Love and Learning: Luis and Brenda Bocanegra share their story of perseverance on the path to earning doctoral degrees together

    Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — Brenda and Luis Bocanegra have done nearly everything together: building a life, raising their three children and now earning their doctoral degrees from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. On Friday, May 16, the married couple will cross ...

• From Theory to Practice: Graduate takes next immersive steps into teaching

    Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — UTRGV graduating senior Leslie Garcia dedicated her final year of university to a fourth-grade classroom. This immersion was crucial for her studies, providing valuable practical teaching experience. As she concludes her year-long residency at ...