President's Messages 2023

Message from the President and Provost: Compensation Updates - September 15, 2023
We have accomplished so much since our opening in 2015. Whether you have been here eight years or eight days, UTRGV is stronger right now because of you. After all, being named the #1 University in Texas by Washington Monthly does not just happen by accident. And we would not be here today without your contributions.
Message from the President: Happy UTRGV Day! - August 30, 2023
Happy UTRGV Day! What a great time to be part of this community. We recently learned that Washington Monthly magazine ranked us as the top university in Texas, an incredible milestone for an institution that opened just eight years ago.
Staff Announcement from the President - July 13, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Isabel Benavides has accepted the position of Chief Compliance Officer. She begins her new duties on Monday, July 17, and will succeed and report to Samantha Allen, who has been serving as my Chief of Staff since April.
Message from the President - June 30, 2023
It has been a busy month, which is why I am reaching out to share some updates about recent events that affect UTRGV, students, and institutions of higher education, more broadly.
Staff Announcement from the President - April 19, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Samantha Allen has agreed to serve as Chief of Staff for the President, effective immediately. As Chief of Staff, she will work directly with me on all institutional initiatives.
Message from the President and EVP and Provost - March 24, 2023
Monday (March 20) was the official start of spring — the time of year that traditionally symbolizes new beginnings and starting over.
Please Welcome Our New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs - March 20, 2023
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Luis H. Zayas will be joining us as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2023.
UTRGV Annual Report 2021-2022 - March 10, 2023
I am pleased to announce the release of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's (UTRGV) 2021-2022 Annual Report. In this report, you will find stories from the past year highlighting both individual and shared successes.
Message from the President - March 9, 2023
As you know, Dr. Janna Arney decided late last summer to step down as Provost at the end of the academic year. She recently informed me that she also intends to retire from the university this summer.
Message from the President: Finance and Business Affairs Division - February 28, 2023
Please join me, again, in congratulating Doug Arney, Senior Vice President for Administration Support Services, on his retirement and thanking him for his 20 years of service at UTRGV and our legacy institution, UTB. Doug’s last day with the university is today, February 28. With this departure, we are reorganizing the Administration and Support Services division and our business operations under a new organizational structure of Finance and Business Affairs.
TODAY IN BROWNSVILLE - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan - February 28, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
TODAY IN EDINBURG - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan - February 27, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
NEXT WEEK - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan - February 22, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
TODAY IN BROWNSVILLE - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Luis Zayas - February 21, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
TODAY IN EDINBURG - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Luis Zayas - February 20, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
NEXT WEEK - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Luis Zayas - February 15, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
TODAY IN BROWNSVILLE - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Jenna Carpenter - February 14, 2023
You are invited to today’s open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
TODAY IN EDINBURG - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Jenna Carpenter - February 13, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on the days, times, and locations listed below.
Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Jenna Carpenter - February 9, 2023
You are invited to an open forum with the following candidate for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on the days, times, and locations listed below.
Message from the President and Provost - January 25, 2023
Welcome back to campus! The coming year promises to be as busy and eventful as 2022 was. In 2023, we will go through another legislative session, begin implementing our new strategic plan, and continue our progress toward becoming an Emerging Research university.
Video Message from the President: Welcome to the 2023 Spring Semester! - January 17, 2023
Welcome to the Spring 2023 semester. A video message from President Guy Bailey.