President's Messages 2023
View the latest messages from the president.
Messages from the Office of the President - December 14, 2023
Each semester, I have the incredible honor and privilege of congratulating our latest class of graduates during our Commencement exercises. This celebration of academic achievement is a tradition for our university and, most notably, a major milestone for the students who cross the stage.
Messages from the Office of the President - December 1, 2023
President's Holiday Message.
Messages from the Office of the President - October 19, 2023
As I mentioned at convocation earlier this month, the competition for fall rankings does not just involve college football programs. The fall is also “rankings season” for universities, as analysts and publications release their rankings of the nation’s top institutions.
Messages from the Office of the President - 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.
Messages from the Office of the President - August 30, 2023
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.
Messages from the Office of 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.
Messages from the Office of the President - June 30, 2023
Messages from the Office of the President - April 19, 2023
Messages from the Office of the President - March 24, 2023
Messages from the Office of the President - March 20, 2023
Messages from the Office of the President - 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. Regardless of the achievement, each is a testament to our progress since 2015 and a reminder that staying true to our values can yield remarkable results. As always, I am honored and humbled to share it with you.
Messages from the Office of the President - March 09, 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. She will not return to her Executive Vice President role in the Office of the President but will stay on to assist with the transition of our new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and to complete numerous projects that she is leading. I am sure you will all join me both in wishing Dr. Arney a long and happy retirement and in letting her know how deeply appreciative we are for all that she has done for UTRGV and our legacy institution, UTB.
Messages from the Office of the President - 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.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 28, 2023
Messages from the Office of the President - February 27, 2023
TODAY IN EDINBURG - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 22, 2023
NEXT WEEK - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 21, 2023
TODAY IN BROWNSVILLE - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Luis Zayas.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 20, 2023
TODAY IN EDINBURG - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Luis Zayas.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 15, 2023
NEXT WEEK - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Luis Zayas.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 14, 2023
TODAY IN BROWNSVILLE - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Jenna Carpenter.
Messages from the Office of the President - February 13, 2023
TODAY IN EDINBURG - Open Forum: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Candidate - Dr. Jenna Carpenter.
Message from the Office of the President - February 09, 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 on this site.
Message from the President: - 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: - January 17, 2024
Watch the Video Message from the President for the Spring 2023.