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    The Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship promotes student success and catalyzes innovation, knowledge discovery, and economic development in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and beyond.

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    The Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship promotes student success and catalyzes innovation, knowledge discovery, and economic development in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and beyond.

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    The UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship conducts research to promote economic development through its policy-oriented research and analysis on the Texas-Mexico, RGV, border.

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    Our state-of-the-art facility houses the latest and greatest equipment, as well as the smartest and brightest entrepreneurial talent in the region

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    Explore a comprehensive array of resources at UTRGV's Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship. From internships, student organizations like AMA and Enactus, to the Vackar Student Scholars Program, students have diverse opportunities for research engagement and career development. Faculty and staff benefit from career development, mentorship through VOICE, and access to extensive policy documents, bylaws, and strategic plans. For degree planning, class registration, and admissions, utilize our advising services. Discover interactive enrollment statistics with the Enrollment Explorer, and explore various student organizations for academic and professional growth. Access all these resources and more to ensure your academic and career success at UTRGV's RCVCOBE.

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Andre Mollick, Ph. D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty/Professor
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship
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andre.mollick@utrgv.edu
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Explore the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, where academic excellence meets innovation. Learn about our grant-funded projects and cutting-edge research initiatives shaping the future of business and technology. Discover resources, academic programs, and the latest news from the Division of Academic Affairs.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)

  • Russel, Adam (PI), Kroll, Mark (Co-PI), Edinbarough, Immanuel (Co-PI), Perez, Pablo Rhi (Co-PI), "Establishment of an NSF I-Corps Site at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $499,985.00. (July 27, 2017 - August 31, 2022).
    • Purpose: Creating an I-Corps Site to train and enhance faculty in students in the I-Corps commercialization methodology -  over 30 faculty and 2000 students have been trained.
  • Adams, Russell (PI), "I Corps Supplemental," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $89,000.00. (September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022).
    • Purpose: Developing Online classrooms and an online curriculum to maintain I -Corps training during covid lockdown
  • Adams, Russell Paul, "NSF I-Corps site extension," Sponsored by NSF, Federal, $244,000.00. (August 30, 2022 - August 31, 2023).
    • Purpose: Continuation of NSF I-Corps Training Programs.
  • Adams, Russell Paul, "NSF I-Corps site extension," Sponsored by NSF, Federal, $200,000.00. (September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024).
    • Purpose: Continuation of NSF I-Corps Training Programs
  • Sarkar, Kamalaksha (PI), Xu, Lei (Co-PI), Adams, Russell (Co-PI), "NSF PFI TT VMobi 180 [TM]," Sponsored by NSF PFI TT, Federal, $249,928.00. (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025).
    • Purpose: Commercializing a device to assist Blind and Visually Impaired persons.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
  • Simmons, Laurie (PI), Adams, Russell (Supporting), Abrams, Derek G. "Creating a Vibrant Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem--EDA Build to Scale," Sponsored by U.S. Commerce Department Federal, $1,342,042.00.
    • Purpose: Developing entrepreneurship activities to enhance the ecosystem.

BLACKSTONE PARTNERS FOUNDATION
  • Adams, Russell (PI), Simmons, Laurie (Senior Personnel), "Blackstone Launchpad 2," Sponsored by Blackstone Partners Foundation, Foundation, $536,000.00. (July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2023).
  • Received additional $40,000 Continuation funding Sep 1 2023.
    • Purpose: Developing comprehensive programming to expose students to entrepreneurial opportunities and developed a Large group of entrepreneurial Ambassadors.


VENTUREWELL FOUNDATION

  • Adams, Russell (PI), Galy, Edith (Co-PI), Downey-Adams, Clara (Co-PI), Vargas, Noe (Co-PI), Robles, Sylvia Azucena (Co-PI), "Green Energy Entrepreneurship Challenge (UTRGV)," Sponsored by Venturewell, Foundation, $5,000.00. (September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2023).
    • Purpose: Developing Sustainability Curriculum at UTRGV.

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