Vaqueros for Sustainability
Vaqueros, you can't spell sustainability without U and I. The Office for Sustainability invites you to join our UTRGV strategic mission to help achieve the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals intentionally through education, research, operations, and engagement.
UTRGV Vaqueros are Valuable, Vigilant, Versatile, and Visionary Sustainable Development Leaders who are Vocal and don't back down from challenges, with strong Values that help solve problems of any scale in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and throughout the world.
Change begins with YOU and continues with US
CONNECT COLLABORATE & CONTRIBUTE
Vaqueros building a better Future Together and achieving Sustainable Development
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Better Together
Vaqueros connect to each other and connect to success, through innovation, resiliency, and sustainability by engaging in various projects with academic led relationships, striving to become Sustainable Development Leaders for our campus, our community, and the world.
COLLABORATE
Small Steps Lead to Big Change
Vaqueros generate change through collaborative action in connecting the university with our campus community and partners in community engagement, research, and service-learning initiatives with the intention to build Sustainable Development.
CONTRIBUTE
Serving our Communities
Vaqueros guide your interdisciplinary and innovative efforts in education and in advocacy to serve and contribute to the sustainable development and quality of life for the Rio Grande Valley and beyond the world.
Latest News in Sustainability at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
UTRGV recognized as Top College by Money magazine
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. The ranking considers factors such as quality of education, affordability and student outcomes. In addition... Read More
Bailey celebrating 10 years of growth, success and impact at UTRGV
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. When he arrived in South Texas to lead the fledgling university in 2013, he knew the challenges that lay... Read More
UTRGV summer camps for all ages continues through July
With summer in full swing, UTRGV’s annual summer camps are here to keep kids both active and educated. UTRGV summer camps offer a variety of STEM, art and fitness programs designed to ignite creativity, nurture passions and build community. These camps will continue through July for elementary, middle and high school students... Read More
