International Center for Sustainability Across Curriculum

In December 2016, UTRGV was selected as one of 13 national centers for a competitive program, chosen from 40 applicants. This recognition was largely due to the success of its Project Sin Fronteras (PSF), launched in 2014.

PSF integrates sustainability into UTRGV’s curriculum, with 55 faculty across eight colleges delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,100 students. The Office for Sustainability (OFS), in partnership with the Provost’s Office, oversees the initiative.

Through this collaboration, UTRGV will engage global partners, Texas institutions, and border communities. Faculty will be encouraged to incorporate sustainability into existing or new programs, with OFS continuing to bring in national experts and support from local faculty.

UTRGV’s dedication to sustainable development is embedded in its mission, values, and priorities across academics, campus life, operations, planning, and research.

Key sustainability learning outcomes for students include:

• Collaborative, cross-disciplinary work on sustainability in research, academics, and projects
• Critical reflection on diverse cultural experiences and inclusive worldviews
• Fostering a healthy, safe, and sustainable campus environment
• Applying future-thinking and design-thinking to sustainability challenges
• Understanding sustainability through equity, environmental stewardship, and economic growth
• Adopting sustainable behaviors that enhance individual and community well-being
• Leading and advocating for sustainability through education, research, and lifestyle choices