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Joy Cain, a UTRGV graduate
From breast cancer survivor to Ph.D. graduate: Joy Cain shares inspiring path to earning her doctoral degree

  Thursday, May 15, 2025 — Joy Cain, a UTRGV graduate who earned her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling on Wednesday during a doctoral hooding ceremony, shared that her journey was shaped not only by her studies but also by a life-changing challenge: battling breast cancer ...

On May 14, UTRGV celebrated six new Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP) at a hooding ceremony. Each DNP completed a project benefiting underserved communities, reflecting their commitment to the Rio Grande Valley.
UTRGV graduates second cohort of Doctor of Nursing Practice program

  Thursday, May 15, 2025 — UTRGV held a hooding ceremony on May 14 for its doctoral graduates, including six new Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the 2025 cohort. Each DNP developed a quality improvement project aimed at benefiting an underserved or vulnerable ...

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A New Tradition Begins: MSA Class of 2025 to Graduate in First Solo Ceremony

  Thursday, May 15, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will host its first standalone graduation ceremony for the Math and Science Academy (MSA) Class of 2025. Since its founding in 2009, MSA students have traditionally graduated alongside UTRGV's ...

Mathematics and Science Academy will host its first solo graduation on Sunday, May 18, in Harlingen. Meet the valedictorian and salutatorian.
MSA valedictorian and salutatorian shine at program’s first commencement ceremony

  Thursday, May 15, 2025 — The Mathematics and Science Academy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is proud to host its first standalone commencement ceremony this year, recognizing the outstanding achievements of its students. At the forefront of this celebration ...

On Friday, May 16, Brenda and Luis Bocanegra will graduate together at UTRGV' s Spring 2025 Commencement at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg. The married couple started their educational journey to their doctorates together five years ago.
A Journey of Love and Learning: Luis and Brenda Bocanegra share their story of perseverance on the path to earning doctoral degrees together

  Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — Brenda and Luis Bocanegra have done nearly everything together: building a life, raising their three children and now earning their doctoral degrees from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. On Friday, May 16, the married couple will cross ...


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