-
UTRGV achieves prestigious Seal of Excelencia recertification
Tuesday, October 01, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia recertification as announced today by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher ...
-
From Victory to Venture: UTRGV Enactus champions set out for Kazakhstan
Thursday, September 26, 2024 UTRGV Enactus is this year's Enactus USA's 2024 National Champions. The team will be competing in the Enactus World Cup in October against 33 countries held in in Astana, Kazakhstan.
-
U.S. News and World Report: UTRGV No. 1 in Texas public universities for social mobility
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 When it comes to transforming the lives of its students, UTRGV stands as the top institution in Texas, according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report college rankings. U.S. News ranked UTRGV No. 1 among Texas public universities for social ...
-
UTRGV named ‘2024 Great College to Work For’
Friday, September 20, 2024 The university was recognized on Friday, Sept. 20, as one of the best places to work in higher education, according to the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For program. Only 75 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” ...
-
UTRGV expands accredited health-focused programs to Laredo
Thursday, September 19, 2024 UTRGV celebrated the third anniversary of the University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo on Sept. 18 with the announcement of two programs that now will be available through the center in Laredo. In continued efforts to meet the ...
-
Unprecedented: UTRGV reaches $284 million in fundraising
Thursday, September 05, 2024 Building on its recent streak of record-breaking milestones, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) announced Thursday that it has surpassed a quarter of a billion dollars in fundraising over the past nine years.
-
UTRGV ranked No. 1 Texas university by Washington Monthly – again
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 For the second consecutive year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been recognized as the No. 1 university in Texas, according to the latest Washington Monthly college guide and rankings. Recognized as a top-performing institution of ...
-
UTRGV welcomes third cohort of Luminary Scholars
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 UTRGV welcomed a new cohort 24 of exceptional students into its prestigious Luminary Scholars program. The scholars and their families were welcomed to UTRGV with the Luminary Scholar Banquet held Monday, Aug. 19 at the Performing Arts Complex on ...
-
UTRGV hits enrollment milestone, retains title as Texas’ best university
Monday, August 26, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley today welcomed its highest first-day enrollment ever, with more than 34,000 students, cementing its status as the No. 1 university in Texas for the second consecutive year, according to Washington Monthly.
-
UTRGV School of Medicine pipeline programs expanding medical education for underserved students
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 Together, Vaqueros MD and JAMP, are innovative programs that remove a significant barrier underserved students face to help them begin their medical careers. Both are offered by the UTRGV School of Medicine to attract and retain talent in Texas.
-
Meet UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2028
Friday, August 02, 2024 The UTRGV School of Medicine recently welcomed 59 medical students as part of its newest class of future doctors. The Class of 2028 marks the ninth cohort for the UTRGV School of Medicine and represents the university’s continued commitment ...
-
Head of Federal Railroad Administration visits UTRGV Summer Camps
Friday, August 02, 2024 UTRGV recently hosted Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), who visited with the university’s next generation of engineers and transportation experts through UTRGV Summer Camps.
-
UTRGV, Stars Scholarship Fund and LaMantia Family partner to increase Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the Rio Grande Valley
Thursday, August 01, 2024 In an effort to address the growing need for mental health professionals in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Sen. Morgan LaMantia on Thursday announced that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Stars Scholarship Fund and the LaMantia ...
-
Ribbon-cutting unveils new home for UTRGV Edinburg CISD Collegiate High School
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 UTRGV Edinburg CISD Collegiate High School is ready to open its doors to more than 400 students. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the milestone event on Wednesday evening. Created through a strategic partnership between UTRGV and the ...
-
UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of '28 receives emblematic White Coat at annual ceremony
Saturday, July 27, 2024 This year's White Coat Ceremony – a special event that serves as a rite of passage and marks the start of the pathway to medicine – celebrated 59 new UTRGV School of Medicine students who participated in the robing ceremony.
-
UTRGV recognized for supporting transfer students by Phi Theta Kappa
Thursday, July 18, 2024 UTRGV has been recognized among 228 national institutions on the Transfer Honor Roll by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) for 2024.
-
UTRGV recognized as Top College by Money magazine
Monday, July 08, 2024 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.
-
Bailey celebrating 10 years of growth, success and impact at UTRGV
Tuesday, July 02, 2024 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.
-
Grad Incentive offered to new UTRGV graduate students for upcoming academic year
Monday, June 24, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley unveiled its Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Graduate Incentive, offering new graduate students up to $2,000 for their academic pursuits.
-
Two UTRGV alumni awarded Fulbright scholarships to teach in South Korea, Estonia
Monday, June 17, 2024 Two recent UTRGV graduates have been selected for Fulbright Scholarships and will travel abroad to teach courses in English and cultural studies.
-
UTRGV receives THECB approval to launch BBA in Business Analytics
Thursday, June 13, 2024 The recently approved Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Analytics, which will be available Aug. 1, 2024, is designed to provide students with essential skills to develop strategic business insights and enhance decision-making ...
-
UTRGV partner school Brownsville Early College High School top performer in Texas
Monday, June 03, 2024 UTRGV partner school, Brownsville Early College High School (BECHS) continues to maintain its position as one of the top-ranking institutions in Texas, according to U.S. News and World Report.
-
Two UTRGV programs recognized in Best Grad Schools rankings by U.S. News & World Report
Thursday, May 23, 2024 UTRGV has had two programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its most recent 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
-
UTRGV Spring Commencement sees more than 4,000 Vaqueros earn degrees
Saturday, May 11, 2024 More than 4,000 UTRGV students earned their diplomas this weekend during UTRGV’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies.
-
UTRGV’s Spring 2024 graduation ceremonies kick off in Brownsville
Friday, May 10, 2024 UTRGV graduated nearly 800 of its more than 4,000 Spring 2024 graduates, with the first ceremony on the Brownsville Campus.
-
Dr. John R. Austin, father of UT System Student Regent, graduates from UTRGV with another degree
Friday, May 10, 2024 Education is evergreen, so for Dr. John R. Austin, interim chief medical officer for Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, seeking additional education was a natural step.
-
UT Board of Regents approves proposal for new UTRGV School of Optometry and new OD degree
Thursday, May 09, 2024 The UT System Board of Regents on Thursday approved UTRGV’s proposal to establish a new School of Optometry along with a new Doctor of Optometry, or OD, degree. UTRGV could welcome its first School of Optometry class as early as Fall 2027, ...
-
From The Valley to The Hill
Thursday, May 09, 2024 Two UTRGV seniors spent their final undergraduate semester in Washington, D.C., as part of the Archer Fellowship Program, interning for the Office of U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. The Archer Center provides students in the UT System opportunities to ...
-
UTRGV honors 22 doctoral candidates at hooding ceremony
Thursday, May 09, 2024 The UTRGV Graduate College recognized 22 doctoral candidates representing four academic colleges – the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship, College of Education and P-16 Integration, College of Health Professions, and ...
-
UT Board of Regents approves new UTRGV residence, dining complex
Thursday, May 09, 2024 The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved construction of a new residence hall and dining facility on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus. The $135.5-million project will be located at the intersection of North Sugar Road and ...
-
“Just the beginning of my journey” UTRGV business student ready for next chapter after graduation
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 Eric Arredondo, from McAllen, says graduation is not only a time of celebrations for his achievements, but also a time to reflect on the support he’s received throughout his college career at UTRGV.
-
For Spring 2024 Mass Comm grad, ‘walking the stage’ takes on special meaning
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 UTRGV graduate Marissa Rodriguez, 29, from Peñitas, has learned the hard way that she can overcome any challenge with the support of her family. And that even includes a Final Destination-like brush with death.
-
UTRGV's EdD program builds education leaders
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Seven Valley superintendents – all alumni of the UTRGV Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program – are creating opportunities for children to follow and achieve their dreams. They have more than 75 years of combined ...
-
Nearly 4,000 Vaqueros set to graduate in UTRGV Spring 2024 Commencement
Monday, May 06, 2024 UTRGV will celebrate the graduation of nearly 4,000 eligible students in four commencement ceremonies on May 10-11.
-
UTRGV School of Medicine commemorates fifth commencement
Saturday, May 04, 2024 Dressed elegantly in their black and green regalia, the fifth group of medical graduates from the UTRGV School of Medicine, Class of 2024, officially transitioned from medical students to doctors.
-
UTRGV School of Medicine graduating senior grateful for medical education journey
Thursday, May 02, 2024 Valentine S. Alia will walk the stage Saturday, May 4, at the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony in Edinburg. Later this year, Alia will begin a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
-
UTRGV School of Medicine to celebrate Class of 2024 at commencement ceremony
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 The UTRGV School of Medicine will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, to celebrate the graduating Class of 2024. The ceremony marks the culmination of four years of hard work for graduates and their transition from students ...
-
UTRGV to host annual business plan competition for student entrepreneurs
Thursday, April 25, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hosting its annual UTRGV Business Plan Competition on Friday, April 26 in Weslaco, offering a platform for students to turn their innovative ideas into tangible business ventures.
-
Looking Toward the Future: UTRGV grad student grateful for unique research experience on marine expedition off the coast of Chile
Monday, April 22, 2024 Elyssia Gonzalez, a grad student pursuing a master’s degree in Ocean, Coast and Earth Sciences, never thought she’d spend her Spring 2024 semester studying never-before-observed sea creatures off the coast of Chile. But through the ...
-
Boost Your Future: UTRGV introduces Summer 2024 Grad Incentive
Monday, April 15, 2024 The new Summer 2024 Grad Incentive will grant up to $2,000 toward the education of new students entering any academic program within the UTRGV Graduate College. This award, provided through grants or scholarships, is available on a first-come, ...
-
UTRGV RCVCOBE names new Kemper Scholars cohort
Friday, April 05, 2024 Seven UTRGV students are now among the new cohort of Kemper Scholars, designated by the Kemper Corporation’s philanthropic arm, the Kemper Foundation, to continue its efforts to empower future business leaders.
-
WISE Network empowers women in STEM at UTRGV
Friday, March 29, 2024 Established in 2020, the Women in Science Network (WISE) has played a pivotal role in constructing an environment open to a broad range of skills and interests for women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. ...
-
Baker leads way for expanding research opportunities for Valley medical students
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Dr. Kelsey Baker, assistant dean of Pre-Clerkships and assistant professor of Neuroscience at the UTRGV School of Medicine, remembers the struggles she faced during her journey to where she is today.
-
ROOTING FOR YOU: University to host send-off celebration for UTRGV Chess Team
Friday, March 22, 2024 On Tuesday, March 26, the UTRGV community will gather for a send-off celebration in honor of the team, which will travel to Dallas to compete March 30-31 for the national collegiate chess title.
-
UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates Match Day with soon-to-be physicians
Friday, March 15, 2024 “Today is a big deal,” said Dr. Michael B. Hocker, senior vice president for UT Health RGV and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine. “Today is a day unlike any other in the life of a medical student; it's a day that means a ...
-
University Registrar Sofia Almeda Montes elected as SACRAO president-elect
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 UTRGV University Registrar Sofia Almeda Montes has been elected as the new president-elect for the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (SACRAO).