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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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.
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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. ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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).
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UTRGV’s Criminal Justice Online Master’s degree ranks in top 5 of Texas public universities
Wednesday, February 07, 2024 UTRGV’s Criminal Justice Online Master’s Degree Program has received recognition in the U.S. News 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, released Wednesday.
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UTRGV simulation hospital named for Drs. Krishnan
Wednesday, February 07, 2024 The university’s simulation hospital in Harlingen has been renamed The UTRGV Drs. Subram G. and Elizabeth G. Krishnan Simulation Hospital. The renaming was a gift from donors Elizabeth G. and Subram G. Krishnan, medical doctors who have ...
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UTRGV Chess Team wins its third international Kasparov tournament
Wednesday, February 07, 2024 Since the international tournament’s inception in 2021, UTRGV has won the university cup three out of the four times the tournament has been held. The team fell in 2023 to rival Texas Tech University’s team. This year’s ...
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Second Ph.D. degree program for UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science receives approval from THECB
Thursday, January 25, 2024 The UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science marked a historical milestone today, with The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's approval of the college's second Ph.D. program. The new Doctor of Philosophy in Computer ...
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UTRGV’s Club Powerlifting qualifies for national competition
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Alexa Prado, a UTRGV junior and former high school state champion powerlifter from Hidalgo, had a vision to continue her powerlifting dream at UTRGV. So, she spoke with representatives from UTRGV Athletics and UREC about starting a powerlifting ...
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Vice President and Director of UTRGV Athletics Chasse Conque receives contract extension
Friday, January 12, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Friday that Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque has received a contract extension through 2028.
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UTRGV Year in Review 2023: New partnerships, programs and recognitions
Thursday, December 21, 2023 From noteworthy rankings to groundbreakings, UTRGV saw impactful growth and recognition throughout 2023.
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UTRGV celebrates second day of Fall 2023 Commencement
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Fall 2023 Commencement was a landmark graduation for the university, too, with 2,844 new grads surpassing a milestone 50,000 graduates since UTRGV opened its doors in 2015.
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UTRGV commemorates 50,000-graduate milestone at Fall 2023 commencement
Friday, December 15, 2023 Nearly 3,000 Vaqueros are graduating this semester, marking a landmark 50,000 graduates to date since the first University of Texas Rio Grande Valley commencement in 2015.
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Inaugural hooding ceremony honors achievements of UTRGV doctoral students
Friday, December 15, 2023 UTRGV celebrated a significant milestone on Wednesday, Dec. 13, with its inaugural Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, held at the Performing Arts Center on the Edinburg Campus.
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MAKING HISTORY: UTRGV employees graduate from first MA in Higher Education Administration program at the university
Thursday, December 14, 2023 The inaugural graduates – made up of UTRGV employees – of the new Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration program will walk the stage this Fall Commencement after a year of learning directly from university leaders. In Fall ...
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‘It’s Done’: Mary Evensen, 67, proves age is just a number when it comes to achieving goals
Thursday, December 14, 2023 Maria (Mary) Evensen always stressed the importance of achieving an education to her daughters. And on Saturday, Evensen is graduating with her own degree – a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. Evensen, now 67, started attending UTPA in ...
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Comms major loves horsing around: Shares plans for grad school, continued equestrian sports
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Claire Lee, a graduating UTRGV communications major from Peñitas, can definitely hold a conversation about equestrian sports.
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DOUBLE HEADER: UTRGV Athletics’ Goldberg earns second AOP graduate degree
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 For some people, education is a necessity. For Jonah Goldberg, senior associate athletic director of Communications and Championships with UTRGV Athletics, it’s a passion. Goldberg is graduating from the inaugural Master of Arts in Higher ...
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UTRGV to surpass 50K graduates since first commencement in 2015
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Since its first commencement in 2015, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has graduated thousands of Vaqueros, and this weekend UTRGV will surpass 50,000 graduates with its Fall 2023 graduation ceremonies. Nearly 3,000 students will ...
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ON A HIGH NOTE: Brownsville band director earns second graduate degree at UTRGV
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Technology is a major way forward, and for Genesis Carpio, earning a Master of Education in Educational Technology degree at UTRGV is a game changer. Now, after more than a decade as a band director in the Brownsville school district, Carpio has ...
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Two UTRGV RCVCOBE students excel with 7th place in National Sales Challenge
Monday, December 11, 2023 Two UTRGV seniors in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship secured seventh place in the National Sales Challenge (NSC), held Nov. 15-17, 2023.
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UTRGV showcases students’ artistic talents with the 9th annual holiday card contest
Friday, December 01, 2023 UTRGV for the ninth year is hosting its annual Holiday Card Contest, a holiday tradition designed give students a break from academics and encourage them to showcase their creativity. UTRGV President Guy Bailey and Provost Luis Zayas each chose ...
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UTRGV to gain new master’s degree in Human Resources Management in 2024
Thursday, November 30, 2023 A new Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management is set to start next year in the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The new accelerated online program, or AOP, is slated to start January 2024 during ...
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UTRGV officially purchases Majestic Theatre in downtown Brownsville
Monday, November 27, 2023 It’s official! UTRGV now owns one of downtown Brownsville’s most iconic buildings – the Majestic Theatre.
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AWM honors UTRGV’s Villalobos with Humphreys Award for Mentoring
Friday, October 27, 2023 UTRGV endowed professor Dr. Cristina Villalobos has been awarded the 2024 M. Gweneth Humphreys Award by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).
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Hispanic Outlook gives UTRGV high rankings in multiple categories
Monday, October 16, 2023 UTRGV now has earned top rankings by Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education Magazine in several categories.
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UTRGV granted accreditation from National Association of Schools of Dance for dance program
Monday, October 02, 2023 UTRGV has been granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) for its dance program – which means the UTRGV Dance Department has met the highest standards in providing dance students educational services.
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UTRGV launches new Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 The UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science launched its first Ph.D. program in Materials Science and Engineering at an inaugural reception held Sept. 17 at the Ballroom on the Edinburg Campus.
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UTRGV raises minimum wage to $16.25 for full-time employees
Friday, September 22, 2023 For the 8th consecutive academic year, UTRGV is investing in its employees, either through merit or market equity. Starting December 2023, the university will implement two initiatives: the raising of minimum wage for full-time employees, and ...
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UTRGV’s Villalobos featured in NCS journal about upbringing, STEM influence
Thursday, September 21, 2023 Dr. Cristina Villalobos – a Myles and Sylvia Aaronson endowed professor in the UTRGV School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, director of the UTRGV Center of Excellence in STEM Education and fellow of the American Mathematical ...
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UTRGV ranked 1st among Texas public schools for value
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Degreechoices.com has ranked UTRGV highly in several categories, including first among Texas public universities for best relative economic value.
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UTRGV climbs 72 positions in latest U.S. News and World Report college rankings
Monday, September 18, 2023 UTRGV’s reputation as one of the top value schools in the country just got another boost, jumping up 72 positions on the U.S. News and World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges list, released Monday.
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UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High grads start Fall 2023 semester with two years of college credit
Monday, September 11, 2023 Two UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High (HCH) graduates joined more than 32,000 students during the first week of the Fall 2023 semester last month.
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UTRGV introduces its new School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences
Thursday, September 07, 2023 Starting this fall, the UTRGV College of Sciences is home to the newly created School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences. Dr. Robert Dearth, founding director of the school, said this will combine the former departments of Biology ...
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Anonymous $250,000 gift to UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine honors Lawrence Harkless, interim dean
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine recently received its first financial donation to advance student education and research in the field. The gift of $250,000 was donated anonymously on behalf of Dr. Lawrence Harkless, who came out of ...
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Economic mobility report ranks UTRGV 6th nationally and 2nd in state
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 UTRGV was recently ranked sixth in the United States among all public and private universities in offering students high economic opportunity and mobility. Third Way, a national nonprofit think tank, announced the ranking in its 2023 Economic ...
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UTRGV’s Fall 2023 semester underway
Monday, August 28, 2023 UTRGV this week welcomes back returning students and faculty for the Fall 2023 semester, as well as first-time college students just beginning their journey at UTRGV.
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UTRGV ranked as No. 1 university in Texas by Washington Monthly
Monday, August 28, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Monday started the 2023-24 academic year as the No. 1 university in Texas, based on Washington Monthly magazine’s annual college guide and rankings. Also, on Monday – and for the fourth ...