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.
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UTRGV receives THECB approval to launch BBA in Business Analytics
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UTRGV School of Medicine researcher breaking barriers in fight against Alzheimer's disease
Faced with the socioeconomic limitations in his native Venezuela, UTRGV School of Medicine's Dr. Jesús Melgarejo's dream of becoming a doctor initially seemed impossible. However, the unwavering support from his family and mentor provided him with educational opportunities and nurtured his aspirations... Read More
