The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

• FROM ROOK TO KING: UTRGV’S Bartek Macieja brings lifetime of moves to the game board

    Wednesday, April 02, 2025 — Bartek Macieja, chess coach at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley since 2012, has led the UTRGV Chess Team to three consecutive national championships, and seven state titles. This year again, the team placed first at the Pan American ...

• UTRGV Chess Team aims for fourth national title at President's Cup

    Tuesday, April 01, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chess Team is set to compete in the upcoming President’s Cup, seeking their fourth national title.

• UTRGV marks a decade of milestones, partners with City of Brownsville on ‘Task Force of the Future’

    Sunday, March 16, 2025 — Building on a decade of student success, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the City of Brownsville have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint Task Force of the Future.

• UTRGV invests over $60 million to strengthen academic infrastructure in Cameron County

    Thursday, February 20, 2025 — On Thursday the Board of Regents approved two significant UTRGV projects aimed at fostering regional growth: a $39 million repair and renovation of the Brownsville Visual Arts Complex, formerly the Longoria Elementary School, to accommodate the ...

• ‘There’s so much more to discover’

    Wednesday, February 12, 2025 — When Dr. Erin Easton, an assistant professor with the UTRGV School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, first opened the email congratulating her on winning The Explorers Club Citation of Merit, she was aboard a Schmidt Ocean Institute ...

• Enroll Now: UTRGV introduces new online MS in Marketing degree this fall

    Tuesday, January 28, 2025 — The Master of Science in Marketing is an online program designed to give students advanced analytical marketing skills and hands-on experience to launch a career in one of marketing’s many fast-growing fields.

• THECB greenlights UTRGV’s new School of Optometry and Doctor of Optometry degree

    Friday, January 24, 2025 — The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has officially endorsed The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s proposal to launch a new School of Optometry and a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. UTRGV anticipates welcoming its ...

• UTRGV starts Spring 2025 semester with record enrollment despite weather delay

    Friday, January 24, 2025 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley officially kicked off its Spring 2025 semester with a record-breaking enrollment of more than 31,500 students on Wednesday. Despite severe weather conditions that forced the university to halt operations ...

• UTRGV names new Liberal Arts dean

    Friday, January 17, 2025 — Dr. Jose Dávila-Montes, professor of Translation and Interpreting in the UTRGV Department of Writing and Language Studies, has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective Jan.1.

• UTRGV names a dean for its new School of Optometry

    Thursday, January 16, 2025 — Dr. William L. Miller, a highly regarded and experienced academic optometrist, has been appointed inaugural dean of the UTRGV School of Optometry, effective Jan. 13.

• UTRGV Chess Team claims top spot at Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship

    Friday, January 10, 2025 — In a historic achievement, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chess Team secured its first-ever outright victory at the Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship.

• UTRGV Year in Review

    Monday, December 23, 2024 — As we reflect on the past year at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we celebrate a series of remarkable achievements that have shaped our institution and impacted our community.

• Through the Lens at UTRGV: A Year in Photos

    Friday, December 20, 2024 — As 2024 comes to an end at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we reflect on the moments captured through the lens of our official campus photographers, David Pike and Paul Chouy.

• UTRGV celebrates Fall 2024 Doctoral Graduates at hooding ceremony

    Thursday, December 19, 2024 — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley recently celebrated its Fall 2024 doctoral graduates during its third hooding ceremony held at the Brownsville Campus.

• Five UTRGV students named Kemper Scholars

    Thursday, December 19, 2024 — Five UTRGV students were selected as the new cohort of Kemper Scholars from more than 50 applications this semester.

• Dr. Alexis Racelis selected as national Rural Innovator, recognized for community and environmental impact

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024 — Dr. Alexis Racelis, director of UTRGV’s Agroecology and Resilient Food Systems program, was selected as one of 14 Rural Innovators by the White House’s Domestic Policy Council. On Wednesday, senior Biden-Harris Administration ...

• School Spirit Unmasked

    Saturday, December 14, 2024 — As the UTRGV Fall 2024 commencement celebrations came to an end on Saturday, Dec. 14, the mystery of the Vaquero mascot’s identity was unveiled.

• Cheers to the Class of 2024

    Friday, December 13, 2024 — More than 2,700 Vaqueros will don caps and gowns over two days of ceremonies during UTRGV’s Fall 2024 Commencement, which kicked off festivities on Friday with two ceremonies and will continue the celebration on Saturday at the same times.

• ‘No dream is too big’

    Friday, December 13, 2024 — Deaf since birth, Giselle Lozano is not only earning her degree in Criminal Justice but is also inspiring countless others to believe no dream is out of reach. Driven by a desire to “protect my family and my community from any dangers ...

• Ready for the next mission

    Thursday, December 12, 2024 — For Arturo Montoya, 29, his scholarly path at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley began after serving in Afghanistan, where he was inspired by physical therapists during his recovery from a foot injury.

• From Entrepreneurial Journey to Graduation

    Wednesday, December 11, 2024 — – Sebastian Melendez’s college experience at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been an entrepreneurial adventure, marked by founding his own company and excelling in numerous business competitions. This weekend, Melendez ...

• UTRGV and TSTC partnership to strengthen training for EMS and physician assistant students

    Monday, December 09, 2024 — On Monday afternoon, the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at ensuring a high-quality educational experience for UTRGV’s physician assistant students and TSTC’s emergency medical services (EMS) ...

• Annual UTRGV Holiday Card Contest celebrates student creativity and holiday spirit

    Monday, December 02, 2024 — In its 10th year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Holiday Card Contest has become a tradition where students artfully capture the spirit of the university during the festive season. The annual contest encourages students to ...

• UTRGV’s endowment surges to $191 million, empowering students to graduate debt-free

    Tuesday, November 26, 2024 — UTRGV President Guy Bailey announces the university's endowment has surged to $191 million—a 133% increase since 2016—providing more scholarship opportunities and enabling students to graduate debt-free.

• UTRGV climbs to third place nationally in producing new Teach for America corps members

    Thursday, November 21, 2024 — UTRGV climbed seven spots from last year, according to the 2024 list for schools contributing the most TFA corps members. The university added 28 graduates to this year’s corps, an increase from 19 in 2023, in the large school category, ...

• Wall Street Journal ranks UTRGV No. 1 in Texas for social mobility and best value

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024 — For the first time, the Wall Street Journal recognized The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as the No. 1 public university in Texas for Social Mobility and Best Value Public University in its 2025 college rankings.

• New Regional Security Operations Center opens at UTRGV to enhance cybersecurity for the region

    Thursday, November 14, 2024 — In a groundbreaking collaboration, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) unveiled the newest Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC), marking a significant advancement in ...

• UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine welcomes Class of 2028

    Thursday, November 07, 2024 — At the third White Coat Ceremony of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, a proud gathering of family, friends and faculty celebrated the momentous occasion as 23 students received their white coats and pins, marking the beginning of their ...

• UTRGV social work professor joins cohort of HACU Fellows

    Friday, November 01, 2024 — Dr. Leticia Villarreal Sosa, UTRGV professor of Social Work, will join the newest cohort of 45 fellows for the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Leadership Academy.

• UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy celebrates grand opening

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024 — The UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy officially was unveiled to the public Tuesday, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring administration from both UTRGV and the McAllen school district.

• UTRGV welcomes Student Regent Anthony Dragun for campus visits

    Thursday, October 24, 2024 — Anthony John Dragun, the University of Texas System student regent, recently made a trip to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as part of of his one-year appointment on the Board of Regents, the UT System governing body.

• Three UTRGV students to serve on state advisory committees for THECB

    Friday, October 18, 2024 — Three UTRGV students have been chosen to be student representatives on advisory committees for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

• UTRGV recognized by ED as among schools ‘doing the most to lift students up’

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024 — UTRGV has been named one of 200 institutions nationwide – and 14 in Texas – eligible for the U.S. Department of Education's Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. Part of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s ...

• UTRGV admits fifth PACT cohort to Physician Assistant early assurance program

    Friday, October 04, 2024 — The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) at UTRGV has begun its higher education journey with five new Valley students.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 ...