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Student veteran wants to pay it forward
11.11.2016
Alex Garza’s longtime dream was to own a construction company. But after sustaining several injuries, including a broken back and a dislocated shoulder, while serving in Iraq for the U.S. Army, Garza’s plans changed.
Three UTRGV RISE students win awards at national biomedical research competition
11.18.2016
Three UTRGV students won awards and a total of $750 in cash prizes at a recent poster presentation contest, at the annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students in Tampa, Florida.
Follow along as we develop our founding Strategic Plan
09.23.2016
The development of our founding strategic plan is well underway. This is a campus-wide initiative, and you can follow the progress and provide input and feedback on the strategic planning process website by clicking above.
Events
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Environmental Studies Symposium
This annual symposium features professors, students and community members speaking about art, literature, activism, climate change and local nature attractions. The symposium will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22 on the Edinburg Campus and Tuesday, Nov. 29 on the Brownsville Campus.
Current and upcoming events
Treat yourself, family and friends to at least one of these enjoyable performances: Bravo Opera Company’s “Seasons of Love,” the Student Wind Ensemble, the Student Symphonic Band, Piano duo by Sangmi Lim and Dino Mulic and the University Symphony Orchestra.
Community
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“Antigone” through Sunday, Nov. 20
University Productions presents its fall Mainstage production of “Antigone” by Sophocles translated by Don Taylor. Performances are in the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre, located in the Liberal Arts Building on the Edinburg Campus.
Rio Grande City
UTRGV's Starr County Upper-Level Center in Rio Grande City offers courses in bilingual education, criminal justice, history, English, and anthropology.
Edinburg
Our 186-acre campus in Edinburg features a new Wellness Center, new residence hall, and a covered walkway that spans the perimeter of campus.
McAllen
The McAllen Teaching Site offers education and business courses, primarily serving professionals in the city of McAllen.
Harlingen
Harlingen is home to the Regional Academic Health Center and UTRGV's 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Smart Hospital and technology complex.
South Padre Island
UTRGV's Coastal Studies Lab is located on South Padre Island, serves as our marine biology laboratory, and offers graduate level biology courses.
Brownsville
Our 320-acre campus in Brownsville provides students with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, as well as beautiful architecture and a scenic oxbow lake.