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Teacher candidates from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley now have a two new homes for training with experienced cooperating teachers, With the upcoming fall semester, those in the university’s Student Teacher Education Preparation University Partnership will be joining classrooms in both McAllen and Los Fresnos ISD. As part of STEP UP‘s goal in expanding and assisting future teachers in the Valley, teacher candidates will work with experienced teachers also to learn and…

UTRGV Launches Addiction Studies Online

August 16, 2018

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With the start of classes on Aug. 27, the UTRGV School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling will offer a new bachelor of science degree in Addiction Studies completely online. The degree program meets all education requirements for positions as a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas. “For professionals already working in the substance abuse field, this provides a flexible way to earn a degree and advance in careers,” said Bruce Reed. Reed serves as both…

TSTC Receives Toyota Donation

August 15, 2018

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Texas State Technical College’s Mechatronics Technology students will soon have labs equipped with two robotic arms to program and maintain as part of their hands-on training, thanks to Toyota. “Toyota’s donation is really important for our college, our program and our students,” said Lead Mechatronics instructor Eldwin Leija. “This allows us to expand our training and create more marketable graduates.” The donated robotic arms have built more than two million…

Mission Chamber Supplies Backpacks

August 11, 2018

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More than 2,000 backpacks complete with school supplies have made their way to Mission Consolidated Independent School District thanks in part to the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. The backpacks made their way into the hands of students Aug. 2 at Veterans Memorial High School during a Back to School Bash. More than 4,000 people, including students and families, were in attendance for the event. Offerings also included free haircuts, free eye screenings,…

Foundation designates RGV as Talent Hub

August 3, 2018

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Lumina Foundation, in partnership with the Kresge Foundation, has designated the Rio Grande Valley as a Talent Hub, granting $275,000 to support local efforts to increase education beyond high school. The Talent Hub designation indicates a community has shown the capacity and ability to significantly increase the numbers of residents with college degrees, certificates or other credentials beyond a high school diploma. South Texas College, the University of Texas Rio…

Mission Partnership Promotes STEM Careers

July 26, 2018

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Mission junior high students recently received a taste of innovation and technology thanks to a partnership between SEAD (Science, Engineering, Art and Design) Academy, Mission Economic Development Corporation, and Texas A&M University Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. Together, the collaborators participated in the National Science Foundation’s Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers program. After holding the first Smart Home Competition in June 2017 in Bryan, Texas, SEAD Academy…

Local Teacher is LifeChanger Nominee

July 24, 2018

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Vivian Tamez, a foreign language teacher in the International Baccalaureate Programme at Lamar Academy, has been nominated for LifeChanger of the Year. The community is asked to support Tamez by voting for her via online commenting on the LifeChanger website. Tamez’s nomination comes from her principal Cindy Pena. “She continuously searches for new, innovative ideas to help students achieve their utmost potential. She encourages students to become advocates for others…

School of Medicine Launches UTHealth RGV

July 12, 2018

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine has launched UTHealth RGV, the school’s clinical practice which provides patients throughout the Valley additional access to primary and specialty care. The practice has several offices open, providing primary and specialty care. This includes pediatric genetics and neurology care, as well as women’s health specialists, general and endocrine surgery and rheumatology. Locations are found throughout the Valley, with more opening in coming…

“All In” for Interns

July 5, 2018

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The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosts an information session for area employers July 11 from 9-11 a.m. on the All In Internship Program. The innovative local program connects Brownsville employers with students from both UTRGV and Texas Southmost College for paid internship programs. All In aims to fill high-demand jobs while meeting Brownsville employer’s needs via ninety new paid internships. For students, the program looks to have students obtain living…

TWC Awards STC Grant

June 28, 2018

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The Texas Workforce Commission has awarded South Texas College a grant to offer students comprehensive, academic and technical programs as well as high demand occupation training. The $122,544 grant will support STC’s Division of Business, Public Safety, and Technology‘s efforts in conducting an eight-week training program for students. The program will cover basic maintenance of electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration, and construction systems. Participants will also install basic components utilizing…

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