Abby Guillory is the new assistant vice president for Research Enhancement for the UTRGV Division of Research. She assumes her new position at UTRGV on Aug. 7. Guillory holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from UL Lafayette. She is also currently is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from UL Lafayette. Formerly the director…
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is sharing lifesaving tips to help Texans keep their animal companions safe as the scorching heat wave continues in the Lone Star State. “The record-breaking temperatures across Texas right now are particularly dangerous for pets,” said Thomas Edling, chief veterinary officer of American Humane. “Failing to beat the heat and keep your pets cool can lead to discomfort and even death. Remember:…
South Texas College Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Program Chairwoman Emma Miller, Ph.D. now stands beside the likes of some of the most recognizable names in the world. Miller joined the millions of successful professionals, who for the last 128 years have been featured in Marquis “Who’s Who in America,” one of the country’s oldest publications for biographical data alongside famous names like Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Warren Buffet,…
Throughout life, we all make choices. We also face barriers on the way to goals. As Stephanie Johnson looks back on the point where she turned her life around, she sees the two intersecting. “I made choices that put barriers in my way,” said Johnson. Born in Minnesota, Johnson and her family moved around the Midwest throughout her childhood, making their way to Texas when she was 10, first to…
The National Science Foundation Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions has awarded a $199,838 grant to the UTRGV Center for Teaching Excellence’s Students as Learners and Teachers program. The SaLT program encourages collaboration between trained students in teaching with instructors who teach undergraduate core mathematics coursework, which could assist in retention and student success efforts. This innovative teaching approach also could enhance high-quality, equitable instructional practices in undergraduate mathematics classes. The grant, set to…
A supply store’s vintage red sign has been a Harrison Avenue mainstay for decades even as old retailers like Sears and classic H-E-B stores have come and gone from one of Harlingen’s long-standing thoroughfares. The white letters on a red backdrop that say “Valley Barber & Beauty Supply” had faded over the decades but they have recently received a new shine. The over 100-year-old business had seen its outdoor signage…
High school students will be getting first-hand experience into cutting-edge technology through South Texas College’s first-ever camp dedicated to designing, programming and simulating robotics used in industry. STC’s Advanced Manufacturing program will host its robotics summer camp for high school juniors and seniors July 10-14. The camp is tuition free thanks to a grant from STC industry partner Panasonic Automotive that is sponsoring the camp for nontraditional students, such as…
Reynaldo Avila was nothing if persistent and so was his cause to find a proper home for a vast collection of conjunto music memorabilia. Avila toiled for over two decades to locate a permanent home for the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum. In the 2010s, the museum was shoehorned into a 650-square-foot space in a San Benito city-owned building shared with other historical collections. Avila was promised that…
After nine months of hard work, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV graduation in early June 2023 at Castle Hill Bistro. Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV completed several classes including a leadership retreat and sessions that focused on education, healthcare, history, media, economics, government, quality of life and community service. Each Leadership Edinburg Class selects a project that they work on together and complete within one…
The South Texas College Library Art Gallery is hosting a call for artists to submit artwork on the theme of economics and money. For inspiration, the gallery looks to Oxford-trained economist E. F. Schumacher’s book “Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This New York Times bestseller teaches that economic growth must be responsibly balanced with the needs of communities and the environment.…