Murad Moqbel, program director for UTRGV’s Master of Science in Business Analytics, says data is powering the world these days. “Data is the new oil,” he said. “It used to be that people made decisions based on their experience or intuition but analytics allows us to make data-driven decisions.” That’s why a recent study by Fortune magazine that ranks UTRGV’s Online MSBA program fourth in Texas for 2024 – and…
Once again, McAllen kids will be fulfilling their dreams of becoming business owners when Lemonade Day McAllen takes place on May 11. Organizers are currently seeking local businesses to serve as stand-site locations for the citywide educational program that teaches youth the entrepreneurial skills necessary to start, own and operate their own business in a lemonade stand. McAllen businesses serving as stand locations can not only help these young entrepreneurs,…
Life hasn’t been easy for Brownsville resident Michael Castilleja. Raised by his grandfather, he learned the value of money at an early age because it was hard to come by. When he completed high school, he faced a number of obstacles in his pursuit to break free of the cycle of poverty but Castilleja possesses a clear understanding of the value of education. “Being in a Hispanic family in the…
The Port of Brownsville was recently named the recipient of $1,116,279 in funding from the federal government for its Port of Brownsville Vessel Suitability Analysis and Feasibility project. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced the award in March as part of $15,622,100 in Community Project Funding for the 34th Congressional District of Texas. “By passing this final tranche of long-awaited funding bills, the U.S. House of Representatives has avoided a devastating and…
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Universidad de las Américas Puebla have signed a collaborative research agreement to strengthen international research and academic collaborations. This initiative aims to enhance regional competitiveness through a portfolio of applied research and development topics to be carried out jointly by faculty and students of UTRGV and UDLAP. Can “John” Saygin, senior vice president for Research and dean of the Graduate College…
Lone Star National Bank has been named a top performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3-10 billion. LSNB is the only bank headquartered in central and south Texas to be named and only one of five banks in the entire state that made the list. The rankings assess the performance of banking institutions based on returns, growth and funding, while placing…
The City of McAllen Passport Division Facility will be open on April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of McAllen Passport Facility, located in the Downtown Parking Garage at 221 S. 15th Street. “Passport processing times vary depending on the volume and we want to make sure that anyone wishing to travel has their required documents on time,” said Yasminda Garza, passport facility administrator. Appointments are…
McAllen Public Library is holding its ninth annual Amnesty Month through May 4, offering patrons the opportunity to return overdue library materials without incurring fines. The month-long initiative aims at reclaiming overdue books, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. During Amnesty Month, patrons can return any overdue item to any of MPL’s three locations – Main (4001 N. 23rd Street), Lark (2601 Lark Ave.) or Palmview (3401 Jordan Rd. W) – regardless…
Servant Leadership is a theory that has stood the test of time. In the 1970’s, Robert Greenleaf coined the term Servant Leadership based on his qualitative research on what he described as effective vs ineffective leaders. Greenleaf was an AT&T executive who spent much of his research time exploring the topic of leadership. Based on the writings of Greenleaf, other researchers have both qualitatively and quantitatively explored the theory and…
South Texas College has become one of only six institutions across Texas to receive a Military Friendly School Gold Award and Military Friendly Spouse School recognition for the 2023-2024 school year. The recognition comes from VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, which publishes the annual Military Friendly rating for schools nationwide. The awards affirm STC’s commitment, effort and success in creating opportunities for the military community on all its campuses.…