The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley opened under its new name on Aug. 30, 2015 to mark a fresh start toward becoming a comprehensive regional university. On Aug. 30, 2025, UTRGV kicks off another new chapter in its nearly 100-year history when the university’s Vaqueros football team plays a Division I football game in Edinburg. “It will be 10 years to the date we opened the university,” said Guy…
The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday authorized UTRGV to purchase the Majestic Theatre and an adjacent building in downtown Brownsville. In support of UTRGV’s Performing Arts programs in the College of Fine Arts, UTRGV will renovate the buildings currently owned by The Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation. The end result will be the university’s new Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. The center will provide…
On April 20, the Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will host Moon over Mazatlan, Noche De Flamenco, at the urban sanctuary in McAllen. The evening celebrates its 17th anniversary and works to raise funds for the Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlan. This year, Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will honor an individual promoting and advancing the educational goals of the Center, Guy Bailey, president of the University of Texas Rio…
UTRGV has again attracted the attention of Forbes magazine, being recognized for its return on investment in education. Edward Conroy’s article “Which Colleges Are Doing The Most For Students With The Least?” highlights UTRGV’s success in graduating students with low post-graduation debt. The findings used price-to-earning metrics compiled by Washington, D.C.-based think tank Third Way. UTRGV has programs in place both encourage a turnover in graduation rates and low rates…
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will develop a McAllen Academic Medical Campus and its first piece is a major one. The university is planning an Oct. 14 groundbreaking, commemorating the start of construction for a $145.7 million UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen. It is being described as the single largest project in UTRGV’s history. The campus and its signature building will sit on Pecan…
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has agreed to boost its dual credit offerings with an area school district that has campuses throughout the region. The South Texas Independent School District and UTRGV announced this week an expansion of an existing dual credit program. Beginning in 2023, STISD students will be able to take college courses through UTRGV if they plan to attend the Valley’s university. The two educational…
South Texas College and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are now in a partnership, STC 2 RGV Transfer, that will make it easier for students to complete their higher educational journey. STC and UTRGV recently signed into effect a joint admission agreement that will launch in spring 2023. The partnership will benefit students from across the region with a one admission application process to both institutions and/or a…
UTRGV began the first week of the Fall 2022 semester with news it ranks second among all Texas public universities, according to Washington Monthly. The publication’s annual national College Guide and Rankings also places UTRGV as the 45th best public university in the United States among more than 400 other schools. Additionally, UTRGV places first in Texas in the following public university rankings: Lowest net price of attendance for students…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon on Aug. 9 with the topic “State of Our Education.” Attendees of the luncheon will learn about the advancements and challenges facing Edinburg’s educational institutions. Featured panelists include UTRGV President Guy Bailey, Edinburg CISD Superintendent Mario H. Salinas and State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Hinojosa, who is active on the Standing Committee for Education, will be on hand to…
Money Magazine has named UTRGV a top college in its list of Best Colleges, which focuses on the overall value of education among the 2,400 four-year colleges it reviewed. UTRGV ranks third in Texas, right behind Texas A&M and UT Austin, and 76th in the country. Guy Bailey, UTRGV president, said being ranked alongside some of the top universities in Texas is a reflection of the college’s solid commitment to ensure…