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The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications degree program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. By design, the program will prepare graduates to become faculty at research-intensive universities or to establish research careers in industry. It will also offer rigorous, fundamental training in computer science and the application of computational methods to other disciplines.…

Physician Residencies Coming To Brownsville, McAllen

March 29, 2023

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division have announced an agreement to bring 30 resident physicians to Brownsville and McAllen by summer 2024, with plans to seat 150 total resident physician positions by 2029. Residents from the UTRGV School of Medicine will train at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division affiliate hospitals Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen and Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. This is the first…

San Juan Resident Designing His Dream

February 9, 2023

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“I Have a Dream” is, of course, the iconic 1963 speech of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. For San Juan resident Carlos Pena, this phrase also expressed why he enrolled at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Pena, whose major is mechanical engineering, has a dream of working at Tesla as part of its design team. Tesla knows how to capture potential employees’ attention, even on its website: “Using…

Biomedical Engineering Coming To UTRGV

December 29, 2022

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley plans to offer a new graduate program – a master of science degree in biomedical engineering – starting Fall 2023, as part of the UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science. The program has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field…

Forbes Laudes UTRGV For Quality Education

December 8, 2022

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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…

STC 2 RGV Transfer Brings Together STC & UTRGV

September 17, 2022

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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…

Professor Finds New Opportunities In Business

August 1, 2022

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Hansheng Lei came to the United States from China in 2001 with no idea the endless frontier would lead him to Brownsville. Lei is a professor in the computer science department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His academic office on University Boulevard in Brownsville is a handful of blocks away from his business office at a warehouse that’s adjacent to the Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates.…

UTRGV Named Among Best Colleges

July 18, 2022

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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…

UTRGV Names Senior VP And Dean

July 3, 2022

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Can Saygin will be the new new senior vice president for Research and dean of the Graduate College at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley effective Aug. 1. “I am looking forward to playing an impactful role in developing and implementing the vision, programs, and infrastructure that will continue growing the Research Enterprise and expanding the Graduate College at UTRGV,” said Saygin. Saygin joins UTRGV from The University of Texas at…

Edinburg Chamber Recognized By UTRGV

May 11, 2022

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce was recently recognized by the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley’s Graduate College as the 2022 UTRGV Community Engagement Partner Award. The chamber’s nomination came from Sandy Hansmann, dean of UTRGV Graduate College, for its efforts to support graduate education. The university commended EDD Executive Director Ronnie Larralde for leading the effort to transform the RGV through student success, community engagement and sustainable development…