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The UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science launched its first Ph.D. program in Materials Science and Engineering at an inaugural reception on Sept. 17 at the Ballroom on the Edinburg Campus. University and Valley leaders along with officials from the National Science Foundation were in attendance to usher in the new doctoral program. “This is a momentous and historic event for our College and University,” said Ala R. Qubbaj,…

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…

UTRGV Works With Catholic Diocese On Solar Panel Project

May 28, 2022

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The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville has taken a step toward green energy with the help of UTRGV. To help oversee the installation of solar panels at two parishes in Brownsville, a memorandum of understanding was established between the Catholic Diocese and the UTRGV Engineering Technology Program within the College of Engineering and Computer Science in August of last year. The Catholic Diocese owns 72 parishes, 44 missions and 14 Catholic schools across Starr,…