Built upon the legacies of two institutions (The University of Texas Pan-American & The University of Texas at Brownsville), The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has always sought to transform. And since day one, UTRGV has been about more than just changing the conversation – it’s about becoming The Future of Texas.
Browsing through this site, you’ll discover the main events and achievements that have shaped UTRGV into the institution we know today. These milestones etched into UTRGV history help tell the story of this institution since our doors opened in August 2015.
We’re a work-in-progress. But we like where we’re headed.
Join us as we continue the journey
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Educational Opportunities
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Impactful Research
Health & Medical Education
Community Engagement
Student Success
Since welcoming our inaugural cohort of physicians in the summer of 2016, the UTRGV School of Medicine is not only transforming medical education in South Texas, it’s also become a lifeline across the RGV by providing first-class healthcare.
See how we’re supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of communities Valley-wide.
Education is power. And we continue to be recognized for supporting our students by making a first-class education affordable and accessible.
See how UTRGV is opening doors to new possibilities here in South Texas.
Breaking barriers and sparking innovation. That’s what our esteemed faculty, staff, and students are doing each day in UTRGV facilities and labs. From deep space to the Gulf of Mexico, we’re establishing leadership through research that’s shaping the future of Texas and the world as we know it.
We’ve always been invested in promoting a more vibrant and connected Rio Grande Valley. And with all that we’ve been through this year, we’ve learned just how integral each person is to a community’s success.
UTRGV students, faculty, and staff are fixtures in their respective communities and help advance the university’s mission throughout the region. Because when people work together, anything is possible.
As one of the nation’s premier Hispanic-serving institutions, we’re forging the future of Texas now and for generations to come.
Here’s a glimpse at why the UTRGV experience is so successful at preparing Vaqueros for prosperous careers post-graduation.
Athletics
UTRGV is home to the Vaqueros and 16 NCAA Division I sports.
Our athletics program proudly represents the university in competition, the classroom, and in the community. Our goal is to provide our student-athletes with fulfilling, dynamic experiences and educational opportunities that will shape them into leaders and successful professionals.
Join us
as we continue
the journey
About Our 5th Anniversary Badge
In 2015, we officially embarked on a new journey.
As we reflect on where we started, we’re seizing this moment by highlighting the successes we’ve relished over these five years and sharing the stories that are shaping our future.
This commemorative Fifth-Anniversary badge does just that. The design captures the spirit of UTRGV and incorporates symbols of hard work, determination, and commitment across our university community. Each section within the "5" represents a completed year as a new university, and each selected element signifies the diversity of our people and the region we proudly call home.
The three prominent stars represent our three main campuses (Edinburg, Harlingen, and Brownsville), which are central to the communities they serve. We utilized a variety of elements and graphic combinations to create an overarching "5" - the melting pot that has brought the entire Rio Grande Valley together as one.
And it's as one university, one Valley - united - that we'll continue on our journey as The Future of Texas.
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Clery Crime Reports | Texas Homeland Security | Texas Veterans | Mental Health Resources
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The Future
of Texas
Our 5th Anniversary commemoration is coming to a close. We’re thankful for everything we’ve been able to accomplish these past few years — and couldn’t have done it without you! As we remember UTRGV from then to now, we reached out to some of our UTRGV faculty, staff, and administrators and asked them to share their experiences. Watch their stories here.
Our 5th Anniversary commemoration is coming to a close. We’re thankful for everything we’ve been able to accomplish these past few years — and couldn’t have done it without you! As we remember UTRGV from then to now, we reached out to some of our UTRGV faculty, staff, and administrators and asked them to share their experience.