HomeLocal NewsEducationPhoto Gallery: $1 million Vackar gift to benefit UTRGV mass communications students
Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group pose for photos as they donate to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for scholarships for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez |[email protected])
McALLEN — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley expects a $1 million gift from Robert C. and Janet Vackar announced Wednesday to double the amount of scholarships for students studying mass communications from 40 to 80 annually.
Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group share a laugh with Guy Bailey, left, president of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as they donate to the UTRGV scholarships fund for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Guy Bailey, president of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, speaks during a news conference as Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group donate to UTRGV for scholarships for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Robert and Janet Vackar react as they listen to a speech as they donate to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for scholarships for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group pose for photos as they donate to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for scholarships for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez |[email protected])Robert Vackar reacts while speaking alongside Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group as they donate to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for scholarships for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Guy Bailey, president of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, presents Janet Vackar with a glass plaque as she donates to UTRGV for scholarships for students who pursue a degree in Mass Communications and other fields on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Robert Vackar holds a picture of his sister Susan Louis Vackar Clark, alongside Janet Vackar as he speaks during a news conference to donate to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for scholarships for students on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
