Tag: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Source of La Joya ISD’s public office ban a costly mystery for taxpayers
The La Joya Independent School District policy barring employees from holding public office has caused a ripple effect well outside of the district's boundaries resulting in multiple resignations, prompting cities to call special elections — all at the cost of the taxpayer.
UTRGV McAllen, Edinburg collegiate campuses ready for fall opening
This coming fall, the McAllen and Edinburg school districts, in collaboration with UTRGV, are set to open new collegiate schools marking a milestone for the university's footprint in Hidalgo County.
Regents greenlight UTRGV’s new optometry school
PSJA teacher’s passion to engage students helps her wins humanities award
Influenced by the educators and the challenges in her life, Mónica Alvarez Suárez’s devotion to giving students an engaging education, like she once received, is what earned her the prestigious 2024 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award.
Community members voice support for historic San Juan Hotel
Harlingen Collegiate graduates unique class of seniors
Edinburg writer Gloria E. Anzaldúa’s life celebrated at El Retorno
EDINBURG — In the 20 years after Gloria E. Anzaldua died, her work has continued to influence people from all walks of life around the world.
Pro-Palestinian protestors rally at UTRGV; call for divestment from Israel
EDINBURG — Activists gathered Thursday at the UTRGV Edinburg campus in support of Palestine and calling for the University of Texas to disclose and divest from Israel and any companies tied to Israel.
UTRGV summer camps inspiring next generation of engineers
EDINBURG — Not only being at the forefront of railway safety, the UTRGV University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS) has impacted countless students through its summer programs with some even coming back to work at the center.
UTRGV conducts archaeological dig at Bonham Elementary in McAllen
McALLEN — The archaeological dig at McAllen ISD's vacant Bonham Elementary campus, led by UTRGV Assistant Anthropology professor Edward Gonzalez-Tennant got underway Tuesday with an unlikely possibility to find anything, but offers a treasure chest of experience for his students.