TH E UN I V ER S I TY OF T E X AS RI O G RA N DE VA LLE Y
We are all on this journey together, to make the world a better place, to see issues in a new light, to solve problems, and to be of service to our community.
Together, WE WILL inspire the world. Welcome to Vaquero Nation.
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Why we’re
From the Gulf Coast to deep space, UTRGV is changing what a college education means in today’s world. We’re not a single campus in a single town; we traverse the Rio Grande Valley via land, sea and air. We see things differently, and we’re out to transform the world. From an idea, to a plan, to a major shift in thinking. In how we imagine. In how we develop. In how we live. In how we care for others. We believe in possibility, challenge the status quo, and step up when others say no. We are UTRGV.
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This orange is ours. For us, orange is not just a color. It’s an attitude, a way of life, a commitment. We wear it proudly and loudly. Orange unites us. It’s the spark that ignites our flames of inquiry, creativity, and compassion.
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2WAC CHAMPIONSHIPS NCAA DIVISION 1 Western Athletic Conference
16 sports. 1 Team. UTRGV student athletes are committed to success on and off the field. Our student athletes are from 28 different countries and 21 states—50% are from Texas. 31% are from the Rio Grande Valley. For 2016/17 their average GPA is 3.14 and we have a 77% graduation rate.
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2016 WAC Champs Women’s Tennis
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Time to Cheer. With over 100 home games a year, you have lots of opportunities to bring your best ORANGE spirit to the forefront.
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Learning Beyond the
The opportunity to study abroad brings you right to the subject. Choose from our 13 - and growing - programs that span the globe from South America to Asia to Europe.
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Powerful Connections
Though the Engagement Zone, students connect with their community.
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Transforming our world 1 in 5 students in our 2016 entering freshmen class graduated in the top 10% of their high school class. As of Fall 2016, 30.8% of students were enrolled in 15 or more credit hours. The 2016 Freshman Class also included 39 Valedictorians and Salutatorians.
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“I get inspired when I realize that what I am learning in the classroom could lead to a new innovation in technology. It is exciting to know that one day I will contribute to that. My professors include a lot of real-life applications. It helps us to see what we are actually going to be doing with our future careers.� Anabel Hernandez Electrical Engineering College of Engineering & Computer Science UTRGV Class of 2020
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“My family definitely inspires me every day, along with my community. Throughout high school I took a lot of dual enrollment, AP and concurrent enrollment classes. I basically had my associates degree before graduating high school. So attending UTRGV made it simple for me to complete my bachelor’s at a school that was close to home.” Rebecca Franco
Nursing, College of Allied Health UTRGV Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Porter High School
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Sciences
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“I love working with students, showing them psychology, opening the door to this field that I love and teaching them how they can be successful in it, too. To me, there’s nothing like that first time you make them feel that. When they succeed, I feel like I am succeeding.”
Amy A. Weimer, PH. D. Associate professor, Department of Psychological Science, College of Liberal Arts UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching honoree
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“Writing and architecture have a lot in common – primarily, they are both purposeful compositions that often carry the social burden of doing meaningful work. Writing, with its layers of purpose, audience, form and rhetoric, comes together in much the same way as a building.”
Andrew S. Hollinger, M.F.A., lecturer II, Department of Writing and Language Studies, College of Liberal Arts
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
There are over 100 student organizations and clubs for you to join.
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FIRST CLASS
The UTRGV School of Medicine received almost 10,000 applications from all over the nation for its first cohort of 55 students.
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The UTRGV School of Medicine offers an exceptionally innovative learning experience designed to instill students with scientific, clinical and research expertise of the highest professional standards. With a focus toward community health, the UTRGV School of Medicine attracts the best talent from the Valley, the state, and the
country. Now in our second year, our first two cohorts of students have far exceeded the average. Our program ethos prioritizes social responsibility, respect, dignity, sensitivity, sensibility, advocacy and community service – all in the service of improving health, and life, at the individual and community levels.
“There is a saying that my mom always says, ‘Un gallo en donde quiere, canta.’ Which means, if you have the drive, no matter where you are, you will do great. This is a great opportunity right here. We have so many resources, great opportunities and great professors that will push you to succeed.” Ra m i r o To v a r Medical Student School of Medicine UTRGV Class of 2020
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Staking our claim Inspiring the world is our rallying cry and we take it very seriously. From the classroom to the boardroom, UTRGV students, faculty and staff are making themselves known. UTRGV has been included in Forbes Magazine’s “America’s Top Colleges,” 2016 and 2017. Hispanic Outlook Magazine ranks UTRGV third in the nation for number of degrees granted to Hispanic/Latino students.
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“My experience at UTRGV was amazing; I was exposed to theoretical concepts with a hands-on approach in the physics labs. Simply talking with the professors was great. They were very open to hearing students out and their ideas. ” HERIBERTO REYNOSO, BS ‘11 CEO and Founder of Reybotics
“The university was fantastic. The professors were outstanding and there was so much comradery within the student body. I would recommend UTRGV to anyone from the local high schools or throughout the state.” MIC H AE L WI L L I A M S O N, BBA ’97
Edinburg Market President, PlainsCapital Bank
“If it wasn’t for the incredible communication and marketing professors, I would not be in the career that I am today. They challenged me and set me on a path to success.” VANESSA BARRY, BA ‘07 VP of Marketing & Communications. IDEA Public Schools
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60% of all UTRGV courses are sustainability-related
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visit utrgv There’s a special kind of atmosphere at UTRGV. Ours is a community in which people inspire one another to achieve their goals, to innovate, to think creatively, and to solve tough problems. When you visit us in person, we’re confident that you’ll see what we mean. We offer a number of ways to experience and learn about UTRGV during your visit. Your time on campus will offer the perfect chance to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, speak with faculty, share a meal with students, explore the Rio Grande Valley, and get personalized information about admissions and financial aid.
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Set up a visit by emailing us at campustours@utrgv.edu or call Brownsville: 956-882-7624 Edinburg: 956-665-7338 Harlingen: 956-365-8600 McAllen: 956-665-2071 Rio Grande City: 956-665-3091 South Padre Island: 956-761-2644
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