UTRGV lands in national top five for affordability and student outcomes
UTRGV ranked No. 4 nationally and No. 1 in Texas in a Washington Monthly ranking measuring access, affordability, student outcomes,... Read more »
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STC puts AI to work across 55 courses — from construction sites to car repair
The effort is designed to prepare students for workplaces where AI is quickly becoming part of the job.... Read more »
UTRGV to turn former Monitor building into $41.3M optometry school
The former newspaper headquarters in McAllen will become the academic and clinical home of a new optometry program expected to... Read more »
STC brings construction management program to Mid-Valley as demand grows
The program has been in place for ten years, but it will be offered at STC’s Mid-Valley Campus for the... Read more »
Former Austin mayor Will Wynn tapped to lead Texas A&M McAllen campus
The McAllen resident brings decades of leadership in government, economic development, and real estate to his new position.... Read more »
Rio Grande Valley colleges, universities ordered to freeze tuition for another year
Gov. Greg Abbott directed public colleges and universities to keep undergraduate tuition and fees flat through the 2026-27 academic year.... Read more »
UTRGV to convert former Harlingen retail center into $42.3M healthcare education hub
The project will create a new home for physical and occupational therapy programs in Harlingen by spring 2027.... Read more »
How colleges in the Valley are leaning into student career paths, not just training
Rio Grande Valley colleges are increasingly tying education to job outcomes as employers demand workforce skills tied to high-demand industries.... Read more »
UTRGV’s new hub brings law school access to the Rio Grande Valley
The university partnered with St. Mary’s University to create a local pathway for Valley students to earn a law degree... Read more »
Reynosa formalizes new cluster to organize major manufacturing sector
Tamaulipas state leaders say the structure is designed to improve coordination, training, and long-term planning.... Read more »
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