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 »
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Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit brings entrepreneurs, resources to Mission. What you need to know
State and regional agencies gathered in Mission to connect entrepreneurs with funding, export, manufacturing and cybersecurity resources.... Read more »
Construction projects to watch: UTRGV research site, Brownsville surgical center, Harlingen golf facility
These Rio Grande Valley construction projects over $1 million are underway or planned for 2026.... Read more »
Emmitt Smith to headline Edinburg business conference
The April 23 conference will bring networking, business insights, and regional leaders together in Edinburg.... 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 »
Why UTRGV doubled down on manufacturing a decade ago — and how it may be paying off now
As major industrial projects take shape across the region, the university’s workforce pipeline is beginning to meet growing demand.... Read more »
Brownsville debuts birding festival, reviving dormant tourism efforts
After losing its signature birding festival in the early 2000s, the city is trying to rebuild the industry with a... Read more »
UTRGV-trained physicians are reshaping the Valley’s strained healthcare system
Since 2016, the UTRGV School of Medicine has produced 449 doctors — and more than 130 chose to stay and... Read more »
Analysis: What UTRGV’s $100 million milestone in research funding means for the Rio Grande Valley
UTRGV's research expenditures positions it for Carnegie R1 status and expands its role as a catalyst for regional innovation and... Read more »
McAllen is building a small business program to support retailers as they weather the brewing economic storm
A new collaboration between the city and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce aims to help small retailers survive while offering... Read more »
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