July 3, 2009   UTPA achieves approval for new graduate program concentration     The Best: The Best Business Educators are Right Here   July 1, 2009   College cost reduction program to help UTPA students   June 30, 2009   UTPA hosts luncheon for prominent UTPA donors   June 26, 2009   UTPA to now offer SAT preparation courses     UTPA, City of McAllen announce opening of UTPA McAllen Teaching Site     VA education benefits updated to offer veterans more financial aid   June 24, 2009   High school students learn new language with summer program     Distinguished speakers tell University community about their experiences in Burundi, Africa     UTPA receives $100,000 grant to support FESTIBA 2010   June 22, 2009   UTPA Graduate becomes a Don’t Mess with Texas Celebrity     Students walk in the footsteps of authors during study abroad trip to England   June 19, 2009   The Best: The Best Educators are Right Here   June 18, 2009   Two UTPA alumni to be inducted in RGV Sports Hall of Fame; ceremony to also recognize longtime Broncs team doctor   June 11, 2009   UTPA students dash to the top at the 24 Hour Film Dash   June 10, 2009   Valley-ICAN makes a difference in deaf and hard-of-hearing community   June 5, 2009   The Best: The Best Political Scientists are Right Here   June 2, 2009   UTPA named leader in addressing the needs of nontraditional students   May 27, 2009   Art and creative writing courses to be offered in San Miguel de Allende   May 26, 2009   UTPA GEAR UP participant to attend national youth summit   May 22, 2009   UTPA student-athletes score well academically   May 21, 2009   UTPA Celebrates National Employee Health and Fitness Day   May 20, 2009   UTPA student leader’s “Bare Necessities Diaper Drive” benefits Valley families     Students commemorate famous Valley writer   May 18, 2009   Middle school girls learn about engineering   May 14, 2009   Summer Science Camp at UTPA accepting applications   May 13, 2009   Mechanical engineering students compete for first time in Human Powered Vehicle Challenge     CAMP student to intern with Congressman   May 12, 2009   Broncs claim victory in NASCAR Kinetics Marketing in Motion competition     A FAMILY AFFAIR: Sister trio graduates with master’s degrees in bilingual education   May 11, 2009   UTPA awards more than 1,700 degrees at spring ceremonies   May 8, 2009   The Best: The Best Visual Artists are Right Here     Trio to earn first computer engineering degrees at UTPA   May 7, 2009   First Social Justice and Peace Conference draws hundreds to discuss issues     Counseling and Assessment Preparation Center at UTPA offers free help to community   May 6, 2009   UTPA maintains rankings on "Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics" list     U.S. Army ROTC program at UTPA recognized as one of nation’s top performers   May 5, 2009   New art gallery opens at UTPA   May 4, 2009   Faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service   April 30, 2009   Department of Computer Science celebrates 25 years of success   April 29, 2009   Buckman named 2009 Piper Professor   April 28, 2009   MSN students make a difference in Edinburg community with fair   April 27, 2009   Health Sciences and Human Services names Staff of the Year     COBA study abroad program offers unique opportunities     Student intern finalist needs your vote   April 24, 2009   Social Justice and Peace Conference & Exhibition planned for May 1 at UTPA     UTPA to host May 1 event celebrating MBA program’s 100th year in the U.S.   April 23, 2009   Nine business school students honored at first VIP Stars event April 17   April 21, 2009   Entrepreneurship series audience learns about Monterrey International City of Knowledge     Students recycle and reuse to create art     Environmental science bachelor's degree program to start fall 2009   April 20, 2009   Dashboard Confessional concert set for Saturday, April 25     Students bring home 31 TIPA awards   April 17, 2009   Alumnus Army major general speaks to ROTC battalion cadets about leadership     The Best: The Best Economists are Right Here   April 16, 2009   UTPA employees honored at annual staff awards ceremony     Health Sciences and Human Services hosts Student Research Day     Sorority hosts Custodian Appreciation Day   April 14, 2009   UTPA welcomes new police chief   April 8, 2009   UTPA NASCAR Kinetics team steers their race viewing event to success     Coastal Studies Lab ensures water safety as Texas Beach Watch partner   April 6, 2009   Workshop offers elementary students glimpse into engineering     The Best: The Best Chemists are Right Here     The Best: The Best Communicators are Right Here     UTPA faculty member receives Fulbright award   April 3, 2009   UTPA NASCAR Kinetics team gets in gear to host April 5 viewing party   April 2, 2009   Panorama wins gold and silver ADDY awards at district     Public invited to UTPA’s Entrepreneurship Speaker Series April 8 and 15     ALUMNI:1996 graduate engineers successful career at Raytheon   March 31, 2009   Computer scientist receives NSF's prestigious CAREER Award   March 30, 2009   Panorama and NSAC teams win 17 ADDY awards   March 27, 2009   Area librarians hear from Sandra Cisneros during FESTIBA 2009   March 26, 2009   Ceremony celebrates South Texas 2008 TBEC Honor Roll Schools   March 25, 2009   The Pan American takes top journalism award in region     REMINDER: April 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline fast approaching   March 24, 2009   Opening of “Mexican Masters” exhibit kicks off weeklong celebration of FESTIBA   March 19, 2009   Health care agency donates $20,000 to create endowment at UTPA   March 18, 2009   Famed author Sandra Cisneros to appear at FESTIBA Community Day March 28   March 16, 2009   Vanderbilt University officer hired as new UTPA Chief of Police   March 13, 2009   “The Red Queen” to premier at Carmike Cinema March 22     UT System Chancellor Dr. Francisco Cigarroa visits UTPA   March 10, 2009   UTPA to assist FCC and area television stations in digital transition process   March 9, 2009   Distinguished Speakers Series presentation by Judy Shepard postponed to April 7   March 6, 2009   University names Honors Program in memory of Rafael A. “Felo” and Carmen Guerra     New program makes transition to UTPA smoother   March 5, 2009   UTPA becomes official site to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test     Migrant students get a helping hand from UTPA’s mobile access center   March 4, 2009   Department of Nursing to celebrate 40 years at March 14 event     UTPA to host Pan American Days March 23-27   March 2, 2009   Engineers Week at UTPA highlighted by Science Bowl and ¡Viva! Engineering competitions   February 25, 2009   UTPA promotes arts and literacy at third annual FESTIBA 2009 Mar. 22-28   February 23, 2009   University Association of Public Administrators recognized at state capitol     WRSC wins NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award   February 20, 2009   Dr. Irmo Marini garners distinguished career in rehabilitation education award   February 19, 2009   Spring Grad Fair set for March 12   February 18, 2009   UTPA and UTB/TSC sign agreement to increase number of PAs in Brownsville area   February 17, 2009   Teachers of the Year honored at annual UTPA event Feb. 16   February 16, 2009   UTPA invites public to attend the Davidson History Lecture Feb. 25     Homecoming 2009 kicks off     UT Pan American Presidential Search Committee Named     University community welcomes Sorber   February 12, 2009   36th Annual Career Day set for Feb. 26   February 11, 2009   Top researchers at UTPA honored at celebration Feb. 9     Sorber to begin term as UTPA interim president Feb. 16   February 9, 2009   College Goal Sunday Feb. 22 offers financial aid workshops to students and parents     UTPA hosts the third annual New Teacher Conference     UTPA GEAR UP Project earns state recognition     Staff member sworn into Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities   February 5, 2009   Courses in medical Spanish now offered to train bilingual healthcare professionals   February 3, 2009   State Farm awards $50,000 to UTPA for service learning initiative     University says goodbye to President Cárdenas   January 30, 2009   Graphic design student recognized as the Most Promising Minority Student   January 29, 2009   UTPA reps visit premier North Carolina research park as model for local effort   January 27, 2009   Charles A. Sorber appointed interim president of UT Pan American     UTPA to host Regional Science Bowl Feb. 21   January 23, 2009   New UTPA partnership with South Texas Independent School District focuses on enhanced student success   January 21, 2009   UTPA professor receives major grant to improve cancer research   January 20, 2009   President Dr. Blandina Cárdenas announces retirement   January 16, 2009   Winter Writers Workshops offered to the community     Life and career of Dr. Hashim Salman Mahdi remembered at memorial service   January 14, 2009   UTPA Transfer Center offers convenient transfer information for STC students     Students ride for free with Rio Metro   January 13, 2009   Memorial Service to honor Dr. Hashim Salman Mahdi set for Thursday   January 12, 2009   UTPA student to attend historic presidential inauguration     Texas governor appoints McClain to Committee on People with Disabilities   January 8, 2009   Extended office hours offered Jan. 12-15   January 7, 2009   UTPA employee becomes LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) accredited professional   January 6, 2009   Mechanical engineering chair Dr. Hashim Salman Mahdi dies suddenly   December 24, 2008   UTPA invention wins commercialization award from UT System   December 15, 2008   More than 1,300 receive degrees during fall commencement   December 11, 2008   Employees make a difference with SECC contributions   December 9, 2008   New emergency notification system implemented at UTPA   December 5, 2008   Broncs chowed down at annual Midnight Breakfast     UTPA plan to enhance student success in developmental math courses reaping positive results     Students construct Gingerbread houses for contest   December 1, 2008   Bring a smile to a child’s face; donate a gift now until Dec. 5     Dec. 3 festival to focus on the arts   November 25, 2008   UTPA social work students help to host first fundraiser gala Dec. 4   November 24, 2008   UTPA and local educational institutions to begin groundwork for implementation of Texas College Readiness Standards     Experts focus on technology entrepreneurship during bootcamp at UTPA Nov. 22     Child Development Center lesson in sharing collects half a ton of canned goods   November 21, 2008   Nursing graduates pass licensing exam in record numbers   November 20, 2008   SGA offers carpool option to save money and environment to UTPA community; meeting scheduled Nov. 25   November 19, 2008   Donate a toy; get your parking ticket removed through Dec. 5   November 18, 2008   Former first lady of Egypt discusses her life at Distinguished Speakers Series   November 17, 2008   UTPA helps spruce up Harlingen gateway during Make a Difference Day Oct. 25   November 14, 2008   Student organization to host forum with Sea World representatives, including animals   November 13, 2008   Celebrate Christmas with a classic at the UTPA Theatre     Former first lady of Egypt to serve as Distinguished Speaker     UTPA joined by regional partners to host Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Nov. 22     UT System seeking applicants for Student Regent position   November 12, 2008   Ethics Conference scheduled for Nov. 20-22 during International Week   November 10, 2008   Campus tradition celebrates Bronc pride     University observes Veterans Day   November 7, 2008   UTPA named Favorite College/University by leading South Texas newspaper     Men's cross country team secures UTPA's first Great West championship title   November 6, 2008   UTPA one of five universities chosen to participate in NASCAR Kinetics program   November 5, 2008   Carnival of the Great Pumpkin celebrates 42nd year   November 4, 2008   Senior to compete at national scientific research event     Cárdenas named Golden Eagle Award Recipient for 2009   November 3, 2008   Learn how to bring your ideas to reality during entrepreneurship workshop series at UTPA   October 31, 2008   UTPA Student Union hosts voting rallies   October 30, 2008   “A T. rex Named Sue” exhibit at UTPA Visitors Center breaking attendance records   October 28, 2008   UTPA to offer a Ph.D. in rehabilitation counseling   October 24, 2008   The Pan American celebrates 65 years of excellence   October 23, 2008   WE'VE GOT SPIRIT: Annual Spirit Week scheduled for Nov. 3-7     2008 Graduate and Professional School Fair set for Friday   October 21, 2008   UTPA Department of Environmental Health and Safety awarded $50,000 grant   October 20, 2008   UTPA to host eighth annual International Week Nov. 17-22   October 16, 2008   College administrators discuss benefits of new Higher Education Opportunity Act   October 15, 2008   National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week set for Oct. 20-24     Carnival of the Great Pumpkin set for Nov. 1     UTPA announces its SBNRC Mobility Tour to help nonprofit organizations   October 13, 2008   Janice Odom named vice president of Division of University Advancement     Four UTPA students among 28 to receive Hogg Scholarships to increase Spanish-language mental health services in Texas   October 10, 2008   UTPA celebrates H-E-B Planetarium enhancements at ribbon-cutting ceremony     UTPA featured in The Princeton Review's “Best 296 Business Schools”     Bronc TV/Radio to host official ribbon cutting   October 9, 2008   Rock Out Cancer Marathon set for Oct. 25 at UTPA   October 7, 2008   National Disability Awareness Month recognized at University   October 6, 2008   Trayless dining promotes conservation and offers expanded menu options     U.S. Department of Education awards UTPA a $2.4 million grant   October 1, 2008   UTPA receives a record number of grants for community engagement     UTPA students talk about science with National Science Foundation head     Reptiles and Jeff Corwin kick off Distinguished Speakers Series     CoBA announces the Great Business Idea Contest   September 30, 2008   New Student Alumni Association promotes school spirit and traditions   September 26, 2008   HESTEC Career Fair draws thousands of students   September 25, 2008   Students compete for bragging rights at HESTEC Robotics Day     UTPA Verizon Scholars meet with Verizon VP Magda Yrizarry     UTPA gears up for historical presidential election   September 24, 2008   HESTEC celebrates Latinas triumphs in the work force   September 23, 2008   Leadership Day motivates Valley students     Top HESTEC Science Symposium poster presentations awarded laptop computers   September 22, 2008   “A T. Rex Named Sue” exhibit opens at UTPA Visitors Center     HESTEC 2008 kicks off at UTPA   September 19, 2008   Campus event honoring Constitution Day focuses on media’s role in elections   September 18, 2008   UTPA awarded $599,990 by HUD for outreach to Delta Region communities   September 17, 2008   HESTEC Week begins its seventh year at the University   September 12, 2008   Golden Key International Honour Society hosts school supply drive     "A T. Rex Named Sue" makes her South Texas debut     Electrical engineering students design first integrated chip   September 10, 2008   MEMORANDUM: Hurricane Ike preparations   August 29, 2008   NHPO hosts Career Opportunities Month   August 27, 2008   Reed to resign from dean role to return to the classroom     Colloquium highlights summer cultural immersion program in Morocco   August 23, 2008   Class of 2012 in the House: New crop of students move into dorms   August 22, 2008   Student accounting team triumphs again in national case study competition     Going green and campus safety highlight Fall 2008 Convocation     New Faculty Support Programs welcomes 55 new faculty members   August 18, 2008   Summer commencement celebrates milestone of 1,000th engineering graduate   August 12, 2008   UTPA scholarships available to local high school and elementary science teachers   August 8, 2008   2007-2008 Winter Visitors and Local Market Report released   July 30, 2008   UTPA's Got Intelligence? camp introduces students to unique careers   July 29, 2008   UTPA opens doors to National Guard and H-E-B associates providing post hurricane assistance     Classes canceled due to Hurricane Dolly to be rescheduled   July 24, 2008   Campus closed July 24 and July 25; classes to resume July 28   July 22, 2008   UTPA to Close Due to Tropical Storm Dolly   July 18, 2008   2007-2008 Panorama wins awards at AEJMC competition   July 17, 2008   UTPA ranks as one of best universities offering post-retirement benefits to employees   July 11, 2008   UTPA Athletics joins Great West Conference   July 10, 2008   VAMOS and UTPA Foundation collaborate on $2 million scholarship program for South Texas students     Creative strategies class to be recognized at Dorados football game   July 9, 2008   Nursing department chair receives 2008 American Nurses Association award   July 3, 2008   Students to participate in national law school preparation scholars program   July 2, 2008   UTPA hosts First Generation Summer Academic Camp for high school students   June 30, 2008   UTPA one of 208 organizations nationwide selected to receive Big Read grant from the National Endowment for the Arts   June 26, 2008   Jerry Price to leave UTPA for Chapman University in California     Seminar at UTPA focuses on disability services available to students     Valley McDonald's owners/operators provide support for "A T. Rex Named Sue" exhibit to open at UTPA Sept. 22   June 25, 2008   UTPA receives nearly $400,000 in endowment funds   June 24, 2008   MUSE Camp offers new opportunities for migrant students   June 20, 2008   Gear Up students obtain hands-on learning at PCAP Camp   June 18, 2008   UTPA students travel to NJ in second leg of alternative break border exchange project     National Geographic star visits UTPA     Ricky Vaughn named interim athletic director   June 17, 2008   It's not too late to apply for financial aid   June 10, 2008   University revises summer H-E-B Planetarium presentation schedule     Summer camps promote a healthy lifestyle for kids   June 9, 2008   UTPA offers Culture and Art Experience for faculty and staff   June 5, 2008   UTPA fall schedule changes to save students gas money     UTPA now able to receive high school transcripts electronically   June 3, 2008   Public invited to Creative Writing Institute presentations and readings June 3-5   May 29, 2008   UTPA launches first Chinese Language and Culture Summer Institute for Concurrent Enrollment students   May 23, 2008   WRSC celebrates National Health and Fitness Day     UTPA president shared her story at American Heart Association's Go Red for Women event     UTPA announces resignation of Director of Athletics Scott Street     UTPA Summer Creative Writing Institute offers unique opportunity for aspiring writers   May 21, 2008   Sophomore Academic Program seeks new mentors     Summer Youth Camps at UTPA now registering children   May 20, 2008   UTPA invites public to attend planetarium shows and night sky observation days     UTPA Mini Baja team hopes to place high at international competition   May 19, 2008   Defending champions top opponents in robotics competition     Texas House of Representatives members visit UTPA     Learn more about ESP at UTPA public lecture May 28 by parapsychology expert   May 16, 2008   New student orientation registration underway at UTPA     Creative products from UTPA students land three international awards     Message from Student Financial Services Regarding Switch to Direct Lending   May 15, 2008   Florence Nightingale Benefit at UTPA goes Hawaiian this year     UTPA first in Texas to provide campus information in new database for public   May 12, 2008   More than 1,400 earn degrees during spring commencement   May 8, 2008   UTPA houses historical marker honoring Emilia Schunior Ramirez     Engineering organization teaches the ABC’s of Science to elementary students     University leads nation in awarding bachelor's and master's degrees to Hispanics   May 7, 2008   Students help spruce up city of McAllen neighborhood during annual service project   May 5, 2008   UNIVERSITY STATEMENT ON CURRENT STUDENT LENDING SITUATION   May 2, 2008   Student leaders honored during UTPA Student Leadership Week   May 1, 2008   UTPA staff honored at annual staff awards ceremony   April 30, 2008   UTPA students perform well at American Society of Mechanical Engineers competition   April 29, 2008   University ranks third in the nation in awarding master's degrees to Hispanics     UTPA students win more than 30 awards at Texas Intercollegiate Press Association competition   April 25, 2008   Ballet Folklórico to present Invitational Dance Concert May 2     Provost honors faculty for support of Latin American Studies     UTPA to offer high school students the "total university experience" during summer     UTPA’s Brainstorming Contest fosters entrepreneurial spirit in students     UTPA Residence Life registers 110 students at Rock the Vote Block Party   April 24, 2008   Spring commencement scheduled for May 10   April 22, 2008   UTPA receives $1.2 million grant to support creative science education   April 21, 2008   Workshop attendees at UTPA learn about government contracting process   April 16, 2008   Arts at the Union series features The Capitol Steps   April 15, 2008   New center at UTPA to launch South Texas as new hub of rapid response manufacturing   April 10, 2008   Register for mini-term and summer sessions today     UTPA to host border forum April 15     Post-Fidel Cuba focus of talk April 14 by expert on Latin American and Caribbean economies   April 9, 2008   United to Serve volunteer project April 19 one of many Leadership Week events   April 7, 2008   Inaugural retiree reunion brings faculty and staff back to UTPA     U.S.News & World Report names Department of Rehabilitation best in the country     Thirteen UTPA students choose community service work during spring break   April 1, 2008   Arts at the Union series features Recycled Percussion April 8     UTPA to host Pan American Days April 14-17, 2008   March 28, 2008   Ceremony celebrates South Texas 2007 TBEC Honor Roll Schools     UTPA to increase tuition and fees for next two academic years   March 25, 2008   FESTIBA 2008 kicks off with "Lost Cutures: The Aztecs" exhibit opening   March 24, 2008   Admiral Bobby R. Inman to speak at UTPA April 1 on national security   March 21, 2008   FESTIBA 2008 scheduled for March 24-29 at UTPA   March 20, 2008   Nursing faculty member receives 2008 Leininger Award for Culture Care   March 19, 2008   Alaniz named Office of Internal Audits director   March 12, 2008   Librarians are topic of documentary to be shown at UTPA March 28   March 11, 2008   Visitors Center exhibit "Lost Cultures: The Aztecs" opens March 24     President Cárdenas new chair of UT Borderplex Health Council   March 10, 2008   Arts at the Union series debuts with "Ain't I a Woman!"     Distinguished Speakers Series hosts author Denise Chávez March 25   March 5, 2008   UTPA's Estate Planning Seminars offer professional advice for free   March 4, 2008   Former president makes stop at UTPA   March 1, 2008   Bill Clinton to speak at University March 3   February 29, 2008   UTPA designated a partner in U.S. Department of Homeland Security project     Ozuna named College of Business Administration dean   February 28, 2008   Career Services to host 35th Annual Career Day   February 22, 2008   Obama discusses college affordability with students at UTPA     FESTIBA 2008 lineup and events announced   February 21, 2008   UTPA student organization to sponsor Obama visit Feb. 22   February 20, 2008   UTPA Graduate Studies Fair set for March 6     Nutrition expert to speak at Student Union Feb. 28   February 14, 2008   Nationally recognized researcher to speak at inaugural Hauser Lecture     Longtime UTPA finance professor passes away   February 11, 2008   College Goal Sunday Feb. 17 offers financial aid workshops to students and parents   February 6, 2008   Board of Regents begin two-day visit at UTPA     UTPA SBDC employee wins SBDC's "State Star" competition   February 5, 2008   UTPA hosts Entrepreneurship Speaker Series   February 1, 2008   College of Health Sciences and Human Services signs collaborative agreement with Mexican university   January 31, 2008   Rwandan humanitarian headlines UTPA speaker series     UTPA honors Valley Teachers of the Year   January 30, 2008   Board of Regents to visit Feb. 6-7   January 24, 2008   Ballet Folklórico continues ALEGRIA 2007-2008 series   January 23, 2008   Community invited to UTPA Homecoming events   January 18, 2008   UTPA students meet with UT Austin Law School dean     UTPA Police search for aggravated robbery suspect   January 15, 2008   Rwandan hero Paul Rusesabagina to appear Jan. 30 at UTPA Distinguished Speaker Series   January 8, 2008   Recent UTPA graduate will represent U.S. in international advertising competition   December 20, 2007   UTPA student produced film wins Lone Star EMMY     UTPA announces early holiday gift for students   December 18, 2007   1,070 graduate in UTPA fall commencement   December 14, 2007   Students build spaghetti bridges for annual competition   December 13, 2007   SACS renews UTPA's accreditation   December 12, 2007   University Police donate toys to annual campus program   December 11, 2007   Police Department participates in online database for stolen property     Successful UTPA New Faculty Support Program to resume February 2008   December 10, 2007   Student Union, Sodexho holds Midnight Breakfast for students   December 7, 2007   Rios named assistant vice president for business affairs     Spring 2008 registration underway at UTPA   December 4, 2007   It's Christmas Time at UTPA   November 29, 2007   International Women's Board "decks the Student Union" with holiday spirit   November 27, 2007   Donate a toy; get your parking ticket removed through Dec. 10     T. Edward Mercer, longtime UTPA administrator, dies at age 73   November 20, 2007   Student Union hosts annual Turkey Bowling contest   November 16, 2007   Faculty honored for contributions to international studies and programs   November 15, 2007   Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at University     Dr. Chad Richardson presented with UT System Chancellor's Outstanding Teaching award   November 14, 2007   Faculty member sells film script   November 9, 2007   UTPA faculty member to publish poem in national newspaper column   November 8, 2007   Health screenings offered during World Diabetes Day   November 7, 2007   UTPA to host Tuition and Fee Forums Nov. 13   November 5, 2007   UTPA and Edinburg Boys & Girls Club students connect at Oct. 27 Make a Difference Day project     International Week 2007 goes “green”   October 31, 2007   Students get into the spirit of Halloween     Ceremony celebrates new student wellness complex and health center   October 30, 2007   UTPA, UTB/TSC Presidents Conduct Friendly Wager   October 29, 2007   UTPA faculty member appointed by Gov. Perry to State Physician Assistants Board   October 26, 2007   UTPA taking steps to ensure a healthy campus   October 24, 2007   Student loan program addressed by Proposition 2 in Nov. 6 Constitutional Amendment Election   October 22, 2007   UTPA honored with Brillante Award for excellence in higher education   October 18, 2007   UTPA community to experience a taste of Peru   October 17, 2007   Students show support during Spirit Week     University to host Halloween festival and theatre production   October 16, 2007   Five alumni honored as "Pillars of Success" at Oct. 11 ceremony   October 15, 2007   UTPA seminar Oct. 26 addresses sexual misconduct by health care, human service professionals   October 12, 2007   Longtime UTPA math professor dies following battle with cancer     McAllen Medical Center Foundation supports nursing program   October 11, 2007   Health screenings offered during World Diabetes Day     State Employee Charitable Campaign underway at UTPA until Oct. 15   October 10, 2007   UTPA provost leads delegation to renew, support agreements with Mexico universities     "Let's Go Disco" fundraiser Oct. 20 to benefit UTPA women's athletics programs     Historic leader opens Distinguished Speakers Series   October 4, 2007   University recruits at local College Nights   October 3, 2007   UTPA to host Law Enforcement Career Expo   October 1, 2007   UTPA celebrates ribbon cutting of new Valley Outreach Center Sept. 17   September 28, 2007   Alumni return to recruit at largest HESTEC career expo     Hinojosa appointed first associate vice president and dean of Admissions and Enrollment Services   September 27, 2007   Pelosi praises HESTEC and encourages South Texas students   September 26, 2007   Latina's Day challenges students to dream big     Gorbachev to open Distinguished Speakers Series at UTPA   September 25, 2007   Second day of HESTEC focuses on student leadership   September 24, 2007   Congressional leaders help kick off HESTEC 2007     HESTEC Career Expo Sept. 28 welcomes students, alumni     HESTEC 2007 opens with Educator Day   September 21, 2007   UTPA addresses new state law limiting number of dropped classes     Rally promotes Career Services programs and events   September 17, 2007   South Texas I.S.D. and UTPA students to participate in HESTEC Science Symposium events   September 14, 2007   UTPA awarded $1 million for Upward Bound Math and Science program     Art department continues support for Valley Food Bank's Empty Bowls event   September 13, 2007   University celebrates 16 de Septiembre   September 12, 2007   HESTEC Week draws Speaker Pelosi and top corporate executives   September 11, 2007   Memo to campus regarding UTPA president's surgery   September 6, 2007   Bucky's Block Party winds down Welcome Week activities   August 31, 2007   UTPA president shows school spirit at pep rally   August 30, 2007   Freshmen welcomed to UTPA family   August 29, 2007   Razzaghi named new University Library director   August 28, 2007   UTPA community enjoys new campus fitness center   August 27, 2007   New Faculty Support Program kicks off at UTPA   August 25, 2007   Class of 2011 and returning students move into dorms     Wellness and Recreation Sports Complex to open Aug. 27   August 22, 2007   New conference helps sophomores start the school year prepared     UTPA honored with Brillante Award for excellence in higher education   August 18, 2007   More than 600 participate in summer graduation ceremonies   August 17, 2007   UT System Board of Regents’ visit canceled   August 16, 2007   UT System Board of Regents to visit UTPA   August 15, 2007   UTPA monitoring tropical storm   August 14, 2007   Toyota to bring Partner Robot to HESTEC Community Day Sept. 29   August 13, 2007   Summer commencement set for Aug. 18   August 10, 2007   Local Border Patrol Sector thanks UTPA staff for recruitment assistance   August 1, 2007   New conference to help sophomores start the school year prepared   July 25, 2007   UTPA hires new Student Union director   July 20, 2007   Gourmet food tasting highlights Bronc athletics fund-raiser   July 17, 2007   Apply for financial aid through July 31   July 6, 2007   Valley organizations learn about opportunities at Federal Grants Workshop     Professionals share expertise with aspiring writers at UTPA's Creative Writing Institute   July 5, 2007   Valley high school students hear from top Boeing engineers at UTPA video conference   June 18, 2007   UTPA graduate receives $5,000 scholarship to attend medical school     Regional middle school Science Bowl winners at UTPA head to national competition     Publication ranks rehab program first in the nation   June 15, 2007   University recovers missing information   June 11, 2007   UTPA Creative Writing Institute June 11-15 to host award-winning author   May 29, 2007   UTPA athletics to host sports camps this summer   May 24, 2007   UTPA maintains top rankings in national report     Local organization donates $5,000 to UTPA College of Education   May 18, 2007   Susan Dell visits with scholarship recipients at UTPA   May 16, 2007   UTPA participates in United to Serve project at Edinburg Birding Center   May 15, 2007   Spring commencement graduates 1,400   May 10, 2007   UTPA honors South Texas TBEC Honor Roll schools April 26   May 8, 2007   UTPA joins RGV Sports Hall of Fame to host baseball legacy event May 17   April 27, 2007   Accreditation peer review team completes UTPA visit     University moves spring graduation to new McAllen Convention Center   April 26, 2007   Inaugural Borderlands Symposium to be held May 1   April 20, 2007   UTPA to host French Competition and Recruitment Fair April 28     University to celebrate the life of a former Bronc player April 28   April 19, 2007   UTPA remembers Virginia Tech victims   April 18, 2007   UTPA to host Virginia Tech memorial service and open forum     Regional high school science bowl winners at UTPA head to D.C. for national competition   April 16, 2007   UTPA’s United to Serve project planned for April 21 at Edinburg World Birding Center   April 12, 2007   "Rule of Law in Mexico and the Border" final topic for UTPA speaker series     UTPA provost appoints two new college deans   April 11, 2007   Know Your QEP at UTPA   April 9, 2007   Noted author of "Mad in America" and "Map-Maker's Wife" to speak at UTPA   April 5, 2007   Student organization brings bone marrow donor awareness to campus   April 4, 2007   UTPA provost recognizes faculty with awards for Latin American Studies     UTPA, Coastal Bend College sign articulation agreements   April 3, 2007   UTPA to be featured in PBS documentary series     Business honor society at UTPA inducts new members   March 31, 2007   Parent/Child Day Picnic moves indoors due to weather   March 28, 2007   Know Your QEP at UTPA   March 27, 2007   UTPA hosts educator support conference     Center for Academic Excellence hosts speaker series event March 29   March 26, 2007   UTPA to host American Society for Engineering Education district conference   March 23, 2007   Pan American Days to be held April 2-6   March 22, 2007   UT System Chancellor recognizes research by UTPA’s Dr. Banglin Chen     Former U.N. weapons inspector in Iraq to speak at UTPA April 5   March 16, 2007   ROTC battalion at UTPA named one of nation’s top units   March 15, 2007   UTPA Coastal Studies Lab partners in project recognized by U.S. EPA   March 12, 2007   $1.2 million awarded for collaborative research   March 6, 2007   College of Education plans May celebration of doctoral program success   March 5, 2007   Community Day wraps up first FESTIBA     Alltel wireless donates $10,000 to Music Department   March 2, 2007   FESTIBA activities draw Valley students to UTPA     Women's studies students show support for Juarez victims during FESTIBA   March 1, 2007   College of Arts and Humanities inaugurates MFA in creative writing program     Career Day offers jobs and internship opportunities for students   February 28, 2007   Pulitzer Prize-winning poet cancels FESTIBA appearance   February 23, 2007   University to offer free financial aid assistance tomorrow     “Retablos: The Art of Faith” exhibition to open in Visitors Center March 1     UTPA nominates professor Chad Richardson for prestigious award     SPREADING THE WORD: Cities, schools and media become UTPAdvantage partners   February 21, 2007   UTPA joins Mission CISD and STC in launching new initiative     UTPA arts and humanities festival set for March 1-3   February 20, 2007   FESTIBA Community Day to showcase UTPA’s arts and humanities   February 19, 2007   University appoints First Provost Fellow   February 16, 2007   UTPA strengthens relations with ITESM – Campus Guadalajara   February 14, 2007   TV icon Dan Rather addresses students and public at UTPA   February 13, 2007   UTPA Center for Academic Excellence hosts opening event March 1   February 9, 2007   UTPA hosts inaugural Research, Teaching and Learning Conference Feb. 15-16   February 6, 2007   State Farm names UTPA “priority school” again and donates $50,000     Order of Alhambra donates $5,000 to UTPA   January 31, 2007   UTPA to offer master’s in creative writing   January 30, 2007   UTPA Distinguished Speakers Series features Dan Rather Feb. 13     Flag football team crowned national champs   January 26, 2007   UTPA students gain career information at Center of Academic Excellence forum   January 24, 2007   Students participate in the LeaderShape Institute     Ten UTPA students earn leadership award   January 19, 2007   UTPA to celebrate Homecoming 2007   January 17, 2007   New articulation agreements make transferring to UTPA easier   January 12, 2007   UTPA recognizes TBEC honor roll schools   January 5, 2007   Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Honor Association at UTPA recognizes scholars   December 20, 2006   New UTPAdvantage program guarantees free tuition and fees   December 18, 2006   UTPA awards fall 2006 degrees; announces free tuition initiative   December 11, 2006   UTPA’s Dr. Ana Maria Rodriguez named Academic Fellow by The University of Texas System   December 6, 2006   Provost announces changes in UTPA Office of Academic Affairs   December 5, 2006   UTPA leader to attend Dec. 7 NASA space shuttle launch   December 4, 2006   Award-winning UTPA Mariachi and Mariachi Femenil to perform concerts   December 1, 2006   University Theatre presents children's holiday production     UTPA attends criminological symposium in Reynosa   November 30, 2006   Career Services collaborates to develop South Texas advisory committee   November 27, 2006   UTPA and UAT sign an agreement of cooperation   November 22, 2006   UTPA honors Valley Teachers of the Year   November 21, 2006   UTPA-UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program hosts open house Nov. 28   November 20, 2006   Ballet Folklórico begins ALEGRIA 2006-2007 concert season Dec. 2   November 17, 2006   UTPA hosted International Conference of Caribbean Studies   November 15, 2006   University celebrates International Week 2006     UTPA vice president awarded TACRAO’s top honor     UTPA hosts P-16 Summit to address college readiness   November 13, 2006   Walgreens awards scholarships to 19 UTPA pre-pharmacy students   November 9, 2006   Go Apply Day at UTPA set for Nov. 16   November 8, 2006   UTPA Dance Ensemble performs Nov. 16-19   November 6, 2006   UTPA implements new admission requirements for entering freshmen   November 2, 2006   Two new federal grant programs to assist UTPA students     UTPA Make a Difference Day project helps Boys and Girls Club facility     Conference targets Valley nursing faculty shortage   October 30, 2006   UTPA to host seminar on recruiting graduate students     Charlie Haffner to speak about Amistad slave revolt Nov. 7 at UTPA   October 23, 2006   Ballet Folklórico awarded TCA Touring Company and Artist Status   October 20, 2006   UTPA College featured in The Princeton Review’s “Best 282 Business Schools: 2007 Edition”   October 19, 2006   Louis Gossett Jr. to open 2006-2007 Distinguished Speakers Series Oct. 30     UTPA hosts 40th Annual Carnival of the Great Pumpkin Oct. 28   October 12, 2006   University exceeds national average in student retention rates   October 11, 2006   UTPA volunteers to participate in national Make a Difference Day Oct. 28     Assistive Technology students create inventions   October 9, 2006   UTPA kicks off annual charitable campaign     UTPA to host Caribbean Studies Conference Nov. 2-5     UTPA Physician Assistant Studies Program to hold two open houses   October 5, 2006   UTPA awarded $2.5 million federal grant   September 29, 2006   HESTEC Career Expo attracts record number of participants   September 28, 2006   UTPA invades Mars through NASA exhibit at HESTEC   September 27, 2006   NASA’s Mateu honored with UTPA’s Latina Pioneer Award     Mothers and Daughters attend HESTEC Latinas Day   September 26, 2006   HESTEC's Leadership Day leads Valley students on higher education path   September 25, 2006   HESTEC Educator Day opens fifth anniversary celebration   September 20, 2006   HESTEC College Students Career Expo set for Sept. 29   September 18, 2006   UTPA to host official visit by professor from India     UTPA faculty participate in faculty exchange with Ocean University in China     UTPA Student Government Association hosts Second Annual State of the Student Body Address Sept. 20   September 11, 2006   UTPA receives grant for Educational Talent Search program   September 8, 2006   Career Services hosts first Law Enforcement Career Expo   August 31, 2006   AT&T supports UTPA with more than $330,000 in grants and donations   August 29, 2006   Director hired for new Wellness and Recreation Sports Complex   August 25, 2006   Pre-HESTEC event helps entering freshmen prepare for college   August 23, 2006   UTPA unveils new look at Fall Convocation   August 21, 2006   High school interns conduct research at UTPA     Tex PREP, 20 years and counting   August 19, 2006   Summer commencement marks end of 2005-2006 academic year   August 17, 2006   Temporary parking lot opened to assist students during start of semester   August 10, 2006   RGV science teachers participate in interactive classroom course     Upward Bound assists students with college preparation   August 1, 2006   Science Bowl team from San Benito High School awarded laptop computers at UTPA   July 25, 2006   Oracle 24/7 Town Hall Meetings scheduled for UTPA employees     Sale appointed provost/vice president for Academic Affairs   July 21, 2006   Valley teachers participate in Advanced Placement Summer Institutes   July 20, 2006   Guerra named new College of Arts and Humanities dean   July 13, 2006   Student publication Panorama totals 23 awards for 2004-2005 issue   July 12, 2006   UTPA Night scheduled at Minute Maid Park July 28     UTPA and STC sign articulation agreement to benefit education majors   July 5, 2006   Valley high school and middle school students participate in summer camps at UTPA   July 3, 2006   Creative Writing Institute at UTPA July 12-18 features prominent national author   June 29, 2006   Cameroon Delegation visits campus to observe Regional Biotech Program     UTPA’s Biotech Mobile Lab delivers bioscience education to Valley schools     UTPA hosts Men’s Health Week   June 28, 2006   Texas Instruments and UTPA partnership provides new math teacher training program   June 23, 2006   UTPA community welcomes provost/vice president for Academic Affairs candidates   June 21, 2006   Adolfo and Bertha Martinez commit $100,000 for UTPA endowed scholarship     UTPA students participate in summer premedical academy     UTPA Athletics hosts series of summer camps   June 16, 2006   UTPA’s Project Lead student scholars kick off program participation in summer institute     UTPA alumni to start an Austin/Central Texas chapter   June 15, 2006   UTPA provost/vice president for Academic Affairs candidates to visit campus June 19-23   June 14, 2006   UTPA seeking funding for autism center   June 13, 2006   Raul Yzaguirre Policy Institute addresses insurance among Latinos   June 9, 2006   New endowment to promote certification in strength and conditioning for UTPA kinesiology students   June 8, 2006   UTPA faculty and students honored by Volunteer Resource Program     Sigma Delta Pi chapter inducts members   June 6, 2006   UTPA student receives scholarship from Texas State Bank   June 5, 2006   UTPA ranks nationally among top 100 colleges for Hispanics   June 2, 2006   Borderplex Health Council to put $1 million into diabetes, nursing studies     Theresa Bailey now leads the UTPA Office of Research and Sponsored Projects   May 31, 2006   UTPA alumni to start Austin/Central Texas chapter     Participants in UTPA Bridge to the Doctorate Program celebrate achievements May 18   May 22, 2006   UTPA students win state medical bowl, headed to national competition in San Francisco   May 16, 2006   Business Affairs Hotline a valuable resource for employees   May 13, 2006   UTPA graduates more than 1,500 at spring ceremonies   May 9, 2006   UTPA chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma inducts 38 new members     Sodexho holds Midnight Breakfast for UTPA students     UTPA SIFE wins regional competition in Dallas     First Computer Science Research Day at UTPA highlights student efforts   May 5, 2006   UTPA College of Business Administration hosts successful video workshop   May 4, 2006   IWB honors UTPA study abroad students during luncheon   May 3, 2006   UTPA’s United to Serve project helps Mujeres Unidas housing program   May 1, 2006   Five UTPA students recognized at Salute to Student Leaders Awards Luncheon     UTPA offers miniterm May 15-June 2   April 27, 2006   Folkloric dance students and faculty from UTPA and Mexico to participate in joint program     UTPA offers new summer study program in Berlin   April 25, 2006   PSJA Memorial honored at UTPA for Spirit Challenge survey participation   April 21, 2006   Dr. Sarah Weddington shares leadership advice with UTPA community     Housing Application Day slated for April 29 in Edcouch   April 17, 2006   Topping off ceremony marks new residence hall progress     Computer Science Research Day planned April 24 at UTPA   April 13, 2006   UTPA to host 17th International Symposium on Spanish, April 27-29   April 12, 2006   UTPA work studies honored with luncheon   April 10, 2006   Latin American ambassadors speak to UTPA students during Pan American Days   April 7, 2006   UTPA Alumni Association and Bronc Athletics team up for Pan Am Classic   April 6, 2006   UTPA and other Valley Go Centers receive support from McDonald’s owners/operators   April 4, 2006   College of Business Administration hosts second annual video workshop   April 3, 2006   UTPA student employees to be honored during Work Study Appreciation Week April 3-7     Dr. Sarah Weddington to serve as Distinguished Speaker April 18   March 31, 2006   Teachers Job Expo at UTPA to attract more than 60 school districts   March 30, 2006   Grad Days prepares students for commencement   March 29, 2006   UT Board of Regents approves tuition and fee rates at UTPA     Isabel Allende to speak at 2006 UTPA Outstanding Leadership Series   March 28, 2006   UTPA Cuadro Flamenco to perform April 6-9     UTPA Student Health Services to host annual health fair   March 27, 2006   UT System Board of Regents to discuss tuition and fees March 28     UTPA to host sexual assault and women’s issues events March 28-April 6   March 24, 2006   South Texas musical heritage celebrated at UTPA’s FESTIBA Musical 2006     UTPA to hold summer graduation ceremony Aug. 19     Boeing continues support of education and Rio Grande Valley students   March 23, 2006   CNN correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares experiences with UTPA community     Student Leadership Academy sponsors fair to encourage student involvement on campus     Ceremony celebrates 2005 honor roll schools of South Texas   March 21, 2006   UTPA to host Pan American Days April 3-7   March 20, 2006   Endowed scholarship to honor longtime professor   March 15, 2006   Beyond AP Statistics Workshop at UTPA held first time for students     UTPA participates in Brain Awareness Week with free public talk and movie showing     Career Fair provides opportunity and networking for students   March 14, 2006   Ford Motor Co. donates funding for LeaderShape Institute at UTPA     University Theatre to hold film premiere at Cine El Rey   March 13, 2006   Dr. Sanjay Gupta to serve as Distinguished Speaker March 20   March 10, 2006   March 16 fair presents students with leadership opportunities at UTPA   March 9, 2006   UTPA receives grant to prepare local early childhood teachers in Hidalgo County   March 2, 2006   GEAR UP students participate in UTPA Bronc Day   March 1, 2006   San Benito High School wins regional Science Bowl competition, headed to Washington, D.C. for nationals   February 28, 2006   Rodriguez named interim provost/vice president for Academic Affairs     UTPA appoints first vice president for Information Technology     UTPA joins Hidalgo ISD in innovative Early College High School Project     Art department faculty and students create bowls for Food Bank fundraiser   February 22, 2006   UTPA to host 33rd Annual Career Day Feb. 28     TG awards grants to support student success in higher education   February 15, 2006   UTPA provides leadership training to students   February 14, 2006   Woodward speaks at second annual Distinguished Speakers Series   February 7, 2006   UTPA faculty and staff wear red to show support   February 6, 2006   14th Annual Financial Aid Fair set for Feb. 16     DSHS and UTPA to host Advanced Radiological Emergency Preparedness course   February 3, 2006   Conference provides networking and partnerships     Office of International Programs hosts Korean teachers and German students for short term exchange program     MSIRP'06 Conference welcomes national visitors to UTPA   February 2, 2006   MSIRP’06 Conference at UTPA kicks off with reception Feb. 1   February 1, 2006   State Farm recognition earns UTPA $70,000 grant     UTPA hosts “Surrendering the White House: Documenting Watergate” exhibit Feb. 2-April 28     UTPA establishes partnership with Mexico university     Bob Woodward to open 2006 Distinguished Speakers Series at UTPA   January 30, 2006   Ballet Folklórico continues ALEGRIA 2005-2006 concert season     UTPA to host third national Minority Serving Institutions Research Partnerships Conference   January 26, 2006   UTPA Foundation offers 24th annual Estate Planning Seminars   January 25, 2006   UTPA kicks off a blood drive to help cancer patient     UTPA provides computer services to students at two outreach locations until Jan. 31   January 20, 2006   Homecoming 2006 set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4   January 19, 2006   University welcomes students with week of free events   January 17, 2006   UTPA Volunteer Resource Program Delivers Toys to Reynosa Children   January 13, 2006   Retired biology professor and former Bronc athlete both honored during UTPA basketball game   January 10, 2006   Arévalo appointed first Latino president of Eastern Washington University   January 6, 2006   UTPA offers spring 2006 extended hours   January 3, 2006   18-year-old top grad joins major corporation as engineer   December 22, 2005   University offers women's studies minor   December 20, 2005   UTPA student organization supports Toys for Tots program   December 17, 2005   Fall commencement graduates largest class at UTPA   December 13, 2005   Capitol Hill launch held for MSIRP'06 Conference at UTPA in February   December 9, 2005   HESTEC volunteers honored during appreciation ceremony   December 7, 2005   UTPA receives new Steinway concert grand piano   December 2, 2005   AIDS activist visits UTPA for 2005 AIDS Awareness Day   November 30, 2005   University Theatre production of Bocón runs Dec. 1-4     McDonald’s donates $30,000 to UTPA to support Valley Go Centers   November 28, 2005   UTPA students participate in Turkey Bowling   November 22, 2005   Alumni honored at second annual President’s Ball   November 21, 2005   UTPA honors Teachers of the Year from 24 Valley school districts     UTPA dedicates $1.5 million Child Development Center   November 18, 2005   Tuition and fees forums solicit feedback from UTPA community   November 17, 2005   UTPA community celebrates International Week     UTPA faculty members garner Provost Awards for International Studies     Peace Corps Director speaks at UTPA's Global Opportunities Day   November 16, 2005   Veterans honored at Nov. 11 ceremony on campus   November 15, 2005   Lone Star National Bank initiates endowed scholarship for UTPA business students     UTPA Physician Assistant Studies Program to hold open house   November 10, 2005   UTPA staff member places first in international photo contest     UTPA students compete in the 2005 Bronc Olympics   November 9, 2005   Chemistry professor honored with UT System award     UTPA to host fifth annual International Week Nov. 14-18   November 7, 2005   Sigma Delta Pi chapter inducts new members   November 4, 2005   UTPA student athletes receive scholarships     Student earns nursing scholarship   November 3, 2005   UTPA raises money for Red Cross hurricane Katrina relief fund     Wireless service makes official debut at UTPA   November 2, 2005   UTPA reaffirms Dental Early Admission Program with UTHSC at San Antonio     UTPA participates in National Make a Difference Day   October 31, 2005   UTPA community and public celebrate the Carnival of the Great Pumpkin   October 27, 2005   Soledad O'Brien encourages UTPA students to succeed during lecture     Lone Star National Bank establishes endowed scholarship at UTPA   October 24, 2005   President’s Alumni Ball set for Nov. 19   October 20, 2005   UTPA students display school spirit at Midnight Madness   October 18, 2005   UTPA nursing students provided free health care services to colonia residents in San Juan   October 14, 2005   Six UTPA pharmacy program students receive scholarships   October 13, 2005   UTPA explores collaborative research partnerships     UTPA students celebrate Spirit Week     HESTEC’s Community Day draws more than 30,000 to UTPA campus   October 12, 2005   Fifties Sock Hop Oct. 22 to benefit female student-athletes at UTPA   October 11, 2005   UTPA Physician Assistant Studies Program to hold open house   October 10, 2005   University dedicates new Education Complex   October 6, 2005   "Panorama" wins national design competition   October 3, 2005   Minority Serving Institutions collaborate to form research partnerships; plan for 2006 conference at UTPA     UTPA student papers gain recognition by Southwest Theatre and Film Association   September 30, 2005   HESTEC Career Expo draws 1,000 students   September 29, 2005   Students explore possibilities at Geography Summit   September 28, 2005   Latinas Day promotes higher education to mothers and daughters     Literary reading by poet Marjorie Agosín featured Oct. 1 at UTPA     UTPA opens new Academic Advisement and Mentoring Center October 4   September 27, 2005   Ford steers students to higher education paths     Math and Science Educator Day opens fourth annual HESTEC   September 26, 2005   HESTEC student symposiums feature inspirational speakers   September 23, 2005   Community Day to offer variety of events, Oct. 1     UTPA holds inaugural State of the Student Body Address     HESTEC launches fourth year in South Texas   September 22, 2005   Accounting team wins second straight national audit competition     H-E-B supports HESTEC 2005   September 14, 2005   “The"Telling Moments” art exhibition opens in UTPA’s University Gallery   September 13, 2005   Program to celebrate 16 De Septiembre planned for Sept. 15 at UTPA   September 2, 2005   UTPA’s ¡Adelante! Mobile to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina   September 1, 2005   UTPA offers assistance to students affected by Hurricane Katrina   August 30, 2005   UTPA to co-host substance abuse recovery conference Sept. 15   August 26, 2005   “Rio Grande Valley Winter Visitors and Local Market Report 2004-2005” released by UTPA   August 25, 2005   Smart classroom technology comes to UT Pan American     UTPA officials attend SACS accreditation orientation in Atlanta   August 19, 2005   UTPA to offer fall 2005 extended office hours   August 18, 2005   U.S. Department of Education awards funding to UTPA GEAR UP   August 17, 2005   Premedical students benefit from donor's generosity     UTPA student branch of American Society for Quality hosts conference   August 15, 2005   Auditions for first university theatre play announced     Russian National Baseball Team visits UTPA campus   August 10, 2005   UTPA announces schedule of events and speakers for HESTEC 2005   August 4, 2005   Shell Oil donation benefits Tex PREP at UTPA   July 25, 2005   Valley teachers attend Teaching Environmental Science class at UTPA   July 19, 2005   July 21 IT 2005 Summit at UTPA cancelled   July 18, 2005   Memo from the UTPA President: Hurricane Emily Preparations   July 14, 2005   UTPA Foundation honors Heritage Society members at annual dinner   July 12, 2005   UTPA staff and faculty attend annual Employee Benefits Fair July 12     UTPA reps attend second Strategic Planning Meeting for MSIRP ’06     All-female mariachi group wins first national title   July 7, 2005   Ten students receive UTPA’s first Valley Heroes Memorial Scholarships     New UTPA Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Services appointed     Reidhead named new dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences   July 6, 2005   Funds for Miguel A. Nevárez Endowed Chair at UTPA reach $1 million     New dormitory set for construction in August 2005     Child Development Center set to open in August   June 29, 2005   UTPA receives $50,000 grant from Texas Gas Service and ONEOK Foundation   June 27, 2005   UTPA business students participate in national marketing project with CIA     UTPA students get a preview of law school life     UTPA’s Spring Fiesta draws record crowd in Washington, D.C.   June 22, 2005   Valley Go Centers promote College for Texans effort     Wellness and Recreation Sports Complex to become reality on campus     July 21 IT 2005 Summit at UTPA to promote technology development initiatives     Fourth Premedical Honors College cohort graduates from medical school   June 21, 2005   Valley youth participate in UTPA summer engineering camps   June 20, 2005   PA Summer Enrichment Program runs through July 1 at UTPA   June 14, 2005   Cordero visits UTPA and speaks about collaboration for autism research center   June 10, 2005   UTPA president featured on local radio station   June 9, 2005   National Geographic Education Foundation awards grant to HESTEC   May 31, 2005   Alumni help celebrate 10th anniversary of COBA Ph.D. program   May 27, 2005   UTPA summer academic camps offered for area high school students   May 15, 2005   More than 1,600 UTPA students receive degrees during commencement ceremonies   May 13, 2005   Magazine ranks UTPA among the top 100 colleges for Hispanics   May 12, 2005   UTPA receives monetary donation from ExxonMobil   May 10, 2005   4th Annual Graduate Student Show opens May 10 in University Gallery   May 6, 2005   Beta Gamma Sigma inducts UTPA students and faculty at April 19 ceremony     Tours of Project Enhance AT Lab available to school districts and parents     UTPA commencement set for May 14   May 5, 2005   UTPA Work Study Program recognizes participants at luncheon     2005 spring commencement schedule     Faculty attends presentation sponsored by CDLTE   May 3, 2005   UTPA final exams start May 5   May 2, 2005   UTPA currently accepting applications for graduate school     Local second graders learn about UTPA campus     New endowment fund will support lecture series focused on social work education     Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs visits UTPA campus   April 29, 2005   35th Annual Student Art Show opens at Charles and Dorothy Gallery May 5     Edinburg Rotary Club provides additional support for UTPA scholarships     Planning underway for 2006 MSIRP Conference at UTPA   April 28, 2005   UTPA staff honored at annual staff awards ceremony   April 27, 2005   Five UTPA students earn leadership awards   April 26, 2005   XVI International Symposium on Modern Languages celebrates the border     Local employers interview UTPA students at job fair     UTPA celebrates National Public Health Week   April 25, 2005   Assistive Technology Symposium to be held April 26-27 at UTPA     UTPA awarded an additional $3.2 million for TEXAS Grant program     "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to open at University Theatre   April 22, 2005   Magic brings out the leaders in UTPA students     UTPA theatre students meet noted Latina playwright   April 19, 2005   Texas Academy of Science honors UTPA biology research professor   April 18, 2005   UTPA's Office of Records and Registration offers extended hours     Sigma Delta Pi chapter inducts first members     UTPA to host Radiological Emergency Responder Training   April 15, 2005   Rehab department hosts seventh annual Counseling and Addictions Conference April 22-23     First Student Leadership Week at UTPA starts April 19   April 13, 2005   IWB sponsors luncheon for UTPA study abroad students     COBA faculty hosts Mexico’s UAT faculty to discuss collaborative efforts     UTPA announces Valley Heroes Memorial Scholarship, opens memorial exhibit   April 12, 2005   Recent speaker at UTPA wins Pulitzer Prize in poetry     WAF continues support for UTPA women’s athletics program   April 7, 2005   Ceremony celebrates 2004 honor roll schools of South Texas   April 6, 2005   Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs to speak at UTPA April 14   April 5, 2005   UTPA to hold Student Employment Job Fair, April 12     XVI International Symposium on Modern Languages to be held April 14-16   April 4, 2005   UTPA's annual health fair set for April 8   April 1, 2005   UTPA celebrates Women’s History Month     UTPA College of Business Administration to host first video workshop     UTPA to host Pan American Days, April 11-15   March 28, 2005   Former U.S. Secretary of State to speak at Outstanding Leadership Series     UTPA hosts annual Parent/Child Day Picnic     Leading scholar in Chicana/o studies to speak at UTPA April 12     UTPA participates in Brain Awareness Week     First Hispanic president of the Texas Bar Association visits UTPA   March 25, 2005   Alumni Association teeing up for 16th Annual Pan Am Classic   March 24, 2005   MathCounts competition held at UTPA for Valley middle school students     Boeing videoconference at UTPA attracts Valley students     The Boeing Company presents $50,000 check to UTPA   March 23, 2005   UTPA holds 32nd annual Career Day   March 22, 2005   Top executives from Texas Instruments visit UTPA     UTPA communication students win advertising awards   March 21, 2005   Heavier course loads equal savings for UTPA students     Valley students to compete Mar. 23 in Economics Challenge at UTPA   March 15, 2005   Annual Pan Am Classic set for April 22     UTPA creates new department to address admissions     Fair presents students with leadership opportunities   March 14, 2005   Collaboration of MBA organizations results in successful conference   March 11, 2005   UTPA MLL department to host Faculty Lecture Series   March 1, 2005   UTPA to host Texas Academy of Science 108th annual meeting, March 3-5   February 23, 2005   Wiggins named new UTPA Chief Information Officer     URI promotes student/faculty collaboration     UTPA to host 32nd Annual Career Day featuring musical guests     UTPA to host civil rights advocate Feb. 28   February 22, 2005   Reed appointed interim dean for College of Health Sciences   February 21, 2005   UTPA receives grant for the creation of a volunteer program     UTPA spring enrollment increases by more than six percent   February 17, 2005   President Cárdenas speaks at ribbon cutting of San Isidro school complex     UTPA unites Valley researchers at science symposium   February 16, 2005   UTPA Students In Free Enterprise triumph in “Duel in Aggieland”   February 15, 2005   UTPA to celebrate National Engineering Week Feb. 20-25   February 14, 2005   Students sell Valentine gifts to raise funds for charities   February 11, 2005   UTPA’s Wildscape Garden breaks ground   February 10, 2005   U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser draws large crowd at UTPA     MBA organizations to host mini-conference Feb. 26 at UTPA     UTPA Homecoming 2005 set for Feb. 19     Concert kicks off fundraiser for new piano   February 9, 2005   Don Quixote exhibit on display until March 1     UTPA Folkloric Dance Company continues 35th Anniversary Concert Season   February 8, 2005   Bike Fest donates to UTPA Foundation’s Leadership Series     New events added to 2005 HESTEC Week activities     McAllen Medical Center Foundation makes scholarship contribution   February 4, 2005   President Cárdenas participates in Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade     UTPA community wears red to show support     UTPA spring enrollment increases by more than six percent   February 2, 2005   New Student Leadership Academy to celebrate kick-off Feb. 10   February 1, 2005   UTPA Beta Gamma Sigma chapter and member garner recognitions   January 31, 2005   UTPA awarded grant to create campus garden     Nursing professor receives prestigious award   January 21, 2005   UTPA appoints interim deans for two colleges   January 20, 2005   UTPA offers opportunity to pursue career in pharmacy   January 18, 2005   UTPA Baseball team to host golf tournament Jan. 22     UTPA to host Poet Laureate of the United States Feb. 3     Exhibit commemorates 400th anniversary of literary work   January 13, 2005   University Drive under construction; students encouraged to use new routes     UTPA announces administrative changes in two colleges   January 11, 2005   UTPA offers extended office hours for spring semester   January 4, 2005   Cárdenas meets with local organization   January 3, 2005   Public invited to UTPA Foundation estate planning seminars   December 29, 2004   UTPA Substitute Teacher Certification Course enters 12th year   December 18, 2004   UTPA graduates awarded degrees in fall ceremonies   December 17, 2004   UTPA State Employee Charitable Campaign garners awards   December 13, 2004   Three UTPA students presented Fogarty Paper awards   December 10, 2004   Spring 2005 registration underway at UTPA   December 9, 2004   UTPA commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 18     UTPA and VIDA partner to help students pursue nursing degrees   December 8, 2004   Linguistics journal will make its home at UTPA   December 7, 2004   Investiture installs Cárdenas as seventh UTPA president     Top Valley graduates choose to attend UTPA   December 3, 2004   UTPA president honored with music and dance     UTPA students welcome Cárdenas at investiture luncheon Dec. 1     UTPA President's Alumni Ball celebrates investiture     UTPA engineering program wins honorable mention in national competition     UTPA engineering students take first place at national competition   December 1, 2004   Community celebrates upcoming presidential investiture   November 23, 2004   UTPA’s Division of External Affairs wins Chancellor’s award     UTPA Education buildings open doors to University community     Latino speakers address UTPA students, community   November 18, 2004   UTPA Folkloric Dance Company begins 35th Anniversary Concert Season Dec. 3-4   November 17, 2004   UTPA Presidential Investiture set for Dec. 3   November 16, 2004   College of Education hosts ribbon cuttings, tours and reception Nov. 16-19   November 12, 2004   UTPA hosts International Week, Nov. 15-19   November 11, 2004   State Farm Companies Foundation donates $50,000 to UTPA   November 10, 2004   UTPA president named to list of 100 Most Influential Hispanics     UTPA College of Education to establish endowment   November 5, 2004   UTPA nursing department to host Research Day 2004     UTPA site of Tejas Foco Regional Conference Nov. 12-13   November 2, 2004   UTPA Majors Fair gives students choices   November 1, 2004   Award-winning author visits UTPA     Congressional candidates address UTPA students   October 29, 2004   UTPA offers German course for spring 2005     UTPA Dance Ensemble performs Nov. 11-14   October 28, 2004   UTPA invites community to celebrate French culture   October 27, 2004   Flu information session held at UTPA     UTPA’s Children’s Theatre offers Halloween fun with "The Little Troll Without a Soul"     UTPA students show pumpkin carving skills in contest   October 26, 2004   Edinburg post office renamed for Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez   October 22, 2004   Rocha selected as first UTPA Kellogg MSI Leadership Fellow     UTPA signs cooperative agreement with Fort Valley State University     Enrollment hits 17,025 for fall semester   October 20, 2004   Four UTPA First Generation Program members win laptops   October 19, 2004   Alcohol Awareness Week events Oct. 19-21 educate students     "Let the Eagle Fly" to soar again Oct. 21-22   October 18, 2004   Public invited to Carnival of the Great Pumpkin at UTPA Oct. 23   October 15, 2004   Dressing for Success     “Roaring Twenties Gala” Oct. 30 to benefit UTPA women athletes   October 14, 2004   UTPA Visitors Center takes top honor in Spirit Week contest     President Cárdenas honors student accounting team winners     UTPA Physician Assistant Studies Program hosts open house   October 12, 2004   Milestones for Peace exhibit open to public     Distinguished Lecture Series features Antwone Fisher Oct. 13     UTPA hosts Border Binational Health Week inaugural ceremony   October 11, 2004   UTPA President Cárdenas costars with Valley Symphony Orchestra     School spirit ignites at UTPA   October 8, 2004   Area educators attend UTPA "Tools for Success Conference"   October 1, 2004   HESTEC Career Fair provides opportunities for students   September 30, 2004   HESTEC sponsors Exploration Day for RGV students   September 29, 2004   Texas Instruments hosts HESTEC Latina Day     Ford drives students to success at HESTEC   September 28, 2004   Lance Bass shows support for HESTEC 2004   September 27, 2004   UTPA launches third annual HESTEC     National corporate leaders speak at HESTEC Pre-College Student Forum   September 24, 2004   Students sign up to volunteer     UTPA students buy a slice for good cause     Texas Commissioner of Higher Education visits UTPA Sept. 22   September 23, 2004   Orientation sessions help UTPA newcomers   September 13, 2004   UTPA employee honored for military service     UTPA introduces shuttle buses   September 9, 2004   UTPA collaborates in addiction recovery conference and rally Sept.17-18     UTPA hosts award-winning historian Sept. 16   September 3, 2004   UTPA athletics program receives NCAA certification     Parking relief on the way for UTPA students   September 1, 2004   UTPA launches 2004 HESTEC Sept. 26-Oct. 2   August 31, 2004   UTPA accounting team wins national audit competition in Chicago   August 27, 2004   UTPA begins 2004 fall semester   August 25, 2004   UTPA welcomes new residents for fall 2004   August 20, 2004   Cárdenas takes center stage at annual Fall Convocation     Cárdenas addresses UTPA Student Organization Leadership Conference     Field trips provide hands on experiences for TES students   August 18, 2004   National MBDA director Ronald Langston visits UTPA MBOC   August 17, 2004   UTPA breaks ground for new Child Development Center   August 13, 2004   Administrators in Enrollment and Student Services plan for future   August 12, 2004   Groundbreaking for UTPA daycare center set for Aug. 17     CAMP and HEP receive U.S. Department of Education grants   August 9, 2004   UTPA receives $972,000 grant from LSAMP   August 5, 2004   International English Honor Society at UTPA inducts 26 founding members   August 3, 2004   WAF receives donation from SAM’S CLUB   August 2, 2004   Arriola recognized as one of 50 most important Hispanics     Learning Frameworks course now required for UTPA freshmen     New UTPA health education coordinator to focus on student wellness     UTPA employee receives indoor air quality certification   July 30, 2004   UTPA Mariachi Aztlan takes first place at national competition   July 23, 2004   Innovative UTPA course connects RGV teachers with top level scientists   July 16, 2004   GEAR UP students participate in Young Leaders Conference   July 13, 2004   UTPA’s first May minimester rates well with students, faculty   July 12, 2004   Shell Oil continues support of UTPA Tex PREP program   July 9, 2004   UTPA Mini Baja team places in top 25 in Midwest competition   July 7, 2004   UTPA Oracle project team celebrates CRM going “live”     Texas Instruments to sponsor HESTEC 2004   June 29, 2004   International participants learn about telecommunications at UTPA   June 22, 2004   UTPA community, RGV delegates welcome new president to campus     Sixth annual Heritage Society dinner recognizes University donors   June 21, 2004   Dr. Blandina Cardenas named UTPA president   June 14, 2004   The MMIB forms advisory group to strengthen business community relations   June 10, 2004   Magazine ranks UTPA among the top universities for Hispanics     Air Force donates state-of-the-art equipment to UTPA   June 9, 2004   TMAC helps Delta area business save money   June 8, 2004   UTPA to close Friday, June 11 for Official Day of Mourning   June 4, 2004   UTPA hosts first Information Technology Summit May 27-28     Dinner kicks off establishment of Nevárez endowed chair   June 3, 2004   College of Science and Engineering receives $1.3 million grant     Famous alumna Rachel McLish visits campus   May 28, 2004   UTPA student publications pick up TIPA awards in Austin   May 26, 2004   UTPA alumna featured at May 25 Healthy Living Lecture Series   May 24, 2004   UTPA staff honored at annual awards ceremony   May 18, 2004   Student Health Services receives accreditation certificate   May 17, 2004   Anheuser-Busch/Ann LaMantia Endowed Scholarship honor recipients     Presidential finalist Dr. Lynda Y. de la Viña speaks at Open Forum   May 14, 2004   Presidential finalist, Dr. Richard Navarro speaks at Open Forum   May 12, 2004   UTSA dean/UTPA presidential candidate visits campus   May 10, 2004   UTPA exhibition May 31-June 7 focuses on integration of art and poetry   May 8, 2004   UTPA president takes a final walk at graduation   May 7, 2004   Golfers and students win at 15th annual Pan Am Golf Classic     College of Business unveils Beta Gamma Sigma bronze key     UTPA SIFE team wins at regional competition in Dallas   May 5, 2004   UTPA presidential candidate visits continue     Second UTPA presidential candidate visits campus   May 4, 2004   IT Summit set for May 27-28 at UT Pan American   May 3, 2004   First UTPA presidential finalist visits campus   April 29, 2004   High school students participate in computer science contest at UTPA     UTPA singers receive high honors in competition     Nevárez prepares for final commencement ceremonies of presidency   April 28, 2004   Nursing Department initiates Alumni Association with open house May 12   April 27, 2004   UTPA sponsors second annual Creative Writing Institute   April 22, 2004   Alumni and Faculty Excellence Awards announced at April 15 banquet   April 21, 2004   Exhibit recognizes Nevárez contribution to LSAMP program   April 19, 2004   UTPA work study students recognized at luncheon     Finalists for UTPA presidency named by UT System Board of Regents   April 15, 2004   UTPA hosts Pan American Days 2004   April 14, 2004   Will writing seminars held for UTPA faculty and staff   April 13, 2004   Students search for jobs at fair   April 8, 2004   UTPA to celebrate National Student Employment Week, April 12-16     An Evening of Excellence celebrates 2003 Honor Roll Schools of South Texas   April 7, 2004   UTPA Alumni Association hosts Pan Am Golf Classic April 23   April 6, 2004   Oracle implementation plan on target; CRM goes live June 2004     Lacks donates $25,000 to establish Horacio Peña endowed scholarship     UTPA’s student health services awarded national accreditation     Twenty-fifth annual honors convocation recognizes student scholars and leaders     BCM president visits with UTPA Premedical Honors College students and administrators     UTPA Honors Program to host Spring Fling fundraiser April 24   April 2, 2004   UTPA students vote “yes” for new wellness-recreation center     Five UTPA accounting students win regional competition in Houston   March 30, 2004   “Celebration of a Legacy” leaves its mark on University community   March 25, 2004   UTPA students study abroad and earn credit   March 17, 2004   UTPA Dance Ensemble performs the “Orange Peel Piñata” to captivated audiences   March 12, 2004   UTPA and Laredo Community College sign a dual admissions agreement     The Fifth Annual UTPA Partners in Excellence Banquet honors corporate recruiters   March 11, 2004   Boeing supports UTPA science and engineering students in many ways   March 10, 2004   Fourth Annual Scholarship Day to be held April 17   March 5, 2004   UTPA College of Business kicks off “Best of the Border Series”     UTPA’s first ever minimester begins in May     Villas espouses prevention in Healthy Living Lecture Series kick off   March 4, 2004   UTPA Financial Aid Fair assists students   March 3, 2004   Annual Career Fair held at UTPA Fieldhouse   February 19, 2004   UTPA English Department to host faculty research colloquium     UTPA Rehab lab continues to provide services for community   February 18, 2004   MMC Foundation donates $25,000 to UTPA Nursing Program   February 16, 2004   Become a Teacher in Texas with help from UTPA   February 12, 2004   UTPA greets reps from Ford Motor Company on campus     RGV students compete in MATHCOUNTS competition on campus   February 11, 2004   UTPA librarians’ hearts belong to each other and the University     University Theatre performs Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s version of The Sopranos     UTPA spring enrollment increases by seven percent     UTPA Folkloric Dance Company continues ALEGRIA 2003-2004 Concert series   February 10, 2004   Lockheed-Martin donates $29,000 for HESTEC and UTPA engineering programs   February 9, 2004   Former President George H.W. Bush discusses leadership at UTPA   February 6, 2004   UTPA initiates a wellness program on campus.   February 5, 2004   UTPA professor discovers new species of fish   February 4, 2004   Manufacturing doctoral program gets green light     TRW funds UTPA engineering scholarships     Mexico’s diplomatic archives are housed at UTPA’s library   February 3, 2004   UTPA Foundation’s Valley Outreach hosts Hispanic professionals group Feb. 19     South Texas MBOC program receives $200,000   February 2, 2004   Lifetime Members of Alumni Association honored at reception   January 23, 2004   Genetics conference aimed at Valley students held on UTPA campus   January 21, 2004   Mary Cummings, Earl Davidson to speak at UTPA Estate Planning Seminar   January 16, 2004   Multi-year project to upgrade UTPA computer systems is underway   January 13, 2004   Business Affairs hotline a quick fix for problems     UTPA Baseball team to host inaugural golf tournament in January   January 12, 2004   Workshops on spirituality and aging to be held Jan. 29   January 9, 2004   Shary Shivers estate receives flower donation from Hewlett-White   January 8, 2004   IT Service Desk open for business   December 29, 2003   UTPA Foundation to host Estate Planning Seminars   December 19, 2003   Christmas lunch held for UTPA Physical Plant employees   December 18, 2003   Shary-Shivers Estate open to tours in January   December 17, 2003   El Río coordinator honored for exhibit's success   December 13, 2003   More than 1,400 UTPA students receive degrees during commencement ceremonies   December 12, 2003   The College Board’s national search picks one of UTPA’s finest students for its video campaign   December 9, 2003   UTPA graduates to receive degrees during four ceremonies   December 5, 2003   UTPA Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting   December 4, 2003   UTPA’s Department of Accounting and Business Law announces two new master's programs     UTPA ready for emergencies with new defibrillators   December 3, 2003   Admissions policy changes at UTPA   November 26, 2003   Turkey bowl held at UTPA     UTPA Mariachi gets national recognition   November 20, 2003   Su Casa De Esperanza Contest a stunning success   November 18, 2003   El Río exhibition nears end of successful run on UTPA campus   November 14, 2003   UTPA hosts Global Week, Nov. 17-20   November 13, 2003   Endowed donors honored at annual luncheon   November 12, 2003   UTPA Border Health Office kicks-off Diabetes Awareness Month     Nursing students from Mexico spend week at UTPA   November 11, 2003   UTPA enrollment growth ranked high among Texas four-year institutions     UTPA starts Writing Across Curriculum Initiative     Society of Manufacturing Engineers sweep awards at Region 11 conference   November 10, 2003   UTPA professor awarded Fulbright to India     State Employees Charitable Campaign celebrates 10-year anniversary   November 7, 2003   Sethi hired as assistant director of OIRE   November 5, 2003   First annual intramural flag football championship held at UTPA     UTPA breaks ground on new education building   November 4, 2003   UTPA alumnus Garza-Falcón addresses need for women’s studies program   November 3, 2003   Law enforcement agents gather at UTPA for three-day conference   October 31, 2003   New IMAS director welcomed to campus at recent board meeting   October 29, 2003   Advisory Committee Named for Presidential Search at U.T. Pan American   October 27, 2003   UTPA to host Research Day     Campus-wide recycling initiative has a call to action   October 23, 2003   Denim and Diamonds raises funds for female athletic programs     College for Texans Campaign initiative is in full swing at UTPA   October 22, 2003   Target Corporation donates $5,000 to Career Placement Services     UTPA says farewell to Charolette Hunt, NCAA compliance officer   October 21, 2003   Repeat performance of play “Paris Panam” to be held Nov. 8     Visitors Center wins Bronc Spirit Week decorating contest   October 17, 2003   Linguists from around the world attend LASSO conference at UTPA     UTPA administrators take part in videoconference to discuss tuition proposal   October 16, 2003   Rita Moreno captivates students with her quick wit and advice about acting.     Latina Day during HESTEC brings inspiration to young women     Animal Planet star attracts thousands to Sci-Tech community night   October 15, 2003   HESTEC offers job opportunities for students at Career Day     Enrollment of international students increases at UTPA   October 14, 2003   Second day of HESTEC focuses on career options in the sciences     HESTEC links Valley students with astronauts in space   October 13, 2003   UTPA kicks off first day of HESTEC Week   October 10, 2003   UTPA technology lab available for the community     Exciting events fill second annual HESTEC Week   October 8, 2003   Tourism Center publishes 2002-2003 winter visitor study     UTPA receives $2.1 million for student retention improvement   October 7, 2003   Community Day at UTPA celebrates life along the Rio Grande   October 6, 2003   UTPA president testifies before congressional members   October 2, 2003   Faculty and staff honored for hard work in enrollment increase     LaMantia Scholarship recipients luncheon at the McAllen Country Club   September 30, 2003   UTPA and UAT share academic ideas during meeting   September 29, 2003   Intramural Recreation Sports Fields   September 25, 2003   Tuition increase proposal presented to SGA members   September 23, 2003   Shell donates $5,000 to UTPA's TEX PREP program   September 22, 2003   UTPA and Smithsonian will host community day at El Río Oct. 4     WAF to help raise funds for UTPA women athletes     UTPA welcomes new Dean of Students Dr. Jerry Price   September 19, 2003   UTPA to close due to weather conditions   September 17, 2003   Provost awards presented to faculty as part of Hispanic Heritage Week   September 16, 2003   UTPA students celebrate Mexico's Independence     UTPA Students in Free Enterprise team cited on Kellogg’s box   September 15, 2003   UTPA fall enrollment increases to 15,889 students   September 12, 2003   UTPA and FSA partner to assist Texas farmers and ranchers     Business attire fashion show held for UTPA students   September 8, 2003   UTPA Computer Science program receives accreditation     McIntyre named Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services   September 5, 2003   Student Organization Recruitment Fair attracts 600 students     UTPA students study abroad during the summer   September 4, 2003   UTPA MBA Program to host information sessions this fall     UTPA Office of Special Programs changes its name   September 3, 2003   UTPA athletes to benefit from new scholarship program     The Master of Public Administration Graduate Program announces New Lecturer Line-up   August 29, 2003   Rehab Annex opened its doors to University community, public   August 27, 2003   UTPA student named intern of the year by Enterprise Rent-A-Car   August 25, 2003   UT System announces national search for UTPA president   August 22, 2003   UTPA Upper Level Center opens in Rio Grande City     Nevárez to step down as president of UTPA   August 21, 2003   Students begin their move to UTPA   August 20, 2003   Student leaders gain leadership skills at UTPA retreat     UTPA Rehab Annex opens its doors to University community, public   August 19, 2003   UTPA set to open Rio Grande City extension center     UTPA Alumni Association honors new board members     UTPA – City of Edinburg TV production team sweeps awards for ECN   August 15, 2003   Campus closed and activities canceled for Aug. 16-17   August 14, 2003   UTPA administrators, faculty, staff bid farewell to Peña   August 13, 2003   UTPA President named to list of distinguished Hispanics in U.S.   August 8, 2003   USDA grant to help train college lab students     Alamia honored as All-American while overcoming challenges     Von Ende returns to teaching after 12 years as OIE director   August 7, 2003   “El Río” Smithsonian exhibition now open to the public   August 5, 2003   UTPA Tex PREP students meet with Shell Oil reps   July 31, 2003   UTPA U.S./Mexico Border Health Office presents projects to Valley agencies     UTPA hosts El Río Smithsonian exhibition   July 30, 2003   UTPA honored for reducing student loan default rate   July 25, 2003   Internships can jump-start student opportunities into careers   July 22, 2003   UTPA students help prepare for "El Río" exhibit   July 21, 2003   Students encouraged to avoid higher late registration fees this fall   July 18, 2003   UTPA to host 2003 LASSO Meeting     EPA awards mercury reduction grant to UTPA   July 17, 2003   Texas Council for the Humanities elects UTPA dean to board     UTPA community takes time to help save lives     Faculty, staff honored for participating in learning communities project   July 14, 2003   Environmental education at the top of the class for area teachers   July 10, 2003   UTPA student receives scholarship from Texas State Bank   July 8, 2003   UTPA offers second summer session extended office hours   July 7, 2003   UTPA to sponsor seminar for starting nonprofit corporations   July 3, 2003   Doctoral students participate in summer national conferences     Mechanical engineering department to receive grant for laser lab   July 2, 2003   UTPA athlete runs to All-American status in two sports     Griffith named new interim executive director of OIRE     UTPA Border Health Office creates toolkit to educate community   July 1, 2003   World War II veteran starts business with help from UTPA   June 30, 2003   Donors honored during fifth annual UTPA Heritage Society dinner   June 27, 2003   Garcia family establishes endowment to benefit education students     State of Division Address informs employees about latest news at UTPA     UTPA hosts new students during orientation days     UTPA, STCC sign articulation agreement for social and behavioral sciences   June 23, 2003   Tex PREP students soar in math and science     UTPA professor to participate in scholars program at the University of Pennsylvania     Business administration students write winning papers     Upward Bound staff honored for recent grant approval   June 20, 2003   Kids learn basketball skills during Pee Wee Camp     Plans underway for "El Río" Smithsonian exhibition at UTPA   June 18, 2003   Direct deposit saves employee time and UTPA money   June 17, 2003   International professionals learn about telecommunications at UTPA   June 16, 2003   UTPA lecturer brings history along the Río Grande to life   June 13, 2003   UTPA students and community members are invited to study abroad   June 12, 2003   Solar cars take off in GEAR UP summer engineering camp   June 11, 2003   GEAR UP campers participate in mock crime scene     College of Education students visit children with autism   June 10, 2003   Upward program awarded funds for math and science center     Business Affairs hotline ready to serve faculty and staff   June 6, 2003   FBI agents partner with UTPA police for the first violent crime seminar     Two UTPA teams to compete in Midwest Mini Baja competition June 5-8 in Dayton, Ohio   June 5, 2003   Baylor Premedical Honors College welcomes 16 new students   June 3, 2003   UTPA ranked once again among the top 100 colleges for Hispanics   June 2, 2003   Price named new dean of students at UTPA   May 30, 2003   UTPA offers extended office hours for summer session   May 19, 2003   NASA representatives encourage youngsters with scholarship opportunities     SHPE members gather to bid farewell to 2003 graduates     UTPA graduate continues education at Ivy League school   May 17, 2003   UTPA bids farewell to its 75th anniversary graduates   May 15, 2003   UTPA, working with NASA, leads cutting-edge research in jet turbine efficiency     Order of Alhambra donated $4,000 to UTPA     New national criminal justice honor society on UTPA campus inducts new members   May 14, 2003   Alumni Association to hold meeting May 20     Spring Commencement set for May 16-17     UTPA ranks among an elite few with new College of Business accreditation     Gateway, Inc. donates funds to UTPA     UTPA engineering student studies abroad thanks to scholarship   May 12, 2003   Coca-Cola Foundation donates $50,000 for University Scholars     Bank of America to waive fee for UTPA students     Creative Writing Institute to benefit students during the summer     UTPA holds Blockbuster Tent Sale fund raiser   May 9, 2003   Four of UTPA’s finest make Hispanic Power Hitters list for Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology magazine   May 8, 2003   Awards presented at UTPA "Digital 2003" art show at Edinburg Chamber of Commerce   May 6, 2003   Cinco de Mayo celebrated at UTPA     Congressman Ruben Hinojosa honored at breakfast   May 2, 2003   Competition for new University logo open to all     UTPA spring commencement set for May 16-17     Father, daughter art exhibit shown at UTPA Clark Gallery     UTPA president among 50 Most Important Hispanics   May 1, 2003   Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host student graphic design show May 7-21     PsiChi twentieth anniversary celebration reflects upon its long history at UTPA   April 29, 2003   "Faces at Fred's" digital art show opens on campus     UTPA College of Education to host two major events in May     Annual Student Organizational Awards Convocation was an inspirational evening for students, faculty and staff   April 24, 2003   The International Association of Administrative Professionals Organization receives a proclamation from the president     New UTPA summer program targets high school students     UTPA professor reads from his new book Finding Our Way     Employment information found at HSHS career fair   April 23, 2003   Earth Fest encourages clean environment     French Theater class premieres “Paris Panam” on May 4   April 22, 2003   Digital Art Exhibition April 25 features student works     Mechanical engineering students win award in poster contest     Work-Study students honored at luncheon   April 18, 2003   “Chi Chi” Rodriguez entertains crowd at Fourteenth Annual Pan Am Golf Classic   April 17, 2003   Sexual Assault Mock Trial held at UTPA     Department observes Mathematics Awareness Month     Economic lectures held as part of Pan American Days   April 16, 2003   Lectures to be held as part of Pan American Days     UTPA observes Administrative Professionals Week     Students participate in Pan Am Games   April 15, 2003   Advanced Placement educators back at school April 11     Golden Key Honour Society Inducts New Members   April 14, 2003   UTPA Choir members bring home awards from Texas competitions   April 11, 2003   Registration for summer and fall classes underway at UTPA     UTPA program observes National Occupational Therapy Month   April 10, 2003   UTPA faculty, staff and students participate in Bucky's Fun Walk     First Student Employment Job Fair held     Alcohol Screening Day held on the UTPA campus   April 9, 2003   Teacher Excellence Conference to help raise awareness about education     Terrorist Attacks subject of Town Hall Meeting     Nutrition Educator Says “Eat Right, Feel Good, Look Great”   April 7, 2003   UTPA Gears up for National Alcohol Screening Day April 10     Students honored at 24 Annual Awards and Recognitions Convocation     26 Annual South Texas Upward Bound Bowl hosted by UTPA     Campus safety and terrorist attacks topic of forum   April 4, 2003   Nine Rio Grande Valley schools honored for exemplary work in education   April 3, 2003   Teacher Job Expo held at UTPA Fieldhouse   April 2, 2003   Annual Teacher Job Expo to be held at UTPA Fieldhouse   April 1, 2003   Student Farm Worker March held at UTPA     Farm Worker Success Stories among National Farm Workers Week Highlights   March 31, 2003   UTPA students take part in César Chávez Day Celebration   March 28, 2003   Free will seminar held at UTPA   March 27, 2003   Angel Investor Program provides scholarships to 12 UTPA employees     National Farm Worker Awareness Week March 28-April 4   March 26, 2003   Nine Valley schools will be honored at “Evening of Excellence”   March 25, 2003   UTPA Readies for Annual Staff Awards   March 24, 2003   UTPA Professor serves 43 years in local organization   March 20, 2003   Dr. Michael Parenti, noted Political Scientist and author, to speak at UTPA   March 19, 2003   Governor Rick Perry and Merkafon Teleperformance come to Edinburg   March 12, 2003   Xerox donates $11, 500 to the University   March 7, 2003   Blockbuster and UTPA partner for third annual "Book for a Buck"     UTPA political science professor speaks out on war in Iraq     Student Financial Services receives $20,000 for scholarships   March 6, 2003   More than 900 Valley students attend annual Financial Aid Fair   March 5, 2003   Youngest crowd visits the UT Pan American campus     30th annual Career Day and federal agency panel held at UTPA   March 4, 2003   UTPA HUB Vendor Furniture Show   March 3, 2003   NAITCP to set up satellite office at UTPA     Hinojosa speaks on education at UTPA   February 27, 2003   NAITCP holds quarterly meeting at Edinburg/UTPA for the first time   February 26, 2003   Bronc-O-Days Homecoming Court named   February 25, 2003   Former U.S. Congressman “Kika” de la Garza speaks to UTPA students     McAllen Medical Center Foundation makes scholarship contribution   February 24, 2003   Mexican-American Author Gary Soto visits UTPA     Chi Chi Rodiguez will tee off for UTPA   February 21, 2003   IBM’s Nick Donofrio visits with high school students at UTPA   February 20, 2003   Rio Grande Valley students tune in to UTPA mentor’s program     Molly Ivins speaks to students at the Student Leadership Conference   February 19, 2003   Los Alamos National Laboratory representative speaks at UTPA   February 18, 2003   Former Congressman Kika de la Garza will speak to UTPA students     Endowment to benefit engineering students at UTPA     Eastman new dean for College of Science and Engineering   February 17, 2003   Department of Rehabilitative Services provides opportunities for UTPA students and community     UTPA theatre serves college and community     11th Annual UTPA Financial Aid Fair set for March 6   February 14, 2003   International Accounting Expert on UTPA Campus     UTPA Bronc O Days activities set for Saturday   February 13, 2003   Lockheed Martin supports UTPA student scholarships   February 10, 2003   First graduates reminisce about their college years     UTPA Bookstore to host President’s Day Book Sale   February 7, 2003   McAllen Sports donates $25,000 to GEAR UP programs   February 4, 2003   UTPA students mourn loss of the Columbia seven   February 3, 2003   UTPA increases enrollment by 10 percent   January 30, 2003   UTPA Writing Center might be right for you   January 29, 2003   UTPA Regional Biotech laboratory program successful after first semester   January 28, 2003   Hidalgo County Judge gives UTPA Political Science class an "A"   January 27, 2003   USDA presents $20,000 check to UTPA for economic development     Mexican-American Author Gary Soto to visit UTPA   January 24, 2003   Giuliani gives lesson in leadership     UTPA Engineering Club brings home national prize   January 17, 2003   International Women's Board donates $15,000 to UTPA   January 16, 2003   Spring semester classes begin at UTPA     UTPA Professor is honored at Canadian Alma Mater     UTPA joins UT System campuses in promoting nanoscience/technology   January 13, 2003   2003 Fiesta Pan Americana set for Feb. 15   January 10, 2003   UTPA Information Booth to benefit visitors   January 8, 2003   Senator Carlos F. Truan honored for 30 years of public service     UTPA students have time to register for spring through Jan. 10   January 6, 2003   Endowment to benefit students   December 17, 2002   Austin philanthropists set up scholarship fund   December 14, 2002   Graduates receive degrees during fall commencement ceremonies   December 11, 2002   Officials break ground for research division of RAHC in Edinburg   December 10, 2002   UTPA Accounting Department Tees Off     UTPA holding registration for spring semester   December 9, 2002   Night of Lights draws record crowd   December 5, 2002   Long, Peterson, Barrera and Pagan to speak at December commencement   November 25, 2002   Auditions for “Good News” scheduled in December   November 22, 2002   Winners of Solar Car competition are rewarded with laptop computers   November 21, 2002   UTPA Concert Band to perform Nov. 26     Students sign up at Volunteer Services Fair     UTPA students bring home first place in weight lifting competition   November 20, 2002   Alumni honored for their contribution to UTPA during annual dinner   November 19, 2002   Global Week 2002 – “Asia and Europe in the 21st Century”     Endowed donors, scholarship recipients honored during annual luncheon   November 18, 2002   Texas Spanish heritage celebrated at first of its kind conference     Global Week 2002 – Asia and Europe in the 21st Century   November 15, 2002   South Texas Higher Education Foundation donates $10,000 to UTPA   November 14, 2002   Rio Grande Valley campaign to promote statewide education plan plants seeds, promises to nurture students   November 12, 2002   College for Texans campaign to encourage Valley students     UTPA Alumni Association announces recipients for 2002 Distinguished Alumni Awards banquet   November 11, 2002   Students line up to await the grand opening of Café a la Cart in the UTPA library lobby   November 8, 2002   UTPA honors memory of former mathematics professor   November 7, 2002   UTPA basketball teams ready for season     UTPA to honor memory of former mathematics professor     STRIVE Conference gives students and their parents lots to think about   November 6, 2002   Valley family establishes UTPA scholarship in honor of educator     UTPA Purchasing department hosts 2nd annual HUB Vendor Fair     UTPA College of Education receives $1.5 million grant for teacher certification program   November 2, 2002   UTPA dedicates new Visitors Center and unveils bronze Bronc   November 1, 2002   Clark Gallery announces new art exhibition, Oct. 31-Nov. 16   October 31, 2002   UTPA gets into the spirit of Halloween   October 29, 2002   UTPA employees learn more about safety at training program   October 24, 2002   UTPA honored with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Star Award     Wal-Mart donates $10,000 for student scholarships     H.E.B. executive joins UTPA Foundation Board   October 23, 2002   UTPA and STCC sign articulation agreement for teacher preparation   October 21, 2002   Educators reunite to celebrate UTPA 75th anniversary   October 18, 2002   HESTEC features Congressional Forum on Science Literacy     Michael Dell visits UTPA during HESTEC Week   October 17, 2002   Leadership Day attracts 15,000 Valley students     Sci-Tech Expo attracts Valley parents and children   October 16, 2002   Edinburg students tour U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and rescue boat   October 15, 2002   GEAR UP students learn about science and technology during Exploration Day     Valley students rev up engines at HESTEC Solar Car Competition   October 14, 2002   HESTEC opens with 1,000 participants on Math and Educator Day     Partners in Education at UTPA   October 11, 2002   UTPA departments celebrate Spirit Week Oct. 7-11     UTPA named finalist for the THECB Star Award     UTPA enrollment climbs to more than 14,000 for fall semester     UTPA gears up for HESTEC, Oct. 14-19   October 10, 2002   PA students honor UTPA provost     Students show their school spirit at pep rally   October 8, 2002   UTPA awarded ExxonMobil grant     UTPA to host 2nd annual HUB Vendor Fair   October 2, 2002   Department honors Hispanic heritage with Poetry Festival     UTPA Alumni Association donates $75,000 for University Scholars   September 25, 2002   UTPA and Coca-Cola: Two Sparkling Institutions Join Forces   September 24, 2002   UTPA students celebrate heritage with food     Masquerade Ball to benefit UTPA women’s athletics   September 23, 2002   UTPA Dance Ensemble presents fall concert, Oct. 17-19     UTPA GEAR UP looking for academic tutors     Target Corporation donates $10,000 to UTPA   September 19, 2002   Texas legislators meet with students from UTPA   September 18, 2002   Open auditions for University Theatre play   September 11, 2002   Remembering 9-11-01   September 10, 2002   UTPA students provide photos for Texas history books     UTPA to recognize 13 as ‘Notable Valley Hispanics’   September 9, 2002   Governor Rick Perry speaks about higher education at UTPA   September 5, 2002   UTPA Pharmacy students receive scholarships   August 30, 2002   UTPA 75th anniversary celebration begins this fall     Lon Kruger, Coca-Cola make largest donations to UTPA Athletics   August 27, 2002   City of Weslaco honors UTPA with proclamation   August 14, 2002   Student Outreach Services office changes its name   August 9, 2002   Tex PREP students honor UTPA with 75th anniversary mural   August 7, 2002   Plans underway for Department of Educational Leadership alumni reunion     UTPA offers extended office hours for students   August 1, 2002   “Book for a Buck” promotion raises $10,000 for UTPA Foundation   July 31, 2002   Photography exhibit on display at Library   July 29, 2002   Shell contributes to Tex-PREP effort   July 24, 2002   UT System LSAMP director visits program students, faculty   July 22, 2002   Alumni Association hosts special event at Aug. 18 baseball game   July 19, 2002   UTPA looking to expand academic offerings in Starr County     Nominations now accepted for fall distinguished alumni banquet     International students learn about web design at UTPA   July 17, 2002   Nominations now accepted for Notable Valley Hispanics exhibit     Lady Bronc golfer Infante receives Ann LaMantia Scholarship   July 16, 2002   Science teachers participate in UTPA environmental program   July 12, 2002   UTPA hosts migration forum on national and international issues   July 10, 2002   College of Education prepares students for technology in the classroom     Masquerade Ball to benefit women’s athletics at UTPA   July 9, 2002   UTPA engineering students shine at SAE Mini Baja 2002 competition   July 2, 2002   Project Alianza hosts quarterly meeting at University   June 28, 2002   Commerce Sec. Evans discusses minority business development   June 25, 2002   'Latina' final performance of PASS season     Community Health Worker committee meets at UTPA   June 24, 2002   Offices to have extended hours for Summer II   June 21, 2002   UTPA’s Regional Biotech training sessions set to begin     UTPA student awarded scholarship from Texas State Bank   June 20, 2002   UTPA prepares for NCAA athletic certification   June 17, 2002   UTPA joins TWC on $498,000 grant to assist Valley workforce   June 14, 2002   Rylander discusses economic outlook for border region at UTPA visit   June 13, 2002   PASS season continues with 'Lost in Yonkers'     Donors honored at fourth annual UTPA Heritage Society dinner   June 11, 2002   Summer enrollment up by more than 1,000 students at UTPA     PASS begins season with 'Comic Potential' June 20-23   June 7, 2002   University remembers DeSpain at memorial service   June 6, 2002   UTPA Physics for Teachers program assists Donna school teachers   June 5, 2002   Med Aid Pharmacy/Medical Equipment provides scholarship for UTPA   June 4, 2002   UTPA Department of Educational Leadership to honor its alumni in fall   May 29, 2002   UTPA hosts 39th annual Small Business Week Luncheon     Health information sought for System inventory publication   May 23, 2002   UTPA among nation’s best for Hispanics, magazine reports   May 22, 2002   UTPA conducts first emergency mock disaster drill     Honour society hosts scholarship and induction ceremony     IBM executive shares vision, advice with University students   May 16, 2002   GEAR UP Kick-Off Conference promotes higher education, academic excellence     UTPA hosts annual UT System information technology conference   May 15, 2002   UTPA, UTHSC San Antonio sign medical student agreement   May 13, 2002   Local law enforcement officers honored at UTPA ceremony   May 11, 2002   Day Two packs in crowds of spectators at commencement exercises   May 10, 2002   Engineering students design fire fighting robots for class project     UTPA conducts first-ever Friday night graduation ceremony   May 9, 2002   University Theatre celebrating three anniversaries in coming year   May 8, 2002   18-year-old student receives degree at spring commencement   May 3, 2002   MIM treats UTPA personnel to thank you barbecue     Graduation ceremonies May 10-11   May 2, 2002   Professor Carlson named Senior Fulbright Scholar to Brazil   April 29, 2002   College Assistance Migrant Program celebrates success at banquet   April 28, 2002   Galleries to host annual Stu