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Oct '11
31
Enrollment reaches record numbers at UTPA, tops 19,000 students
Enrollment at The University of Texas-Pan American has reached its highest level with over 19,000 students now attending the institution. UTPA is well on track to succeed in the Closing the Gaps campaign – an initiative set up by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to ensure educational success for all students.


Oct '11
27
Hidalgo County Health Department offers meningitis vaccine at UTPA
Leslie Limas, a nursing student at The University of Texas-Pan American, said she isn’t afraid of needles as much as she is afraid of the risks of contracting meningitis.


Oct '11
26
UTPA Carnival of the Great Pumpkin will be a real treat
The University of Texas-Pan American invites all souls to celebrate its 45th annual Carnival of the Great Pumpkin on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6-10 p.m. at the UTPA Fieldhouse. More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the event, which is free and open to the UTPA community and public.


Oct '11
25
Vote early at UTPA through Nov. 4
The University of Texas-Pan American will house an early voting polling site at the Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex (WRSC) from Oct. 24-Nov. 4 and is urging the UTPA community and Hidalgo County residents to cast ballots there.


Oct '11
25
UTPA welcomes alumni at mixer held at IBC Bank
The University of Texas-Pan American Office of Alumni Relations and the UTPA Alumni Association hosted its first outreach event for former students in McAllen Oct. 18 at IBC Bank corporate headquarters.


Oct '11
20
UTPA pharmacy students lend a helping hand
About 200 people turned up for free medical screenings and immunizations Oct. 20 at a health fair sponsored by the University of Texas-Pan American/University of Texas at Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program. The goal is to raise awareness in the community on what pharmacists can do to support the local population


Oct '11
18
BSN program at UTPA hosts community health fair
Maritza Zuniga, a nursing student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at The University of Texas-Pan American, found inspiration to pursue a career in nursing after knowing her grandfather was diagnosed with a chronic illness.


Oct '11
18
UTPA installs solar radiation tracking system
Electrical Engineering students at The University of Texas-Pan American are finding out how much power can be harnessed from the sun with a new solar radiation tracking system.


Oct '11
17
2011 Global Lens foreign film series begins Nov. 10 at UTPA
If you would like to experience some entertaining and evocative stories from around the world, get ready for the 2011 Global Lens series that will begin Nov. 10 at The University of Texas-Pan American.


Oct '11
17
UTPA teams with STARS to provide scholarships for students
Cynthia Tran says her desire to become a doctor stems from her interest in science and the complexity of the human body.


Oct '11
14
Chinese delegation on fact-finding mission at UTPA
Delegates from a highly esteemed Chinese university visited The University of Texas-Pan American Oct. 10 to search for collaborative research projects, expand their partnership and possibly launch a joint degree program.


Oct '11
14
UTPA strengthens partnership with school districts at Leadership Alliance meeting
The University of Texas-Pan American is receiving more entering freshmen who are ready for the rigors of higher education, thanks to local school districts.


Oct '11
13
Healthy eating habits endorsed at UTPA
The Office of Sustainability at The University of Texas-Pan American continued its string of workshops endorsing green living Oct. 5 with a presentation on healthy food preparation, affordable eating and creating healthy menus.


Oct '11
13
It's all in the name!
We're inviting students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to weigh in and help us come up with creative names for University-owned facilities away from the 1201 W. University Drive main campus site that will become home to a variety of important academic, student affairs and community outreach programs.


Oct '11
12
UT System institutions, philanthropists commit to helping the Rio Grande Valley at Vista Summit
As the population of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas continues to grow, the educational, health care and economic development opportunities must increase with it.


Oct '11
12
Deadline for essay contest to meet Dr. Maya Angelou is Oct. 17
The UTPA Distinguished Speakers Series (DSS) is offering University students the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to meet legendary poet and author Dr. Maya Angelou, Monday, Oct. 24.


Oct '11
12
Business leaders discuss tips for success at annual COBA symposium
Loving what you do as a career is one piece of the sound advice picked up by students in the College of Business Administration (COBA) at The University of Texas-Pan American during its annual Business Symposium held Sept. 28.


Oct '11
11
UTPA promotes journalism careers for local high school students
Potential news anchors, reporters and photographers from all over the Rio Grande Valley spent Sept. 24 snapping shots and covering breaking news at The University of Texas-Pan American’s Fifth Annual Communication Seminar.


Oct '11
11
Bronc pride abounds during annual Spirit Week
Experience some old traditions and some new spirit-raising events during Spirit Week at The University of Texas-Pan American.


Oct '11
11
Annual Counselor Update at UTPA provides current college going information
Nearly 175 school district personnel from across South Texas attended the 10th annual Counselor Update event Oct. 7 at The University of Texas-Pan American.


Oct '11
6
"An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou" kicks off 2011-2012 Distinguished Speakers Series
"The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom."


Oct '11
5
Two UTPA programs honored among best in nation at increasing degree completion by Latinos
Two programs at The University of Texas-Pan American were recognized Sept. 27 by Excelencia in Education as among the nation's top programs designed to increase degree completion among Latinos.


Oct '11
5
10th annual HESTEC Community Day draws thousands to UTPA
The University of Texas-Pan American wrapped up another successful Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Week Oct. 1 as thousands came to campus for the 10th annual event's Community Day.


Oct '11
5
Fulbright Scholar Mark Cloet visits UTPA
Europe and the Rio Grande Valley are miles apart on the map and are different in their customs and languages, but according to Fulbright Scholar Mark Cloet, art brings the two cultures together though its dialect.


Oct '11
3
Valley students partner with UTPA and excel again at BizFest
A pair of Rio Grande Valley students took home top honors at the national competition of BizFest, an innovative and rigorous entrepreneurial training program where junior and senior high school students learn how to channel their interests into profitable ventures.


Oct '11
3
Alumni of UTPA PA program start scholarship to honor Frank Ambriz
Elena Santoy and fellow physician assistants who graduated from The University of Texas-Pan American's Physician Assistant Studies Program (PASP) credit their success to Frank Ambriz, the program's director and founder.