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Team McAllen Cycling establishes scholarships for UTPA students

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Members of Team McAllen Cycling presented a $3,000 check to The University of Texas-Pan American recently to establish a scholarship in the group's name.

UTPA volunteers want you to vote and have a voice

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Twenty-four students, staff and faculty at The University of Texas-Pan American were deputized on campus Jan. 30 to assist with voter registration prior to the March 5 voter registration deadline for the spring 2012 elections.

Coastal Studies Lab invites RGV students aboard a floating classroom Feb. 18

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

The University of Texas-Pan American Coastal Studies Lab (CSL) is offering an exciting hands-on immersion into marine science Saturday, Feb. 18 for Rio Grande Valley children.

Gonzalez appointed interim vice provost for research and sponsored projects

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

Dr. Miguel Gonzalez, who has been serving as associate dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been selected to serve as interim vice provost for Research and Sponsored Projects at The University of Texas-Pan American.

UTPA reaches out to the community with Annual Graduate Fair

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

The Office of Graduate Studies at The University of Texas-Pan American is providing a one-stop shop for the entire community to learn about the master's and doctoral programs offered at UTPA during the upcoming annual Graduate Fair.

Center for Subtropical Studies conference fosters collaboration to address environmental issues

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

Working together to tackle the issues threatening the environment of the South Texas border region was the focus of the first Conference in Subtropical Biology held recently at The University of Texas-Pan American.

UTPA introduces new President's Ambassadors

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

The University of Texas-Pan American President Robert S. Nelsen and his wife Jody welcomed UTPA's new President's Ambassadors recently at their home.

UTPA alumna leaves a lasting mark on education

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

During a time when most women, especially Hispanic women, were expected to stay home and raise a family, Macaria de la Garza Gorena did the unthinkable according to her community: she went to college.

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas L. Friedman to speak at UTPA

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

In his latest book, "That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back," Thomas L. Friedman makes recommendations for meeting four major challenges currently facing the United States: globalization, the information technology revolution, chronic deficits and unbalanced energy consumption.

Fall in love with UTPA hopes to attract new students

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 PST

The University of Texas-Pan American is welcoming prospective students on campus for it's "Fall in Love With UTPA" event Feb. 4 to let them decide if they make a good match.