The Office of Student Life and Transition Services sponsored the 12th Annual Adopt an Angel Program on December 17, 2006. The Adopt an Angel Program provides gifts for the children of UTPA students who qualify for Student Financial Aid. A total of 115 children of UTPA parents were provided with two gifts. The gift wishes are provided by UTPA students, administrators, faculty, and staff.

On December 17th students from the Student Leadership Program (SLP), Bronc Retention Initiatives Dedicated to Growth and Excellence Mentors and Protégés (B.R.I.D.G.E.) Program, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and the Ambassador and Protégé Program volunteered their time helping with decorations and set up, games and activities; such as face painting, ball toss and fish pond. They also served the family members a meal and were happy to be Santa's helpers by giving the children their gifts. They also dedicated their time after the event to help with the event's break down and clean up.

Community and University donors were also a part of the Adopt and Angel program: The University Program Board, La Mexicana Bakery, Quips N Quotes, McDonalds, Gateway Printing and Office Supply Inc., and Starbucks. Community sponsors were: Clark Chevrolet and Clark Knapp Honda.