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All CategoriesCommunity gathers to remember Edinburg high school studentfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanA few dozen students, faculty and staff from The University of Texas-Pan American, as well as members of the community, held a candlelight vigil Wednesday, Feb. 8 to remember... Read more...President letter to UT Pan Am Communityfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanDear UT Pan American Family and Friends, The Valley suffered a tremendous loss Monday morning, and the hurt burns deep in our hearts. Read more...UTPA alumnus tackles border securityfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanAlonzo Rafael Peña dreamed of becoming an elite track coach. The fate of The University of Texas-Pan American alumnus, however, took him on an entirely different route. Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Young woman's death ruled a suicidefrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanPreliminary autopsy results performed on the young woman whose body was found on The University of Texas-Pan American campus Feb. 6 indicate deathe manner of death was suicide. Read more...UTPA welcomes visionary donors to annual Heritage Society dinnerfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanAlicia Torres is a successful entrepreneur and business woman. She is also an alumna of The University of Texas-Pan American who credits her accomplished career to the education... Read more...Police identify body found at UTPAfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe body found on The University of Texas-Pan American campus, Monday, Feb. 6 has been identified as that of an 18 year-old-girl enrolled in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent... Read more...UTPA professor aims for global leadership by UTPA and its studentsfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanDr. Aziza Zemrani is bringing international attention to The University of Texas-Pan American and a transformative cultural awareness and understanding to her students whom she... Read more...UTPA Police investigating suspicious deathfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe University of Texas-Pan American Police Department and other law enforcement officials are investigating a suspicious death of an adult female whose body was found near an... Read more...Team McAllen Cycling establishes scholarships for UTPA studentsfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanMembers 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. Read more...UTPA volunteers want you to vote and have a voicefrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanTwenty-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... Read more...Coastal Studies Lab invites RGV students aboard a floating classroom Feb. 18from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe 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. Read more...Coastal Studies Lab invites RGV students aboard a floating classroom Feb. 18from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe 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. Read more...Gonzalez appointed interim vice provost for research and sponsored projectsfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanDr. 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... Read more...
UTPA reaches out to the community with Annual Graduate Fairfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe 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... Read more...Center for Subtropical Studies conference fosters collaboration to address environmental issuesfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanWorking 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... Read more...UTPA introduces new President's Ambassadorsfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe University of Texas-Pan American President Robert S. Nelsen and his wife Jody welcomed UTPA's new President's Ambassadors recently at their home. Read more...UTPA alumna leaves a lasting mark on educationfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanDuring 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:... Read more...
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas L. Friedman to speak at UTPAfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanIn 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... Read more...
Fall in love with UTPA hopes to attract new studentsfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe 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... Read more...UTPA Librarian recounts Edinburg's history in bookfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanWhen Janette Garcia moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1993 and began working for The University of Texas-Pan American, she realized she had arrived at someplace special. Read more...
ALEGRIA 2012 Concert Series begins Jan. 27 with dinner and showfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanCome and enjoy a taste of Rio Grande Valley culture at the opening of Ballet Folklórico UT-Pan American's ALEGRIA 2012 concert season Jan. 27 with an exclusive premiere... Read more...Laura Saenz named Associate Vice Provost for Curriculum, Teaching and Assessmentfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe Office of Undergraduate Studies at The University of Texas-Pan American has announced the appointment of Dr. Laura Saenz, a faculty member in UTPA's Department of... Read more...Reconnect with your Bronc family at Homecoming Week 2012from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanRichard Flores never expected to take a trip down memory lane when he saw an old picture of himself on a poster outside The University of Texas-Pan American's new Alumni... Read more...College Goal Sunday event to be held at UTPAfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe University of Texas-Pan American will host College Goal Sunday (CGS) Feb. 12 to assist students with financial aid and familiarize them with the campus. Read more...Two faculty directors named in Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learningfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanTwo faculty members at The University of Texas-Pan American were appointed recently to positions in the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning (SEEL) at the... Read more...Man's best friend provides stress relief for students at UTPAfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanFor some people, stress relief might come in the form of a nice vacation getaway or a day at a spa. For students at The University of Texas-Pan American worried about taking... Read more...University hosts Sixth Annual Seminar for new teachers Feb. 11from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanIn an effort to help new teachers prosper in their profession, The University of Texas-Pan American will host a conference Saturday, Feb. 11. Read more...Dolphin cared for at Coastal Studies Lab dies suddenly Jan. 6 at Galveston facilityfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe young male dolphin found stranded at South Padre Island (SPI) Dec. 21 and taken in and cared for initially by The University of Texas-Pan American's Coastal Studies Lab... Read more...UTPA installs veteran's memorial on campusfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanWhen you walk past the wildscape garden at The University of Texas-Pan American, you will notice something different: a 3-foot by 3-foot bronze memorial plaque honoring veterans... Read more...Several UTPA offices relocating to the Haggar Building in January 2012from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe University of Texas-Pan American will be relocating a number of offices that offer services to both students and the general public in January 2012. Read more...
UTPA alumni overcome adversity and pay it forwardfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanDr. Norma Iglesias and her husband Alvaro know the struggles of supporting one's family and pursuing an education. That is why the couple has now stepped forward to provide... Read more...UTPA Kinesiology Coordinator lends a helping hand through endowmentfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanDr. Juan Gonzalez, Kinesiology Coordinator at The University of Texas-Pan American, attributes his success to humble beginnings, a hard work ethic and long days working in the... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Edinburg, Texas with AmericanTowns Edinburg Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Hidalgo County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Edinburg organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Edinburg is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around EdinburgGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Edinburg areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Edinburg in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Texas is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk... Read more...An Invitation to our Edinburg Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Edinburg, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Coastal Studies Lab housing stranded dolphin found Dec. 21from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe University of Texas-Pan American Coastal Studies Lab (CSL) is frantically trying to save a young dolphin that was found on the beach at South Padre Island (SPI) this morning... Read more...Border economics symposium at UTPA draws national leaders, researchersfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThe important role of entrepreneurship to the economic development of the U.S.-Mexico border region was the focus of a symposium held in early December at The University of... Read more...UTPA faculty and staff share the Christmas spiritfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanPatients at Edinburg Children's Hospital celebrated Christmas early, thanks to faculty and staff from The University of Texas-Pan American. Read more...Nelsen to graduates: "It's about you"from:University of Texas-Pan AmericanHeather Martinez started college some 18 years ago. It just wasn't for her at the time, she said. Read more...Enter the Constitutional Essay Contest todayfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanIf you have not submitted your essay for the Constitutional Essay Contest at UT Pan American, you have until Jan. 31, 2012. Enter your essay today for a chance to win great prizes... Read more...Medical Spanish students donate toys to colonia childrenfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanMore than 75 students from The University of Texas-Pan American traveled to several colonias in San Carlos Dec. 10 to help children in need. Read more...UTPA mourns the death of ROTC instructor Lt. Kevin Petitfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanIt is with sadness we inform The University of Texas-Pan American community of the passing of Lt. Kevin Petit, a UTPA alumnus and a U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps... Read more...Nanotechnology research at UTPA leads to business growthfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanA high-tech company in the Rio Grande Valley that sells a machine that can revolutionize how nanofibers are made all started with the collaboration of two faculty members of The... Read more...State Farm and UTPA promotes financial literacy among Valley high school studentsfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanFive students from San Isidro High School demonstrated their newly-gained financial savvy Dec. 3 and walked away with iPads as winners of the State Farm Financial Literacy... Read more...UTPA alumni, friends, celebrate opening of new Alumni Centerfrom:University of Texas-Pan AmericanThere is no place like home. And on Thursday, Dec. 8, former students of The University of Texas-Pan American came to their new home at 2402 S. Closner Blvd., located next to the... Read more... |
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