The second cohort of Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers, under the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation, includes 11 recipients from UTRGV. Shown here are eight of the UTRGV recipients, at the UTRGV Education Complex on the Edinburg Campus – (from left) Gaspar Garcia, Diana Salas, Roger Juarez, Theresa Garza, Patricia Fuentes, Lariza Vazquez, Robert Torres and Keyla Ochoa. A total of 134 new scholars were selected and are committed to teaching in majority economically disadvantaged Texas public schools or in hard-to-fill subject areas. Each will receive an $8,000 scholarship annually for up to four years, as well as ongoing training, mentorship and networking opportunities provided by the foundation. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

Eleven students named Charles Butt Scholars

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South Texas College has been bestowed the inaugural “Seal of Excelencia” by Washington D.C.-based Excelencia in Education. STC was the only higher education institution in the Valley to receive the designation and demonstrates success in serving Latino students according to the organization, which announced STC as the Seal’s recipient June 20.

South Texas College sole Valley recipient of inaugural ‘Seal of Excelencia”

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TSTC Profile of Excellence

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TSTC was the Answer to Biomedical Equipment Alum’s Prayers

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Ysasi Sr. holds a photo of his son proudly who's currently an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University. Ysasi Sr. has parlayed his years of experience into a teaching position at South Texas College, where he has been a beloved instructor of social work since 2003. It’s a job that takes advantage of his greatest strength: his years as a social worker in almost any setting imaginable.

Focusing on Your Strengths: A Father and Son Story

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TSTC students study, complete homework and relax in between classes at the TSTC Veterans Center, which assists military service members, veterans and their families.

TSTC earns first Military Spouse Friendly designation

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UTRGV recently hosted its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards, the highest honor an alumnus of UTRGV or one of its legacy institutions can receive. The awards recognize high-achieving individuals who have made significant contributions to society, honoring the legacy of excellence at UTRGV through civic accomplishments, careers, and philanthropic endeavors. Shown here are (back row, from left) UTRGV President Guy Bailey; Dr. Nolan Perez, member of The UT System Board of Regents; and Dr. Kelly Scrivner, UTRGV vice president for Institutional Advancement; (front row, from left) 2019 UTRGV Distinguished Alumni Award honorees Sister Norma Pimentel and Mary Rose Cardenas. Not shown is honoree James ‘Jim’ Hickey, who was unable to attend the awards ceremony. (UTRGV Photo by Silver Salas.)

Three Outstanding Community Leaders Recognized as UTRGV 2019 Distinguished Alumni

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Eighteen UTRGV students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to fund their studies abroad this summer. This year marks the highest number of Gilman Scholarships awarded to students since the first UTRGV applications were submitted in 2017. Pictured are a few of the scholarship winners and faculty from L to R: Alexandra Salinas from Mission, Jaquelin Duenez from Hidalgo, Rodrigo Padron from McAllen, Ping Xu, assistant professor of Graphic Design; Dr. Mark Anderson, Honors College dean; Alan Earhart, director of International Programs and Partnerships; Emma Martinez from San Juan, Yaritza Marin from Weslaco, and Hortencia Montemayor from Pharr. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

UTRGV sends 18 Students Abroad with help from Gilman Scholarship

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“Permanent Art Collection: New Works” will be on display starting June 19 and will run through Aug. 9.

“Permanent Art Collection: New Works” exhibit to be displayed at STC

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Bringing Pride and Tradition: UTRGV Reveals Mascot

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