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LeaderShape is leading with integrity one student at a time

A just, caring and thriving world where we all lead with integrity and a healthy disregard for the impossible is the vision set forth by the LeaderShape Institute which has brought more than 50 students together for a one week experience starting... Full story

City of Edinburg works with UTPA to improve drainage issue near campus

The University of Texas-Pan American is working with Edinburg city leaders to address the rain drainage matter affecting campus. James Langabeer, UTPA vice president for Business Affairs, signed a Memorandum of Agreement Friday, Jan. 8, with... Full story

Student Health Services at UTPA achieves accreditation

The University of Texas-Pan American announced Dec. 18 that its Student Health Services has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). UTPA Student Health Services is one of only seven university... Full story

Moving In: Nelsen to live on campus for first month of presidency

Students who live in The University of Texas-Pan American’s Bronc Village and residence halls have a new neighbor, UTPA’s President Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, who is living on campus for the first month of his presidency starting Jan. 1.... Full story

UTPA Police Department brings national organization to campus

Have you thought of a career in law enforcement? Does being a police officer or federal agent appeal to you? The University of Texas-Pan American Police Department is going to help you get the experience you need to be successful by offering the Law... Full story

State praises College of Education’s educator standards

The University of Texas-Pan American College of Education recently learned the state has recognized its teacher curriculum as exemplary according to a report by the Texas Education Agency Division of Educator Standards. The five-year compliance... Full story

Mechanical engineering student's dream of working for NASA comes true

Rick Ybarra, a mechanical engineering student at The University of Texas-Pan American, said his interest in working for NASA started in his early childhood when he asked his mom if he could watch a space shuttle launch to the International Space... Full story

UTPA makes local high school students’ wish lists a reality

Scholarships, laptops and calculators are on many students’ wish lists. The University of Texas-Pan American has recently made those wishes come true for 16 Rio Grande Valley high school GEAR UP students. On Dec. 1, the Region One GEAR UP:... Full story

The Best Linguists are Right Here: Dr. Deborah Cole

When you enter the classroom of Dr. Deborah Cole, who is teaching a Language and Culture course, the youthful looking assistant professor is indistinguishable among the circle her students are gathered in like a family around a dinner table to... Full story

Solar panels lead UTPA into a brighter future in sustainability efforts

Imagine being able to generate your own electricity and produce energy. Dr. Jaime Ramos, an engineering professor from The University of Texas-Pan American, is teaching his electrical engineering students to do just that with the addition of... Full story

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