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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. UTRGV's core priorities are: Student Success Educational Opportunities Health and Medical Education Research Impacting the Rio Grande Valley and Beyond and Community Engagement. On behalf of our faculty and staff, welcome to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Innovation. Opportunity. Purpose. Careers. That is what the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is about. With campuses throughout the Valley, UTRGV empowers successful futures, enhances daily life, and lets our region shine as a global innovator in higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technology that inspires positive change. Our mission is "To transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas, and the world through an innovative and accessible educational environment that promotes student success, research, creative works, health and well-being, community engagement, sustainable development, and commercialization of university discoveries." Our world needs a new kind of professional. At UTRGV, that is what our bilingual, bicultural, and bi-literate learning experience delivers. With more than 120 programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, we are driven by visionary thinking, the most modern technology, internationally acclaimed faculty, and offerings necessary for students to achieve career success and make a difference in the Valley, the Americas, and the world. With personalized mentorship from world-class faculty, leading-edge facilities and technology, opportunities for the significant research, and a setting in the Rio Grande Valley that delivers unparalleled learning outlets for everything from aerospace, to international business, to cultural border studies, to marine biology, UTRGV's undergraduate learning experience is focused entirely on student success. In addition to the depth and breadth of knowledge you will gain from our core curriculum, majors, and minors, you will also benefit from the kind of hands-on, active learning that brings that knowledge to life and applies it in meaningful ways. Internships. Service-learning. Study abroad. Research. Field and lab work. Capstone experiences. And our Honors College will offer even more significant academic challenges and learning opportunities. The purpose of Student Academic Success is to help students in the Rio Grande Valley make a successful transition from high school and two-year institutions to UTRGV and to make substantial progress through the end of their bachelor's degrees and beyond. We are committed to providing the tools that students need to flourish. Student Services is dedicated to providing support to students in resolving a diverse number of obstacles faced along the way to the achievement of their academic career. The Counseling Center provides free and confidential counseling services for UTRGV students to address mental health concerns and seeks to promote personal growth and well-being among our campus community through education and outreach activities. The UTRGV Career Center assists undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni who seek help in formulating and implementing career plans. Various programs and workshops are offered each semester to assist students in selecting a major or trying to relate educational experiences to employment opportunities. Our office provides students with essential services to help them in their career endeavors. Whether finding a major, critiquing résumés, or preparing for an interview, we are here every step of the way. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2013 as the first major public university of the 21st century in Texas. This transformative initiative provided the opportunity to expand educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley, including a new School of Medicine. It made it possible for the region's residents to benefit from the Permanent University Fund – a public endowment contributing support to the University of Texas System and other institutions. UTRGV has campuses and off-campus research and teaching sites throughout the Rio Grande Valley, including in Boca Chica Beach, Brownsville (formerly The University of Texas at Brownsville campus), Edinburg (formerly The University of Texas-Pan American campus), Harlingen, McAllen, Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, and South Padre Island. UTRGV, a comprehensive academic institution, enrolled its first class in the fall of 2015, and the School of Medicine welcomed its first class in the summer of 2016. View full university

The University's new 190-acre campus is located in Rio Grande, Ohio, nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of the state's Southeastern region, offering students the safety associated with a small town. The Rio Grande campus is an oasis of learning, innovation, and technology in the region. The institution's strengths lie in a faculty of teacher/scholars dedicated to both the academic and humanistic growth of every student programs that are academically challenging and numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement. As America's unique private/public institution of higher education, Rio Grande's mission is to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. The University of the the Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. Rio will continue to be a learner-centered community. It will continually provide support, developmental activities, and modern equipment for faculty, staff, and students. This support enables the faculty and staff to increase the ongoing learning and academic achievements of the students. Rio will consistently provide an environment where learning is the priority, and excellent teaching is honored. The institution will respond quickly to regional, state, national, and international needs. The University of Rio Grande offers a variety of opportunities for students to be involved in campus life. Numerous recreational, educational, and cultural activities are offered throughout the academic year to accommodate the diverse interests of our students. Past events have included ski and hiking trips, concerts, coffeehouse acts, comedians, out-door carnival attractions, simulators, dances, fundraisers, professional hockey games, and NFL games. Student interests are the driving force behind planning campus activities. The Student Planning Board comprises student leaders interested in enhancing the college experience and is responsible for planning most campus events. The group is open to all interested students. The University of Rio Grande offers a variety of opportunities for students to be involved in campus life. Numerous recreational, educational, and cultural activities are offered throughout the academic year to accommodate the diverse interests of our students. Past events have included ski and hiking trips, concerts, coffeehouse acts, comedians, out-door carnival attractions, simulators, dances, fundraisers, professional hockey games, and NFL games. Student interests are the driving force behind planning campus activities. Rio Grande's unique collaboration as the only combined community college and private University in the United States gives you a one-of-a-kind advantage: an outstanding education at an affordable price. It is the only institution of higher learning in the country where many students take their core classes at the community-college rate and continue or complete their education at a private university without the inconvenience of transferring to another school. Scholarships and financial aid are available to make the Rio Grande even more affordable. Everyone attending the Rio Grande has access to all the benefits of going to a private college: modern instructional facilities, resident life, a performing arts center, distinguished professors, one-on-one personal attention, and professional athletic facilities, including an Olympic size pool. The Rio Grande is as unique as you are. Throughout its 139-year history, the University of Rio Grande has recorded significant accomplishments, including academic achievement and new buildings that provide instructional space for more than 2000 students. The Rio Grande remains committed to meeting the educational needs of southern Ohio and helping the region's people improve their lives. However, the institution now attracts many of its students from a global market compared to its beginnings in 1876 when only residents attended the Rio Grande. Although Rio now includes a variety of new cyberspace options for learning, with distance-learning courses through the Internet, the institution's goal remains the same as Permelia Atwood envisioned. Personalized attention to students continues to be the heart and soul of Rio Grande. View full university