The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg is a premier Hispanic-Serving Institution celebrated for its exceptional affordability and its distinctive identity as a bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate university. Prospective students are drawn to its highly regarded programs in the health professions—anchored by the state-of-the-art UTRGV School of Medicine—as well as robust offerings in engineering, business, and sciences. On campus, you will experience a vibrant, culturally rich student life energized by Division I Vaqueros athletics, active student organizations, and a welcoming, supportive community deeply connected to the Rio Grande Valley. Setting UTRGV apart is its generous Tuition Advantage program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for many qualifying students, alongside unique hands-on research opportunities like the STArgate space technology partnership.
Wikipedia:The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university with its main campus in Edinburg, Texas, United States, and multiple other campuses throughout the Rio Grande Valley. It is the southernmost member of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was created by the Texas legislature in 2013 after the consolidation of the University of Texas at Brownsville and the University of Texas–Pan American.
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