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UT Health RGV awarded $200,000 grant for pancreatic cancer research

By Timothy Chapman September 18, 2023

Timothy Chapman / Vaquero Radio UT Health RGV received a Cancer Prevention and Research Insitute of Texas (CPRIT) grant of $200,000 for pancreatic research on Aug. 18. According to cprit.state.tx.us,…

UTRGV new School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences

By Timothy Chapman September 18, 2023

Timothy Chapman / Vaquero Radio photo The UTRGV College of Science launched the School of Integrative Biological Chemical Sciences this fall semester. Which is combining the former departments of Biology…

Step by step UTRGV making history with their first-ever marching band

By Fernanda Gonzalez September 18, 2023

Fernanda Gonzalez / Vaquero Radio Photo The first marching band arrived at UTRGV at the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester. They expect to attract and invite new members to…

New changes on parking and transportation services

By Fernanda Gonzalez September 5, 2023

Fernanda Gonzalez Salazar / Vaquero Radio Four public meetings took place to discuss possible changes to UTRGV's Parking and Transportation services, and receive feedback from students on Aug. 9-11 on…

September is National Preparedness month

By Timothy Chapman September 5, 2023

Timothy Chapman / Vaquero Radio photo The month of September, National Preparedness month, has been recognized as a time to better understand and be educated, preparing citizens for emergencies such…

The worth of the Medical Service Fee

By Timothy Chapman August 28, 2023

Timothy Chapman 08/28/2023 UTRGV Brownsville student health clinic UTRGV Edinburg student health clinic photo courtesy Angelica Velasquez Timothy Chapman/Vaquero Radio On every UTRGV student bill, there is a flat rate…

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONTROLS STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS

By Fernanda Gonzalez August 28, 2023

Fernanda Gonzalez 08/28/23 Fernanda Gonzalez Salazar/Vaquero Radio With a simple click, Artificial Intelligence can create essays, research projects and even prevent students from using their critical thinking, UTRGV officials say.…

Revisiting Rusteberg Hall four months later

By Timothy Chapman August 28, 2023

Timothy Chapman 08/28/2023 Fernanda Gonzalez / Vaquero Radio Photo On April 17, Vaquero Radio released a story titled “Art Students Cry Out Are We Vaqueros or Rats?”. Four months have…

UTRGV developing DEI implementation plan

By Fernanda Gonzalez August 28, 2023

Fernanda Gonzalez 08/28/23 Fernanda Gonzalez / Vaquero Radio By Jan. 1, 2024, UTRGV will implement a plan that abides to the law banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs…

Researchers at UTRGV Work to Track Diseases in the Valley

By Edgar Garcia May 1, 2023

By Edgar Garcia Pictured above Dr. Feria (left) and Dr. Obary (right)Picture Provided by Tamer Oraby, taken by Jesus Alferez UTRGV Researchers Teresa Feria-Arroyo and Tamer Oraby have recently received…