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UTPA News - ADVANCE Grant
UTPA's Dr. Marie Mora, a professor of economics and Vice Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs, discusses how the university is encouraging more women to pursue careers in higher education, particularly in the STEM fields. Through the National Science Foundation's ADVANCE grant, the project has addressed issues that have constrained the recruitment, retention and advancement of women faculty at UT Pan American.
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UTPA News - Entrepreneurship Among Hispanics on the Rise
Hispanics have been starting their own businesses at a faster rate than any other demographic in the United States over the past decade. UTPA professors Drs. Alberto Dávila and Marie Mora have written a book that looks at this trend.
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UTPA News - First White Coat Ceremony for Nursing Students
You may have heard of medical schools having white coat ceremonies to welcome its newest students, but The University of Texas-Pan American is one of a select few schools to start offering this rite of passage to its nursing students. The white coat ceremony was held at UTPA's Student Union Theater on September 19, 2014.
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UTPA News - Included for Life Mobile App
A professor at The University of Texas-Pan American has developed a new app to help teachers and caregivers of children with disabilities better understand what these youngsters are going through.
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UTPA News - Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion exhibit
The University of Texas-Pan American is offering the community a look into the works of Leonardo DaVinci.
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UTPA News - Railway Safety Summer Camp
About 600 elementary and middle school students are on the fast track to learning about science and engineering at The University of Texas-Pan American's first-ever University Transportation Center for Railway Safety Summer Camp.
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UTPA News - Tuba Euphonium Ensemble
UTPA's Tuba Euphonium Ensemble has been entertaining many while giving students the opportunity to be in the limelight.
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UTPA News - Women's Soccer
A new era is about to begin at The University of Texas-Pan American. UTPA's inaugural women's soccer team is getting ready for its first game August 27, 2014. And fans are already excited to cheer on the Broncs.
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UTPA News - Zen Recovery Center
The college years can be the best times for people. They can also be the among the most stressful, causing some to turn to substance abuse. That's why The University of Texas-Pan American has opened a center to help students battle addiction and succeed in school.
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UTPA Pillar of Success 2014 - Dan Martinez
Dan, president and CEO Martinez & Associates, L.P., a successful sales tax consulting group in Houston, is also the president of the UTPA Houston Alumni Chapter, which is one of the largest Bronc chapters. Dan takes great pride in the thousands of dollars in scholarships raised by the Houston group each year for UTPA students from their area and for the group's service to the community.
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UTPA Pillar of Success 2014 - Jose Daniel "Danny" Saenz
With a highly successful 26-year career with the Texas Department of Insurance, Danny has risen from examiner trainee to deputy commissioner and is an in-demand international consultant and presenter on issues related to the insurance industry and its regulation. In 2011, Danny received the prestigious Robert Dineen Award, NAIC's highest individual honor in recognition of outstanding achievement as a career regulator.
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UTPA Pillar of Success 2014 - Pablo Vela Jr
After building an outstanding accounting career, Pablo is enjoying a transition into retirement after more than four decades with the prestigious Rio Grande Valley accounting firm of Long Chilton, LLP. In his 41st year with the firm, he has been a partner, has been in charge of the McAllen office and in charge of the entire firm, and is now in an advisory "of counsel" role.
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UTRGV Press Conference - The South Texas Diabetes & Obesity Institute
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its medical school are poised to become an internationally recognized epicenter for the research and treatment of diabetes and obesity. UTRGV leaders announced Monday morning that renowned genetics and infectious diseases expert Sarah Williams-Blangero, Ph.D., has been appointed director of the South Texas Diabetes & Obesity Institute, a new research, clinical and education program being established at UTRGV. Williams-Blangero, former chair of the Department of Genetics at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, is bringing 21 additional researchers and support staff with her to the Rio Grande Valley. “With the recruitment of Dr. Williams-Blangero and her team, UTRGV will achieve instantaneous national and international recognition for our health sciences research capabilities,” said Francisco Fernandez, M.D., dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine. “These researchers have worked with over 15,000 study volunteers from San Antonio to Nepal, and their work spans the spectrum of medicine from diabetes and obesity to heart disease, osteoporosis, psychiatric disease, cancer and infectious diseases.” The South Texas Diabetes & Obesity Institute is being established to advance research of diabetes and obesity, develop better treatments and ultimately improve the health of residents in South Texas and beyond. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and roughly 30 percent of South Texans have diabetes, making the region a prime location to examine the genetics of the complex disease.
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A Living Legend at UTPA - Philippe Entremont
Philippe Entremont is internationally renowned for his virtuosity on the piano and for his talent as a conductor. The Maestro shares his experience and love for classical music with UTPA Academic & Performing Arts Center's team. Entremont discusses how his choice of playing piano shaped his life, he also talks about the rewards of collaborating with Daniel Andai, Assistant Professor at UTPA.
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APAC Construction Time Lapse at UTPA 8/19/13 - 8/30/13
APAC Construction Time Lapse at UTPA 8/19/13 - 8/30/13
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Bienvenidos: Actividades (Campus Life)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Admision (Applying)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Alrededores (Local Social Life)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Bronc Round Up - Testimonial (Spanish)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Costo (Affordability)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: El Campus (The Campus)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Estudios (Academics)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Gimnasio (Wellness and Rec)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Mi Historia (Personal Story)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Mi Historia (Personal Story)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Mi Historia (Personal Story): Consiguiendo Un Trabajo En El Campus
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Mi Historia (Personal Story): Me Ha Ayudado Mucho
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Mi Historia (Personal Story): Yo Recomiendo UTPA!
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Mis Padres (Parents): La Tranquilidad De Mis Padres
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Nuevos Amigos (Making Friends)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Profesores (Professors)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Que Es UTPA Para Mi?
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Seguridad (Safety)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Student Union
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
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Bienvenidos: Tutoria (Academic Support)
This video is a part of the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website playlist. It was designed for Spanish-speaking prospective students, families, and community members who would like to learn more about our outstanding university. It includes first-hand testimonials from current UTPA students who address questions about important topics of interest. Enjoy the video and visit the www.utpa.edu/bienvenidos website to access links to UTPA admissions pages and other UTPA social media outlets.
