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The Pan American - Young Democrats host Candidate Fair at UTPA
Upcoming elections are just around the corner. The Young Democrats at UTPA take initiative to help students learn about the candidates for their districts.
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The Pan American - Zombie Make Up in 11 Steps
With zombie walks in season, Roxana Galvan shows us her version of the real walking dead.
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The Pan American - Zombie Walk
The Pan American follows the Zombie Walk on campus from start to finish.
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Tippecanoe: Tecumseh's Turning Point
Dr. R. David Edmunds, Professor of History at the University of Texas at Dallas, speaks at the annual Rondel V. Davidson Endowment lecture sponsored by the Endowment and the University of Texas-Pan American History Program. The lecture was given on February 23, 2012 at the UTPA Library Auditorium, in Edinburg, Texas.
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UTPA Athletics Accepts Invitation to Join WAC Starting in 2013-14
Dec. 19, 2012 -- EDINBURG, Texas -- The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced in a press conference on Wednesday that they have formally accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in all sports effective July 1, 2013. "Joining the WAC is a wonderful opportunity for UT-Pan American," UTPA President Dr. Robert S. Nelsen said. " Our students will finally have a voice in NCAA decisions. They will also have an opportunity to compete for national championships. Our student-athletes and our coaches have worked very hard to get us to this point in time. I am very proud of them." The WAC membership for 2013-14 is currently scheduled to include UTPA, California State University Bakersfield, Chicago State University, the University of Idaho, New Mexico State University, Seattle University and Utah Valley University, as well as associate members Sacramento State University in baseball, the University of Northern Colorado in baseball and women's swimming and diving, the University of North Dakota in women's swimming and diving, and Northern Arizona University in women's swimming and diving. The WAC sponsors all 14 of the Broncs' current sports, including men's and women's cross country, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field. All of the Broncs teams have been competing in the Great West Conference since the 2009-10 season, with the exception of men's tennis, which is a member of the Southland Conference, and men's golf, which is part of the America Sky Conference. For the first time since the 1997-98 season, when the Broncs were members of the Sun Belt Conference, UTPA women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, women's tennis and women's golf will be able to compete for an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament. Men's tennis and men's golf are currently able to compete for automatic qualifiers in the Southland Conference and America Sky Conference, respectively. Cross country and track and field qualifiers are based on times and distances, not conference championships. "This is a defining moment in the history of UTPA Athletics, and it has been a long time coming. We have been working hard for the last few years to transform this department into one that is no longer content with simply being at the Division I level, but instead has a strong group of student-athletes and coaches who can help us compete for championships while excelling in the classroom and the community. This is another step in that transformation process," UTPA Director of Athletics Chris King said. "Aligning ourselves with a nationally recognized and well-branded conference such as the WAC will allow us to gain national exposure for both UTPA and the entire Rio Grande Valley."
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UTPA Faculty Excellence Award in Research - Dr. Mircea Chipara
Dr. Mircea Chipara - UTPA Faculty Excellence Award in Research
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UTPA Faculty Excellence Award in Service 2012 - Sandra Tijerina
UTPA Faculty Excellence Award in Service - Sandra Tijerina.
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UTPA Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching - Dr. Cheryl Fielding
Cheryl Fielding - UTPA Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching
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UTPA News - Adopt an Angel 2012
More than 250 children celebrated the holidays in style thanks to UT Pan American's annual Adopt an Angel program.
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UTPA News - Founders Day Picnic
To celebrate the University of Texas - Pan American's 85th birthday, members from the local and UTPA community enjoy the Founders Day Picnic on November 3, 2012.
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UTPA News - Regents Honored at UTPA Sapphire Anniversary Celebration
Former regents were honored on November 2, 2012 during the UTPA Sapphire Celebration. UTPA President, Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, spoke about the vision shared by the regents, and Ruben Cardenas, former member of the board of trustees, expressed how UTPA has served the vital educational needs for the area's population.
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UTPA News - Triathlon for Education
Nearly 200 people between the ages of 8 and 70 came from across the Rio Grande Valley, Austin, and as far away as Monterrey, Mexico to compete in the intense yet exciting and fun event that included a 400 yard swim at UT Pan Am's indoor pool, an 11 mile bike ride through the city of Edinburg, and a two mile run on the University's covered walkway. While the participants enjoyed the friendly competition and promoting healthy lifestyles, they also took pride in helping raise money for scholarships at UTPA
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2010-2011 Academic Excellence Research - Dr. Lokenath Debnath
Academic Excellence Research - Dr. Lokenath Debnath.
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2010-2011 Academic Excellence Service - Dr. Cristina Villalobos
Academic Excellence Service - Dr. Cristina Villalobos.
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2010-2011 Academic Excellence Teaching - Dr. Jessica Raley
Academic Excellence Teaching - Dr. Jessica Raley.
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BroncTV News - Bronc Round Up 2011
The inaugural Bronc Round Up, which will take place August 26-28, is a fun, yet informational conference planned to ease the transition from high school to college of entering freshmen by introducing new students to all aspects of UTPA before classes begin in the fall.
"I am excited for Bronc Round Up because every time I visit the campus I feel more comfortable attending school there," said Bauer, who plans to major in biology.
On day one of Bronc Round Up, students will meet at the Fieldhouse Courtyard to register for three full days of activities. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with their college at a Meet Your College Open House, where they can attend concurrent sessions providing information on their chosen field of study. Fun evening activities, such as a pool and pizza party, intramural tournament play and a floating cinema, are planned to give students a chance to meet fellow Broncs.
Day two begins at the Fieldhouse with a Java Wake-Up from 8-9:45 a.m., followed by a Student Services fair and sessions on academic programming, student services and organizations and Bronc traditions.
Day three, which is optional, will give students a chance to locate their classes with help from the Visitors Center staff as well as buy necessary books and supplies. The UTPA shuttle will stop on the hour and half hour at Heritage Hall, the UTPA Bookstore and Walmart from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sally Mendiola, associate director of admissions and new student services, said the University wanted new students to receive more guidance than what is currently offered during the two-day freshman orientation.
"Orientation surveys indicated too much information was provided during a short time span," Mendiola said. "Surveys also indicated students wanted to select the informational sessions that best suited them. Bronc Round Up will not only give students more time to adjust to the college environment, but will also allow them to choose the informational sessions they will attend."
An Orientation Committee, made up of UTPA faculty and staff, meets annually to schedule orientation and fine tune the event. This year the committee created a sub-group to study ways to improve new student orientation, and subsequently adopted a proposal that added a three-day Bronc Round Up conference to the two-day orientation schedule to build on the information already provided to students during the orientation sessions, Mendiola said.
"We hope new Broncs will find UTPA rich in tradition and filled with opportunity as they begin their higher education. We would like Bronc Round Up to be an event expected by new students and one that they will not want to miss," she said.
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Grad school NOW! Episode 1 2011
In this first episode of Gradschool NOW! Denisse Cantu sits down with Vice Provost of Graduate Studies, Dr. Cynthia Brown, to discuss graduate programs and student opportunities. Also, our featured grad student of the month Santa Hernandez talks to us about her struggles and accomplishments in pursuing her master's degree in communication.
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Grad school NOW! Episode 2 2011
This episode focuses on programs in the College of Health Sciences & Human Services such as Communication Disorders and Physician Assistants. Nationally-ranked programs preparing our current students for very successful careers and promising futures in the health sciences field. Learn about the program requirements, expectations, job market, career options and much more. Plus, learn from a current nursing student what it takes to juggle family, work and Graduate School.
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Grad school NOW! Episode 3 2011
Looking for that competitive edge to help you get ahead in your career, then an MBA is your key to success! In this episode, Denisse Cantu talks to the Associate Dean for the College of Business, Dr. Penny Simpson, to get the scoop on what's available right here at UTPA. From an MBA to a Master's in Accounting, and even a Ph.D., the College of Business offers excellent, nationally-recognized programs with flexible schedules, evening classes and even an online program.
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Graduate Fair, March 2011
Graduate Fair is an annual event to reach out to the community and provide them an opportunity to learn about all our graduate programs under one roof.
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IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2007 - Jesse and Mary Lou Trevino
IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2007
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IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2009 - Dr. Cayetano Barrera
International Women's Board Excellence in Leadership Award 2009
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IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2010 - Cullen and Carol Lynn Looney
IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2010
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IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2011 - Kika and Lucille de la Garza
IWB Excellence in Leadership Award 2011
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Laredo Farmers Market 2011
Every third Saturday of the month, Laredo Main Street hosts El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market in Jarvis Plaza from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Every month promises produce vendors, nursery plants, pastry vendors, and unique value added products hand made right here in Texas. We encourage locals, as well as visitors, to come out and participate in this month's market, rich in culture and local efforts. It is truly a culmination of so many organizations and families in the community, all coming together to create something unique to Laredo.
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Natural Painting at UTPA
The art historians welcome you to the joys of discovery and visual excitement in art and architectural history. Our specializations enable us to provide thorough coverage of the Pre-Hispanic, Viceregal ("Spanish Colonial") and modern art and architecture of Latin America and of the U.S. people of Hispanic cultural heritage. Because the UTPA Art Department is alone in the U.S. in dedicating upper division courses single-mindedly to the art and architectural history of Latin America and of the Hispanic people in the U.S., it can do full justice to the richness and variety of this heritage in a way appropriate to the literally Pan-American cultural and geographic location of UTPA. We invite everyone to join us in this zestful quest for the indescribable humanistic riches, fulfillment and self-revelation inherent to Latin American, Latino, and Pan-Iberian art and architecture set in the solid foundation of their worldwide artistic context.
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SGA - 7th Annual State of the Student Body Address, UTPA 2011
SGA - 7th Annual State of the Student Body Addess, UTPA 2011
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SGA - Inauguration of Stephanie Corte & George Galindo
SGA Inauguration of Stephanie Corte & George Galindo as the 2011-2012 President and Vice President of Student Government Association
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Summum Bonum Award for Excellence in Teaching - Dr. Victor Alvarado, Ed. D.
Crestron created the Summum Bonum award to celebrate passionate teachers from all levels of education. The Summum Bonum Award for Excellence in Teaching honors the vital role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of today's youth and tomorrow's leaders. The prestigious award is presented to professors and teachers with a track record of improving student achievement and making a difference in the lives of their students.
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Theater: Dial 'M' for Murder
The exciting melodrama, by Frederick Knott, is the story of gold-digging Tony Wendice, who marries Margot for her money and plans to murder her to get her fortune. Motivated by resentment and greed, Tony has arranged what he thinks is the perfect murder, but his plan is foiled when his wife survives the attack. Come and discover how Tony will squirm his way out of the predicament he has created for himself. "Dial 'M' for Murder" was adapted from a stage play into a very successful movie in 1954 directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly. It was also readapted in 1998 for the movie "A Perfect Murder," starring Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Viggo Mortensen.
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The Pan American - 101 Series: Car Maintenance
UTPA Police Department hosts an event to teach students, staff and faculty how to change tires, check oil and tire pressure.
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The Pan American - 7th Annual State of the Student Body Address
The Student Government Association's 7th Annual State of the Student Body Address was held Tuesday. The ballroom, where the event was held, was filled with athletes, students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of the address was to inform the student body of the four goals that the SGA will be working on during the school year: spirit, growth, accomplishment, and expansion on campus.
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The Pan American - Alumni Center Grand Opening
UTPA President Robert Nelsen and Senator Lucio introduce new center for alumni.
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The Pan American - Billiards Artist: Jack White
Student Union brings Billiards Artist, Jack White, to UTPA for instruction and exhibition of his famous trick shots and skills.
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The Pan American - Bio Ethics Conference 2011
UTPA hosted the annual Bio Ethics Conference for two days. By Carlos Arteaga and Saira Treviño.
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The Pan American - Black Friday in the Rio Grande Valley
The Pan American takes a surface look into Black Friday in the Rio Grande Valley.
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The Pan American - Bronc Bites Buffalo Hot Wings
The Pan American Reporter, Natalie Arriola, sets off across campus to explore a new restaurant.
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The Pan American - Bronc Bites The Drunken Clam
Reporter, Dimitra Hernandez, checks out The Drunken Clam, which is located across the University.
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The Pan American - Bronc Bites The Ristretto
The Pan American Reporter, Rosa Rodriguez, joins for another Bronc Bites. Let's see what she finds at The Ristretto.
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The Pan American - Bronc Round Up
UTPA's incoming freshmen enjoy Bronc Round Up, a weekend filled with guest speakers, free food, fun activities and informational presentations.
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The Pan American - Bronc Sports Highlights 9/20/11
Broncs Volleyball vs. Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
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The Pan American - Burial of a UTPA staff member
Alejandro "Rey" Davila was laid to rest on November 1. Family and friends gave a final goodbye. Davila was part of the UTPA maintenance crew.
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The Pan American - CineSol Film Festival: 36-hr Film Race
The Pan American follows Green Leaf Filming Society on their journey to create a 10-minute film in 36 hours.
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The Pan American - Comedy group visits UTPA
Upright Citizen Brigade Touring Company makes a stop at the UTPA Student Union.
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The Pan American - CoMeTry: Phonetic Fusion
An Austin-based poetry and comedy duo took the stage at the Student Union Tuesday as part of the University Program Board's monthly Coffeehouse series.
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The Pan American - Cultural Night
As part of International Days, students, faculty and staff enjoy a night of different cuisine from other countries.
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The Pan American - Delicious Cuisine
Delicious Cuisine offers the best in deli foods. Natalie Arriola tells us more.
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The Pan American - Distinguished Speaker Series: David Gergen
Political Analyst David Gergen visited UTPA to talk about leadership in America.
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The Pan American - Edinburg Roadrunners
Reporter, Pamela Morales, spends some time with the Edinburg Baseball team and asks what it's like to be part of an independent baseball league.
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The Pan American - E.N.C.O.R.E
A non-profit organization with the help of UTPA find ways to include primary and secondary students to engage in hands-on experiments.
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The Pan American - Fall 2011 Commencement - Chopra
Graduate student, Pooja Chopra, gives a brief interview about her time at UTPA.
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The Pan American - Fall 2011 Commencement - Gonzalez
B.A. and Master's Accounting student, Alexx Gonzalez, reveals why attending college was important for him.
