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Community gathers to remember Edinburg high school student

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

A few dozen students, faculty and staff from The University of Texas-Pan American, as well as members of the community, held a candlelight vigil Wednesday, Feb. 8 to remember Brenda Dominguez, the 18-year-old Edinburg North High School student who was found dead on campus earlier this week.

President letter to UT Pan Am Community

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Dear UT Pan American Family and Friends,

The Valley suffered a tremendous loss Monday morning, and the hurt burns deep in our hearts.

UTPA alumnus tackles border security

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Alonzo Rafael Peña dreamed of becoming an elite track coach. The fate of The University of Texas-Pan American alumnus, however, took him on an entirely different route.

Young woman's death ruled a suicide

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Preliminary autopsy results performed on the young woman whose body was found on The University of Texas-Pan American campus Feb. 6 indicate deathe manner of death was suicide.

UTPA welcomes visionary donors to annual Heritage Society dinner

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Alicia Torres is a successful entrepreneur and business woman. She is also an alumna of The University of Texas-Pan American who credits her accomplished career to the education she received at Pan Am.

Police identify body found at UTPA

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

The body found on The University of Texas-Pan American campus, Monday, Feb. 6 has been identified as that of an 18 year-old-girl enrolled in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).

UTPA professor aims for global leadership by UTPA and its students

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Dr. Aziza Zemrani is bringing international attention to The University of Texas-Pan American and a transformative cultural awareness and understanding to her students whom she prepares to be the next generation of policy makers and leaders.

UTPA Police investigating suspicious death

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

The University of Texas-Pan American Police Department and other law enforcement officials are investigating a suspicious death of an adult female whose body was found near an external staircase of the Science Building on campus.

Team McAllen Cycling establishes scholarships for UTPA students

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Members of Team McAllen Cycling presented a $3,000 check to The University of Texas-Pan American recently to establish a scholarship in the group's name.

UTPA volunteers want you to vote and have a voice

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

Twenty-four students, staff and faculty at The University of Texas-Pan American were deputized on campus Jan. 30 to assist with voter registration prior to the March 5 voter registration deadline for the spring 2012 elections.