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Passion + hard work = a NSF fellowship to study pure math for UTPA grad

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Samuel Cavazos wasn't a fan of mathematics until he discovered a book in the eighth grade titled "Prime Obsession" that explores a yet unresolved, over 150-year-old hypothesis regarding prime numbers presented by the little known mathematician Bernhard Riemann.

Broncs graduate into a bright future

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Graduates of The University of Texas-Pan American received encouraging news: more people with college degrees are finding work since the recession hit, and because they now have a college degree, they will earn far more than those who have only a high school diploma.

Coca-Cola refreshes first generation Broncs with generous scholarship

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Alexia Jauregui is the first in her family to attend college. The University of Texas-Pan American student said she plans to become a pharmacist and she encourages her younger brother to follow in her academic footsteps.

Two experts to provide a wave of information on tsunamis at UTPA May 23

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Tsunamis have caused some of the most devastating natural disaster damage ever documented. What causes a tsunami, can it be predicted or prevented, what are its physical, social, economic and political consequences, and can its potential for destruction be limited&que; And, what is the likelihood of a tsunami impacting the Gulf of Mexico and our Texas coast&que;

UTPA Visual Art Building opens its doors to the community at Service Learning Showcase

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Juan Marquez said a presentation on the importance of attending college he heard at the McAllen Boys and Girls Club as a high school student piqued his curiosity about continuing his education beyond high school.

Office for Sustainability honored at 2013 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards banquet

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

The University of Texas-Pan American's Office for Sustainability received public recognition recently for their outstanding work in outreach and education at the annual Texas Environmental Excellence Awards (TEEA) ceremony held in Austin.

UTPA student selected for esteemed national board

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Entering middle school, Hector Garza could barely speak English. The University of Texas-Pan American student said it was a tough obstacle to overcome.

Faculty excellence: A habit recognized at UTPA

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, "we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."

$1.66M NSF grant will help boost graduation rates in engineering and science

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

Dr. Javier Kypuros, an associate professor in mechanical engineering and a presidential fellow, said he and other faculty members in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have seen more students enter college better prepared to take rigorous classes in recent years. But there are still too few students who have the mathematics skills to pursue degrees in engineering and computer science.

Broncs urged to share their stories of success at ring ceremony

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 PST

For Ashley Gomez, the Bronc Ring she purchased symbolizes the hard work she put in toward earning her bachelor's degree in criminal justice and psychology from The University of Texas-Pan American.