Author: Jose Medina
Valley of victory
Student Media wins more than 40 state awards, second Director’s Trophy UTRGV Student Media competed in the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention from March 22 to 25 in Fort Worth and brought home 48 awards,[more...]
Lecturer raises concerns regarding pay
Earlier today, students in an online political science class received an email stating their instructor would not submit final grades because the university had not paid him for the overload course. UTRGV Lecturer Michael Espinoza[more...]
UTRGV creates double-major policy
Students pursuing a double major, such as English and psychology senior Mayanin Rosa, can now follow a new academic policy the university established after concerns were brought to UTRGV officials. When Rosa began pursuing a[more...]
Wildlife at UTRGV
From squirrels and skunks to armadillos and rabbits, campus community members are not the only creatures who roam the university grounds as many different animals make UTRGV their home. For more than a month, The[more...]
The fate of the universe
Earth’s mightiest heroes and their allies will join forces in an attempt to defeat the Mad Titan, Thanos, and his quest to end half the universe in the Marvel film “Avengers: Infinity War,” which premieres[more...]
YOUR MONEY
Fifty-six of 57 requests made by several UTRGV programs are being recommended to receive funding from the student services fee projected revenue, according to documents obtained by The Rider. Now that the Student Fee Advisory[more...]
Time cards and books
For more than two years, psychology senior Alex Pepping has assisted organizations and departments at the university; this week, Pepping and more than 2,500 student workers will be honored for their dedication. Pepping is a[more...]
Light it up blue
Psychology sophomore Taylor Martinez learned how a person with autism can be treated with occupational and physical therapies to improve learning, communication and social skills during an event held Monday in Brownsville. “I just wanted[more...]
‘Your voice matters’
UTRGV has hired an independent research and consulting firm to help survey students, faculty and staff on how the school can promote a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing campus climate. “[Students, faculty and staff] should participate[more...]
Triumph from the tip of Texas
Students in five UTRGV media programs traveled across Texas to compete in the nation’s oldest and largest student press association convention and returned with 51 awards. Members of The Rider, UTRGV-TV, UTRGV Radio, Pulse and[more...]
