Author: Jose Medina
UTRGV reimbursing parking permits
As UTRGV adjusts to the COVID-19 crisis, different measures have been implemented to accommodate a student-less campus, including prorated reimbursements for parking permits. In an email sent Tuesday, University Marketing and Communications informed students about[more...]
UTRGV continues operations after COVID-19 cases
Since the announcement of a student and faculty member testing positive for COVID-19 last Friday, UTRGV will continue its operation as it has been for the past month, according to a university official. “First of[more...]
Housing and Residence Life moving forward
More than 600 student residents are expected to check out of UTRGV housing, a university official said Tuesday. The exit follows a March 17 letter from University of Texas System Chancellor James Milliken in response[more...]
Poli sci lecturer, professor offer insight on elected leaders’ decisions on COVID-19
[caption id="attachment_24555" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] President Donald Trump and members of the Coronavirus Task Force conduct a briefing on the federal government responding to the pandemic Monday at the White House. Also shown is William Barr,[more...]
UTRGV responds to COVID-19 with proactive measures
[caption id="attachment_24398" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] EDUARDO GALINDO/THE RIDER GRAPHIC[/caption] University of Texas System Chancellor James Milliken sent a letter to the presidents of the eight academic UT institutions Tuesday stating changes to spring commencement ceremonies due[more...]
Commencement ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
University of Texas System Chancellor James Milliken sent a letter to the presidents of the eight academic UT institutions Tuesday stating changes to spring commencement ceremonies due to COVID-19. “In light of the Centers for[more...]
Student safety
[caption id="attachment_24217" align="aligncenter" width="3300"] EDUARDO GALINDO/THE RIDER GRAPHIC[/caption] With COVID-19 cases on the rise, a UTRGV student said the Study Abroad programs’ cancelation has affected his hard work to travel to China during the summer.[more...]
Turnstile turndown
[caption id="attachment_24045" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] Texas Southmost College criminal justice sophomore Jesus Garcia (left) and TSC general studies sophomore Adam Montiel fight for possession of the ball in an intramural soccer game last Wednesday at the[more...]
Confirmed COVID-19 case in Texas
[caption id="attachment_23902" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] EDUARDO GALINDO/THE RIDER GRAPHIC[/caption] A state health services official said there is a low risk of the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) spreading to the general population even though there is a confirmed[more...]
2020 Primary Elections
Beginning Tuesday, voters will be able to cast a ballot for the March 3 Primary Election to select a nominee for the November presidential race and state and local contests. “There’s a reason why it’s[more...]
