UTRGV Division of Research

Last week, @utrgv's Division of Research and Graduate College hosted the Summer 2025 Professional Development Seminar, a day focused on reflection, learning, and team growth, strengthening how we serve our research community.

A $2.8 million grant from @CPRITTexas will help @UTRGV establish the Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine Core, the first facility of its kind within 250 miles. The core advances cancer research through nanotechnology and statewide collaboration. Read more: bit.ly/3HTKoN1

In a new feature by México Industry, @UTRGV Research highlights the role of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) in driving regional innovation. @DrSaygin discusses how the AMRF supports applied research & workforce development. Read more: bit.ly/3Fr6Oog

UTRGV Dr. Can (John) Saygin, VP of research and Dean of the Graduate College describes the Advanced Manufacturing Research being done as new industry arrives to the RGV - preparing our kids for top engineering jobs. #RGV #rgv956 #UTRGV

Brenda and Luis Bocanegra have done nearly everything together: building a life, raising their kids and now earning their doctoral degrees from #UTRGV. The couple will receive their Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. 🎓✨ 🔗: utrgv.news/luis-and-brend… #UTRGVGrad

📷 @UTRGVSIPCE hosted its 4th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers to examine the theme: From Ethical Challenges to Ethical Solutions. Thank you to all who participated. #UTRGVResearch #InterdisciplinaryResearch

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Graduate College will host the Spring 2025 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of this year’s doctoral graduates. Join us in recognizing their academic excellence and dedication. — @DrSaygin

Today, @DrSaygin joined the @UTRGVSOM Research Seminar Speaker Series, where he presented “From Strategic Planning to Execution: An Integrated Model for Institutional Success,” covering @UTRGV’s research mission, NRSF status, and the university’s pathway to Carnegie R1 status.

Dr. Constantine Tarawneh is leading @UTRGV’s $2.8M @NSF-funded ARISE project in partnership with @GeorgiaTech's @AI4OPT to develop AI tools that improve the safety and reliability of transportation infrastructure. Read more: bit.ly/4ipMZvP

Dr. Liliana Rivera Sandoval has been awarded the Cottrell Scholar Award by @RCSA1 —becoming the first @UTRGV faculty member to receive this honor. @UTRGV is now only the second university in Texas to earn this distinction in astronomy. Read more: utrgv.news/CottrellScholar

Join @UTRGV for the second Spring 2025 talk in the Infinite Frontier Speaker Series. Hosted by the South Texas Space Science Institute (STSSI). 📅 March 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM 📍 Salon Cassia, (BMAIN) 2.402 🔗 More details: bit.ly/4kCvSIt #UTRGV #Astrophysics #Research

Thank you to everyone who attended the @UTRGVGrad College Doctoral Student Mixer! It was great to see students from diverse disciplines connect, share experiences, and explore collaborations. Thanks to our students, faculty, and staff who make @UTRGV a special place. -@DrSaygin

The University Transportation Center for Railway Safety (UTCRS) at @UTRGV has joined a $9.7 million partnership led by @BRS_LaborUnion to advance rail safety innovation and prevent train derailments. Read more: bit.ly/48xUBrZ

From the Rio Grande Valley to beyond, @UTRGV’s growing impact is clear and the university is closer to achieving Carnegie R1 status! Today, #UTRGV announced a record-breaking $86.9M in research expenditures for FY24 — nearly triple the total since 2016. utrgv.edu/newsroom/2024/…

Marking a record-breaking $86.9M in research expenditures for FY24, UTRGV continues its journey toward Carnegie R1 status. “Each success strengthens our foundation for an R1 culture at @UTRGV that will make a lasting, global impact.” - @DrSaygin Read more: bit.ly/405T5Lw

.@UTRGV is poised to improve health care outcomes for a region with some of the nation’s highest rates of liver, stomach and cervical cancers – thanks to an $18.4M @NIH grant to establish the Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center. utrgv.edu/newsroom/2024/…

.@UTRGV set to make major strides in reducing cancer disparities with $18.4M @NIH for Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center. "I’m proud to see this institution leading the charge in research and innovation," @RepGonzalez said. utrgv.edu/newsroom/2024/… #txlege

UTRGV awarded $18.4M @NIH grant to establish the RGV Cancer Health Disparity Research Center, addressing cancer inequities in the RGV. 'This grant allows us to establish the first biomedical research facility of its kind in the region.' –Dr. Chauhan bit.ly/47QXSSC @UTRGV

Yes a Carnegie R2… but for how long? We are on our way to R1…