UTRGV Center of the Borderlands

08/18/2026

UTRGV Student Work-Study Opportunity

The Center for the Borderlands is hiring a Work-Study Student Assistant.

Position: Student Assistant
Location: UTRGV Edinburg Campus

Eligibility: UTRGV students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study.

How to Apply: Search for “WS Student Assistant – Ctr. Borderlands” on UTRGV JobX and submit your application.

07/14/2026

Now Hiring!
The Center of the Borderlands is seeking an undergraduate student intern.
Applicants must meet the following:

Be a first-time undergrad
Be enrolled in 12 or more hours in the fall & spring
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must have at least 30 credit hours

Deadline to Apply on JobX: July 18, 2018
https://utrgv.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/jobxJobdetailPrint.aspx?JobId=8307&win=True

06/24/2026

Meet our Team's Tomodachi Life Miis! 🎮

Our team is wishing all students a wonderful summer. Whether you’re taking classes or taking time to rest and recharge, we hope this season brings you growth and balance.

If you’re on campus, come by and say hello.

Image description: A collage of Tomodachi-style Mii characters representing members of our team.

03/27/2026

Join us for Borderland Poetics: A Workshop & Reading with Raquel Gutiérrez ✍️

Raquel Gutiérrez is a writer, artist, and educator whose work covers the study of q***r brown life in the Southwest borderlands. Her book Brown Neon was named one of the best books of 2022, and their latest poetry collection, Southwest Reconstruction (2025), continues this powerful work.

Event details:
📍 Edinburg —
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: (Shary Room ELIBR 1.206) 📍Brownsville —
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: (Salon Cassia BMAIN 2.402)

For accommodations or questions, call (956) 665-3214.

03/19/2026

Join us Friday, March 20 at The Caffeine Library as we partner with Mujeres Unidas for an open discussion on building healthy relationships, recognizing red and green flags, and breaking harmful cycles. Let’s continue empowering and supporting one another in a safe and welcoming space.

ℹ️ Plática on Healthy Relationship Traits
📍The Caffeine Library (1518 W University Dr Edinburg, TX 78539)
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📞 For special accommodations or questions, please call (956) 665-3214

01/27/2026

Come say hi at our info table this week! ✨ Learn about Grad Affiliate opportunities, office hours, and the Pluma Writing Program. Oh, and don’t forget the swag! We will be located right outside the Shary Room from 9AM-4:00 M-TH and 9AM-3:00PM F

01/23/2026

01/20/2026

WELCOME BACK VAQUEROS! 👋👋
Want a place to study quietly this Spring 2026 semester?
Join us at our NEW location in the Center of the Borderlands, now located at the Library, Shary Room, 1st floor. We are open to all students and faculty.
Can’t wait to see you all back! 🥳
UTRGV Center for Bilingual Learning & Innovation

12/17/2025

Vaqueros, the Holiday Break is approaching! 🎀🕯️🌟

Now’s the time to recharge and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. Happy Holidays and New Years!

🚨Our NEW hours will be announced soon, stay tuned!

12/10/2025

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢

Vaqueros, the Center of the Borderlands and the Center of Bilingual Integration are MOVING to a NEW location on campus‼️

📍 You can now find us in the Library, Shary room (1st floor) stay tuned for our official opening announcement!

ℹ️Our Centers will close on December 10th as we prepare for our move. UTRGV Center for Bilingual Learning & Innovation