UTRGV Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies

UTRGV Theatre presents Romeo and Juliet this week only (March 5-9).

🌹 “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…”

Romeo & Juliet—Shakespeare’s iconic love story hits our stage next month! 🤩

Will love defy the odds, or will fate prove to be stronger? ❤️

Don't miss the performance of a lifetime!

📆 March 5-9, 2025:
March 5, 7:30 PM
March 6, 7:30 PM
March 7, 7:30 PM
March 8, 7:30 PM
March 9, 2:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tick ets here!: https://utrgvarts.tiny.us/theatre

The sixth annual Memorias Culinarias literary contest from the UTRGV chapter of the National Hispanic Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, invites UTRGV submissions until April 7, 2025.

Gallery magazine welcomes UTRGV student submissions through March 25, 2025. https://gallery.submittable.com/submit

UTRGV Students: Gallery Magazine seeks submissions of your creative writing and visual art. Deadline is March 25th for the 2025 issue:

LCS faculty member Dr. Kyung Lee will present about "This Land: History, Literacy, and Identity in a Junior English Classroom" on Tuesday, February 25, at 11:00 AM in ELABS 259.

Happy UTRGV Homecoming Week! Thank you to all alumni, students, staff, faculty, and supporters of UTRGV.

Spanish Conversation Hours are held regularly in the noon hour. Anyone is welcome. Dessert is served. For information, email [email protected].

UTRGV Study Abroad Fairs are held this week!

Did someone say pizza and prizes? Yes, Vaqueros we sure did. Come visit us at our Study Abroad Fair where you can get an insight on what study abroad programs are available and so much more!

We look forward to seeing you there. ✈

A discussion of "Science Fiction and Fantasy Audio Drama," from "War of the Worlds" to podcasts, will be held Wednesday, February 5, at 2 PM on Zoom.

February 24 is the due date for applying to present at the UTRGV Engaged Scholar Symposium (ES2).

Showcase Your Work at the Engaged Scholar Symposium! 🌟

Submit your abstract by February 24, 2025 and share your research, creative projects, or community impact!

📅 Event Date: April 22-23, 2025
🔗 Submit today: bit.ly/ES2-CFA-25

Welcome back for the Spring semester! Classes begin on Tuesday, January 21.

🎉🤠 Welcome Back, Vaqueros! 🤠🎉

Kick off the semester with a blast at the UTRGV Welcome Bash! 🎶🔥 Join us for an unforgettable day of music, games, and good vibes. Be sure to bundle up for the cold weather and enjoy the fun in style!🌟

📅 Date: Brownsville Jan 22 & Edinburg Jan 23
📍 Location: BMAIN Lawn & EQUAD
⏰ Time: 12:00PM - 2:30PM

Don’t miss your chance to meet new friends, connect with campus orgs, and make memories to last a lifetime. 🧡 Tag your squad and let’s start the semester Vaquero strong! 💪✨

Happy New Year 2025.

Faculty celebrating Commencement (December 13, 2024): Congratulations to all the UTRGV graduates!

Congratulations to the UTRGV graduates!

UTRGV Profiles in Excellence features English major Rebeca Salinas.

🎓 UTRGV Profiles in Excellence: Rebeca Salinas 🎓

Meet Rebeca, a senior majoring in English (Literature) with a Minor in Marketing.

Choosing UTRGV kept her close to home while pursuing her passion. From working as a copy editor for The Rider to placing first in copy editing at the 2024 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention, Rebeca’s journey shows the value of seizing every opportunity.

Her advice: “Engage as much as you can, challenge yourself, and ask a lot of questions.”

Read more: https://utrgv.news/RebecaSalinas

Congratulations, December 2024 graduates. Celebrate the achievement with family and friends.

A discussion of the influential book "A Christmas Carol" will be held Wednesday, December 4, at 2 PM, facilitated by faculty member Dr. Marisa Palacios Knox. Zoom meeting ID: 821 6605 4843

A discussion of "A Christmas Carol" will be held Wednesday, December 4, at 2 PM. Zoom meeting ID: 821 6605 4843

We are proud that UTRGV has been ranked in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. with two outstanding distinctions: #1 University in Texas for Social Mobility, and #1 Best-Value Public University in Texas.

Wall Street Journal ranks UTRGV No. 1 in Texas for social mobility and best value For the first time, the Wall Street Journal recognized The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as the No. 1 public university in Texas for Social Mobility and Best Value Public University in its 2025 college rankings.