The Latest Information on the new UT System university and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.
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University of Texas to launch Americas institute
Valley Morning Star | May 28, 2014
Bailey formally named president of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville Herald | May 20, 2014
Sole finalist Guy Bailey to be named UT-RGV president today
Brownsville Herald | May 20, 2014
Building project advances at UTB
Brownsville Herald | May 16, 2014
Regents keep plan to establish UTRGV moving forward
University of Texas System | May 15, 2014
First UTRGV president has vast experience
Brownsville Herald | May 4, 2014
UT System: UT-Rio Grande Valley will have global impact
Rio Grande Guardian | April 29, 2014
‘Town hall’ meetings with Bailey promised
Brownsville Herald | April 28, 2014
Regents to interview candidates Monday
McAllen Monitor | April 24, 2014
UTRGV to be home to NCAA Division I athletic program
University of Texas System | April 2, 2014
UT System chancellor visits RAHC
Valley Morning Star | March 27, 2014
Whittington talks UT-RGV’s regional role
Valley Morning Star | March 25, 2014
UT System seeks proposals for UTRGV administrative headquarters
University of Texas System | March 14, 2014
Residency program directors prepare for UTRGV
Brownsville Herald | March 13, 2014
UTB, UTPA publish consolidation reports
Brownsville Herald | March 11, 2014
UTB students pleased with university name
Brownsville Herald | December 12, 2013
New university is named UT-Rio Grande Valley
Valley Morning Star | December 12, 2013
UT officials unanimously approve name of new school
Brownsville Herald | December 12, 2013
McAllen Monitor series:
- With new challenges, hopes of Valley residents hinge on regional medical school »
- Valley officials working to ‘synchronize’ healthcare pieces together »
- Medical school gives students chance to stay home, address need »
- In San Antonio biosciences industry, Valley sees model for economic future »
- Med school could develop companies beyond medicine »
- New regional higher education model for UT in Valley expected to have far-reaching impact »
- Officials involved in creation of new Valley institution have South TX roots »
- History of Valley universities reflects ongoing march toward future progress »
- Jobs, leadership remain key unknowns in pursuit of Valley university »
In the Valley, Perry Signs South Texas University Bill
Texas Tribune | July 16, 2013
Perry ceremonially signs UTB new university bill
Brownsville Herald | July 16, 2013
Officials: University bodes well for economy
Brownsville Herald | July 16, 2013
Perry signs bill merging Rio Grande Valley universities
Brownsville Herald | July 16, 2013
A New Beginning: Perry signs university merger bill
Valley Morning Star | July 16, 2013
‘Every dream could become a reality’: Perry, UT officials celebrate merger, medical school
McAllen Monitor | July 16, 2013
Political unification touted as officials tour Valley with historic governor visit
McAllen Monitor | July 16, 2013
Senate Bill 24 on way to Governor
Record Star | May 28, 2013
Lawmakers OK $178.4M for merged university construction
McAllen Monitor | May 22, 2013
Med school meets divide
Brownsville Herald | May 16, 2013
South Texas Medical School: Committee OKs plan to split institution between counties
Brownsville Herald | May 8, 2013
Upper Valley makes $50 million pledge for South Texas medical school
Brownsville Herald | May 8, 2013
Hinojosa amendments to medical school bill draw fire
Brownsville Herald | May 6, 2013
University merger bill leaves House, awaits Senate
Brownsville Herald | March 21, 2013
Texas legislators throw unanimous support behind UTB-UTPA bill
Brownsville Herald | March 20, 2013
Med school nears: Bill passes House; amendment still needs third approval
Valley Morning Star | March 19, 2013
House Bill 1000, to create Valley university, passes unanimously
KVEO | Mar 19, 2013
Texas House approves consolidated UT System school in Valley
Daily Texan | Mar 19, 2013
Texas House Approves Creation Of 4-Year Medical School
KURV Radio | Mar 19, 2013
Oliveira: Med school vote ‘absolutely fabulous’
Brownsville Herald | Mar 19, 2013
House Gives Early Approval to South Texas University
New South Texas medical school plan passes House
Texas Tribune | Mar 19, 2013
House approves bill creating new Valley university
San Antonio Express-News | Mar 19, 2013
New South Texas medical school plan passes House – The Monitor: Local News
McAllen Monitor | Mar 19, 2013
House to consider bill establishing unified Valley university
Brownsville Herald | Mar 18, 2013
Texas Senate approves medical school for Valley
KHOU | Mar. 14, 2013
Senate overwhelmingly approves bill to create new Valley university, med school
McAllen Monitor | Mar. 13, 2013
Valley medical school to be discussed on Texas Senate floor
KGBT | Mar. 13, 2013
Capitol Digest: Senate approves border medical school
Austin American-Statesman | Mar. 13, 2013
State auditors give UTPA, UTB merger green light
KGBT | Mar. 4, 2013
Consolidated school in Rio Grande Valley may include law school
The Daily Texan | Mar. 4, 2013
Legislation targets adding another university institution in South Texas »
Corpus Christi Caller-Times | Feb. 5, 2013
Legislation filed for creation of University of Texas Super System »
Your Valley Voice | Feb. 8, 2013
TEXAS LEGISLATURE: New major university sought »
San Angelo Standard-Times | Feb. 6, 2013
Bills filed to merge colleges in Valley »
San Antonio Express News | Feb. 5, 2013
