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May 2026

Here's a recap of all the School of Medicine events that recently took place!

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News and Events

UTRGV awarded $877K CPRIT grant to launch

region’s first oncology clinical trials infrastructure

A Defining Milestone: UTRGV School of Medicine surpasses 300 graduates in its 10th anniversary year

10 years in: UTRGV School of Medicine physician alumni

making impact across the Valley and beyond

A Future Built on Possibility:

UTRGV medical student finds her voice in medicine

From NASA to 30,000 Feet:

UTRGV medical student

answers the call

UTRGV FAMILY: Persistence across generations fuels mother-daughter doctorate success

SOM student publishes liver cancer research

A shared connection

through care

5-Star Excellence Award

MS1 students honor resident physician for

mentorship and impact

Three individuals stand beside a UTRGV School of Medicine banner indoors. Two hold backpacks, smiling, conveying a sense of accomplishment and community.

Recognizing leadership and service at the School of Medicine

SOM student selected for national family medicine leadership program

Four healthcare professionals in white lab coats and suits, smiling confidently. They stand in a collage layout, conveying professionalism and trust.

UTRGV faculty mentor award-winning Rice biomedical engineering team

Community garden cultivates wellness and connection at SOM

SOM students brought health education into the community during pediatric clerkship

UTRGV welcomes nationally recognized surgical oncologist

Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne as surgery chair

SOM Students publish in Oncology Journal

UTRGV Faculty

Impact Awards

UT Health RGV behavioral health expert encourages residents to prioritize mental well-being


Dr. Deepu George recognized as subject matter expert in Behavioral Health Training

UT Health RGV Team steps up for community wellness

UTRGV Newsroom

UTRGV awarded $877K CPRIT grant to launch region's first oncology clinical trials infrastructure

UTRGV FAMILY: Persistence across generations fuels mother-daughter doctorate success

A Defining Milestone: UTRGV School of Medicine surpasses 300 graduates in its 10th anniversary year

UTRGV School of Medicine marks milestone year with Class of 2026 Commencement

10 years in: UTRGV School of Medicine physician alumni making impact across the Valley and beyond

A Future Built on Possibility: UTRGV medical student finds her voice in medicine

From NASA to 30,000 Feet: UTRGV medical student answers the call

UT Health RGV behavioral health expert encourages residents to prioritize mental well-being

UTRGV welcomes nationally recognized surgical oncologist Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne as surgery chair

In the News

UTRGV plans $160 million biomedical research facility in Edinburg

Texas Pours $103 Million into New Cancer Grants and Clinical Trial Expansion Across Texas Including the RGV

UTRGV, DHR Health awarded cancer research grants from state board

Rural Texas Strong receives $1.4B in federal funding

'It does hit hard:' Harlingen mother shares her story after son dies from fentanyl overdose

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