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Send PageThe announcement of a new university in South Texas garnered statewide, national and international press. These articles reflect key stories from media of interest to the UT System's announcement.
Legislators Recall Dispute Over South Texas University
Texas TribuneJune 18, 2013
Perry signs bill for Valley university
San Antonio Express-NewsJune 15, 2013
Med school a done deal
Valley Morning StarJune 15, 2013
Perry makes merger official
Brownsville HeraldJune 15, 2013
The University of Texas System Prepares for Its Newest Member
Texas Tribune/New York TimesJune 6, 2013
New UT regent to bring Valley perspective to merger
McAllen MonitorMay 29, 2013
Senate passes UTB, UTPA merger bill
Valley Morning StarMay 23, 2013
RGV university merger awaits Perry's signature
McAllen MonitorMay 23, 2013
Medical school bill passes biggest hurdle
Valley CentralMay 22, 2013
Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Creation of UT Institution and Medical School in South Texas
Office of the Governor-Rick PerryMay 22, 2013
UT-Pan American, UT-Brownsville to benefit from combined $178.4 million for major facilities, says Rep. Canales
My Harlingen NewsMay 22, 2013
UT-Brownsville gains means to ‘grow into next phase’
Brownsville HeraldMay 21, 2013
Merged RGV university to walk long road toward national status
McAllen MonitorMay 21, 2013
Oliveira: New university/medical school is Valley's Eagle Ford Shale
Rio Grande GuardianMay 20, 2013
UT merger, med school bill clears legislative hurdle; awaits Senate’s OK
Valley Morning StarMay 20, 2013
Harlingen leaders express support for amended medical school bill
Rio Grande GuardianMay 19, 2013
Rocha: Blue ribbon panel would have cost med school time and money
Rio Grande GuardianMay 18, 2013
Valley university bill advances
San Antonio Express-NewsMay 17, 2013
House Approves South Texas University Compromise Bill
Texas TribuneMay 17, 2013
Med school within reach
Valley Morning StarMay 17, 2013
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