University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
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The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, frequently abbreviated UTB/TSC is an educational institution located in Brownsville
, Texas
, on the land once occupied by Fort Brown
. It is a member of the University of Texas System
. The institution was formed from a partnership between Texas Southmost College and the University of Texas-Pan American at Brownsville. Since the partnership in 1991, the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College has been a growing force in South Texas higher education, providing unique opportunities for more than 17,000 students coming from various walks of life. Through this unique partnership between UTB and TSC, students receive the hometown flavor of a community college, while at the same time the rigors of a four-year institution.
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Partnership offers Certificates, and Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees in liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs designed to meet student demand as well as regional, national, and international needs.
The UTB-TSC campus continues to grow physically with the additions of the International Technology, Education, Commerce Campus (formerly Amigoland Mall), the Education and Business Complex (Fall 2006), and Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center (Spring 2009). The university student population continues to grow, with the latest figures at 17,247.
, creating the University of Texas Pan-American at Brownsville (UTPA-B). Brownsville sought a University directly under the UT System and in 1991 the University of Texas Pan-American at Brownsville became The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB).
. A resaca or oxbow lake flows through the heart of the growing landscape. The university's unique architecture plays off the campus' rich history in Fort Brown
. Many of the oldest buildings on campus remain from the old U.S. Army outpost. The university has also acquired many buildings in the surrounding area, including a former Holiday Inn
hotel complex, the Amigoland Mall
, and many historic buildings of downtown Brownsville. The university continues to expand.
Off-Campus
of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
.
The Scorpion Women's Volleyball team was ranked #18 in the NAIA, but lost the standing after a bad 2008 season.
In 2009, under new head coach Todd Lowery, formerly of National American University
, the Scorpions have begun to shine again, currently holding a #12 ranking in the NAIA
.
In soccer, the Scorpions play their games at the Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center field, pending construction of their own athletic field. In two years with the NAIA, each soccer team has lost only two games in Brownsville, the men's loss coming against St. Thomas University in 2007 and the women's loss coming against conference rival Texas Wesleyan University
in 2008.
In men's soccer, the team has a 12-0 conference record in two years.
after their former coach Grand Master Gilberto Hernández Guerrero
resigned from that position due to personal family matters.
Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is a city in the southernmost tip of the state of Texas, in the United States. It is located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, directly north and across the border from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Brownsville is the 16th largest city in the state of Texas with a population of...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, on the land once occupied by Fort Brown
Fort Brown
Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Texas during the later half of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.-Early years:...
. It is a member of the University of Texas System
University of Texas System
The University of Texas System encompasses 15 educational institutions in Texas, of which nine are academic universities and six are health institutions. The system is headquartered in Austin and has a total enrollment of over 190,000 students...
. The institution was formed from a partnership between Texas Southmost College and the University of Texas-Pan American at Brownsville. Since the partnership in 1991, the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College has been a growing force in South Texas higher education, providing unique opportunities for more than 17,000 students coming from various walks of life. Through this unique partnership between UTB and TSC, students receive the hometown flavor of a community college, while at the same time the rigors of a four-year institution.
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Partnership offers Certificates, and Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees in liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs designed to meet student demand as well as regional, national, and international needs.
The UTB-TSC campus continues to grow physically with the additions of the International Technology, Education, Commerce Campus (formerly Amigoland Mall), the Education and Business Complex (Fall 2006), and Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center (Spring 2009). The university student population continues to grow, with the latest figures at 17,247.
Texas Southmost College
Texas Southmost College (TSC) was established in 1926 under the name "The Junior College of the Lower Rio Grande Valley." It admitted its first class on September 21 of that same year. In 1931, its name was changed to "Brownsville Junior College." In 1950, the institution was given its current name.University of Texas-Pan American at Brownsville
In 1973, Texas Southmost College formed a partnership with Pan-American University, now known as The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA). The partnership allowed Pan-American University to establish a four year university in Brownsville. The resulting independent institution was referred to as Pan American University at Brownsville. In 1989, Pan American University joined the University of Texas SystemUniversity of Texas System
The University of Texas System encompasses 15 educational institutions in Texas, of which nine are academic universities and six are health institutions. The system is headquartered in Austin and has a total enrollment of over 190,000 students...
, creating the University of Texas Pan-American at Brownsville (UTPA-B). Brownsville sought a University directly under the UT System and in 1991 the University of Texas Pan-American at Brownsville became The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB).
University of Texas at Brownsville-Texas Southmost College
After UTB was created, a 99 year partnership was established between UTB and TSC allowing TSC students to seamlessly transition to the four year University without reapplying. The university has academic colleges including business, education, liberal arts and nursing. UTB-TSC's funding comes from both the college tax district as well as the State of Texas. After failure to pass a 2002 multi-million dollar bond, the TSC tax district voters successfully passed a $68 million bond issue to construct additional classrooms ($28 million), double the library ($14 million), Workforce Training Classrooms ($17 million), Center for Early Childhood Studies ($4 million), and Center for Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Cancer, and Heart Disease ($5 million). Dr. Juliet V. Garcia has served as UTB-TSC President since its inception; Dr. Garcia is also the first Hispanic woman to be the President of any university in the United States.Campus
UTB-TSC's campus sits on 524 acres (2.3 km2) of land in the southern part of Brownsville, TexasBrownsville, Texas
Brownsville is a city in the southernmost tip of the state of Texas, in the United States. It is located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande, directly north and across the border from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Brownsville is the 16th largest city in the state of Texas with a population of...
. A resaca or oxbow lake flows through the heart of the growing landscape. The university's unique architecture plays off the campus' rich history in Fort Brown
Fort Brown
Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Texas during the later half of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.-Early years:...
. Many of the oldest buildings on campus remain from the old U.S. Army outpost. The university has also acquired many buildings in the surrounding area, including a former Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn is a brand of hotels, formally a economy motel chain, forming part of the British InterContinental Hotels Group . It is one of the world's largest hotel chains with 238,440 bedrooms and 1,301 hotels globally. There are currently 5 hotels in the pipeline...
hotel complex, the Amigoland Mall
Amigoland Mall
Amigoland Mall was an enclosed shopping mall located in Brownsville, Texas. The former mall, which now houses a tech center, is now called the Brownsville ITEC Center....
, and many historic buildings of downtown Brownsville. The university continues to expand.
Notable Buildings
On-Campus- Art Building http://blue.utb.edu/jagarcia/IMG_1112b.JPG
- Arnulfo Oliveira Library
- A.A Champion Hall http://blue.utb.edu/jagarcia/page_12_ChampionHall.htmhttp://www.utb.edu/snow2004/snow06.htm
- Building 23 Married Officer's Quarters http://blue.utb.edu/jagarcia/page_16_MarriedOfficersQrtrs.htm
- Cavalry Barracks http://blue.utb.edu/jagarcia/page_14_Cavalry.htm
- Cleve H. Tandy Hall
- Cueto Building, where the Kids Voting USA-Brownsville and Center for Civic Engagement are located http://www.utb.edu/cce
- Education & Business Complex (EDBC)http://www.flickr.com/photos/final_station/211347051/http://blue.utb.edu/newsandinfo/news/archive/2005/2005_09_21EDBCDEDI.htmhttp://blue.utb.edu/newstudent/SNP50536a.jpg
- Eidman Hall
- Gorgas Hall http://blue.utb.edu/jagarcia/page_09_GorgasHall.htm Front View Gorgas Back View
- Life and Health Sciences Building http://www.flickr.com/photos/final_station/211351965/ Tree of Lifehttp://www.utb.edu/em/PublishingImages/UTB_outsideLifeSciences1w.mov
- Old Morgue
- Mary Rose Cardenas North and South Halls south Cardenas Fountain
- Recreation, Education & Kinesiology Center
- Regiment House http://blue.utb.edu/ghostsoffortbrown/Regiment.JPG
- Rusteberg Building
- Smith Amphitheatre
- Old Cotton Gin http://www.flickr.com/photos/final_station/211347367/
- Science Engineering and Technology Building (SET-B)http://blue.utb.edu/csmt/Untitled-2.gif
- Student Union http://www.flickr.com/photos/final_station/211347134/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/final_station/211347500/
- University Boulevard Library
- University Boulevard Classroom Building
- The Village at Fort Brown, formerly Holiday Inn/Ramada http://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlingjohnson/449007779/
Off-Campus
- Andres Cueto Building
- International Technology Education and Commerce Campus (ITECC)
- Young House
Undergraduate
- College of Applied Technology and General Studies
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
- School of Business
- College of Education
- School of Health Sciences
Graduate
- College of Graduate Studies
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master of Public Policy and Management
- Master of Science
- Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education
- Master of Science in Nursing
- University of HoustonUniversity of HoustonThe University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
Cooperative Doctoral Program - Doctoral of Education
Notable academic programs
UTB-TSC is home to academic centers and programs that receive local, state, and national recognition.- Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy Research focuses on astrophysical source modeling, gravitational wave data analysis, and the phenomenological astrophysics of gravitational wave sources.
- Center for Biomedical Studies was established to conduct biological and medical research on regional health issues and biotechnological approaches that may contribute to regional development.
- The Center for Civic Engagement's mission is to create an engaged campus that connects faculty, staff, students, and external partners to revitalize the surrounding community. On September 1, 2010, UTB/TSC will submit its application for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Dr. Kathy Bussert-Webb, an Associate Professor in the Language, Literacy, and Intercultural Studies Department of the College of Education and also the CCE Director, led the effort; she was assisted by Ms. Ethel Cantu, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, the CCE staff, the Carnegie Task Force, and many faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Webb will remain as the CCE Director until August 31, 2010. She will then return full-time to the UTB/TSC classroom and she looks forward to assisting the CCE and the campus in even more community engagement efforts. http://www.utb.edu/cce
Student government
The Student Government Association at UTB/TSC hosts the officers of the student body. The SGA runs a three-branch system, with the Executive Board consisting of the Student Body Officers, the Legislative Board consisting of the Student Senate, and the Judicial Board consisting of the Chief and Associate Justices.Student Organizations
The university recognizes more than 50 student organizations. In addition, it supports the Student Organization Council, an official student governance organization that represent student interests to faculty, and administrators.Media
Students express their opinions in and outside of class through periodicals including The Collegian and the Sting Radio.Traditions
Traditions at the University of Texas at Brownsville are perpetuated through several school symbols and mediums. At athletic events, students frequently show their support by chanting the "Sting 'em Hard" slogan while displaying the Sting 'em Hard hand gesture—the gesture mimicking the scorpion, the university's mascot.Athletics
The University of Texas at Brownsville competes in the Red River Athletic ConferenceRed River Athletic Conference
The Red River Athletic Conference is an affiliate of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics . The conference's 14 member institutions are located in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Pending acceptance of their application to the conference, a 15th member, the University...
of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
.
The Scorpion Women's Volleyball team was ranked #18 in the NAIA, but lost the standing after a bad 2008 season.
In 2009, under new head coach Todd Lowery, formerly of National American University
National American University
National American University is a private for-profit university owned by National American University Holdings, Inc. Headquartered in Rapid City, SD, NAU operates multiple locations in the United States and an online division....
, the Scorpions have begun to shine again, currently holding a #12 ranking in the NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
.
In soccer, the Scorpions play their games at the Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center field, pending construction of their own athletic field. In two years with the NAIA, each soccer team has lost only two games in Brownsville, the men's loss coming against St. Thomas University in 2007 and the women's loss coming against conference rival Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Wesleyan University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university founded by the United Methodist Church in 1890. The main campus is located in the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, with branch campuses in Burleson and downtown Fort Worth.-History:Texas Wesleyan...
in 2008.
In men's soccer, the team has a 12-0 conference record in two years.
- Baseball
- Men's Golf
- Women's Golf
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Volleyball
Chess Team
The University of Texas at Brownsville is also widely regarded for having one of the strongest Chess Programs in the nation. In 2010, UTB-TSC placed 2nd in the Final Four of College Chess, hosted by the same institution. As of 2010, the UTB-TSC chess team features 3 Grandmasters and 2 International Masters. The team is currently coached by Grand Master Ronen Har-ZviRonen Har-Zvi
-Vladimir Kramnik - Ronen Har-Zvi, Oakham 1992.:1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3 c5 7. Nge2 Nc6 8. d5 Ne5 9. Ng3 e6 10. Be2 exd5 11. cxd5 a6 12. O-O b5 13. a3 Rb8 14. b4 Nfd7 15. Qb3 Nb6 16. Bf2 cxb4 17. axb4 h5 18. Rfc1 Qf6 19. Nf1 h4 20. Qd1 Nbc4 21. Ra2 a5 22. bxa5 b4 23....
after their former coach Grand Master Gilberto Hernández Guerrero
Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero
Gilberto Hernández Guerrero is a chess Grandmaster from Mexico. On the July 2008 FIDE rating list he has an Elo rating of 2550, making him the second highest ranked player on the Mexican ELO-list. He was the highest ranked Mexican player in most of the 1990s and 2000nd.At age 5, Hernández learnt...
resigned from that position due to personal family matters.
Trivia
- UTB-TSC is the only accredited university in the United States to also house a foreign consulate.
- UTB–TSC is one of only two full-range academic institutions in the University of Texas System that is not a beneficiary of the state's Permanent University FundPermanent University FundThe Permanent University Fund is one of the methods by which the State of Texas funds public higher education within the state. A portion of the returns from the PUF are annually directed towards the Available University Fund , which distributes the funds according to provisions set forth by the...
, with the other being the University of Texas–Pan AmericanUniversity of Texas–Pan AmericanThe University of Texas–Pan American , founded as Edinberg College, is a state university located in Edinburg, Texas. Founded in 1927, it is a component institution of The University of Texas System. The university serves the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with baccalaureate,...
.