88S40759 JRI-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 74
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has earned
impressive ratings from three college ranking organizations,
U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, and
DegreeChoices.com; and
WHEREAS, One of the longest-established college ranking
systems in the country, U.S.News and World Report has evaluated
nearly 1,500 academic institutions for its 2023-2024 Best Colleges
list, and UTRGV has climbed 72 positions since last year to place
227th among all national universities; U.S. News has also
recognized UTRGV in a number of other areas, including as third for
its undergraduate teaching and first in social mobility among
public universities statewide; overall, the school placed sixth
among public universities in Texas and 123rd among public
universities across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Washington Monthly awards points to universities
that encourage civic engagement, promote economic growth, and help
non-wealthy students earn remunerative degrees; based on those
criteria, UTRGV was designated as the top university in Texas and
the 31st among all public universities in the nation at the start of
the 2023-2024 academic year; the university also earned first place
rankings statewide and high rankings nationally for performance of
Pell Grant students, net price of attendance, and social mobility;
and
WHEREAS, DegreeChoices.com annually ranks hundreds of
colleges and universities from across the United States on the
economic return that students could expect from attending their
respective schools; this year, UTRGV has placed third for best
colleges in Texas and earned high ratings in the national
categories for master's in social work programs and bachelor's
programs in criminal justice; in addition, the school placed first
among Texas public universities for best relative economic value,
and overall, it ranked seventh among national public schools and
15th among all schools in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Through its steadfast commitment to accessible,
high-quality education, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
is making an invaluable contribution to higher education in the
Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the school
for its many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on being recognized by
U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, and
DegreeChoices.com, and extend to all those involved with the school
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for UTRGV as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.