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🔥 Let’s get ready for the Wrapping of the Letters, Vaqueros! 🧡🤠Be part of one of UTRGV’s biggest Homecoming traditions! ...
10/16/2026

🔥 Let’s get ready for the Wrapping of the Letters, Vaqueros! 🧡🤠
Be part of one of UTRGV’s biggest Homecoming traditions! Join us for Wrapping of the Letters, where we’ll come together to prepare the letters for the big celebration! 🎉
📍 Brownsville
📅 October 21
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00PM
📌BMAIN

📍 Edinburg Campus
📅 October 22
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00PM
📌EDB Chapel Lawn

No experience needed! Bring your friends, enjoy some music, and earn volunteer service hours while keeping the Vaquero tradition alive! 🧡
✨ Sign up for a shift and help us make Homecoming unforgettable!

10/15/2026

🚨Homecoming Shirts for Orange Crush Just Dropped!🚨
Vaquero Students get your FREE 2026 Homecoming shirt at Orange Crush! 🧡

Brownsville
🗓️ Monday, October 26
⏰ 12PM-3PM
📍BMAIN Lawn

Edinburg
🗓️ Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 12PM-3PM
📍ECHAP Lawn

🔗 Visit UTRGV.edu/Homecoming for event details, schedules, and updates.
🎉 Many Homecoming events are open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and community members, so invite your Vaquero crew and join the celebration check website for more details!
💳 Students: Don’t forget your UTRGV ID or Get Mobile App, as some events require student verification.


10/14/2026

🔥 The letters are ready. The memories are waiting. The tradition continues.
Burning of the Letters returns to Edinburg and makes its Brownsville debut this year! Gather with fellow Vaqueros for a night filled with pride, memories, and Homecoming spirit. 🧡✨
We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Edinburg
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 8PM
📍 Parking Lot E16

Brownsville
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 8PM
📍 Parking Lot B4

🔗 Visit UTRGV.edu/Homecoming for event details, schedules, and updates.
🎉 This event is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and community members, so invite your Vaquero crew and join the celebration check website for more details!
💳 Students: Don’t forget your UTRGV ID or Get Mobile App, as some events require student verification.

👑🧡 Meet the 2026 Homecoming Royal Court Candidates! 🧡👑As we celebrate Homecoming 2026, we're proud to introduce 15 outst...
10/14/2026

👑🧡 Meet the 2026 Homecoming Royal Court Candidates! 🧡👑

As we celebrate Homecoming 2026, we're proud to introduce 15 outstanding Vaqueros who embody leadership, involvement, service, and school spirit. These students represent the heart of UTRGV and the bright future we're building together.

Now it's your turn to help crown this year's Homecoming Royalty! Get to know the candidates, follow their campaigns, and make your voice count.

🗳️ Vote October 21-28 via your UTRGV email.

✨ Honoring Our Legacy. Building Our Future. ✨

🤘🧡

10/13/2026

Let's get BRAIDING, Vaqueros! 🤠🧡

Join us this Saturday for Braiding the Tradition as we come together to prepare the materials for Wrapping of the Letters. Grab your friends, lend a hand, and be part of something special!✨

Don't forget to join us for Wrapping of the Letters and Burning of the Letters to see all your hard work come to life! 🔥

📍 Edinburg Campus
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📌 Ballroom

10/12/2026

🧡 Get ready everyone Orange Crush is bringing the fun, the energy, and the memories you don’t want to miss. Grab your friends and let’s make it one for the books! 👀✨

📍BMAIN Lawn
⏰12PM-3PM
🗓️MON. OCT 26

📍ECHAP Lawn
⏰12PM-3PM
🗓️TUE. OCT 27

🪪Don't forget your Student ID!

10/12/2026

🍂🎃 Fall is creeping in, and you know what that means… it’s costume season! 👀🧡

Get your costumes ready because we’ve got TWO nights of Halloween fun coming up! 👻

🪩 LET’S GLOW CRAZY
📅 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰ 7–10:30 PM
📍 Edinburg Student Union
🎃 Costume Contest: 7–8:30 PM
🕺 Dance Party: 8:30–10:30 PM

🎪 CARNIVAL OF MADNESS
📅 Friday, Oct. 16
📍 BSTUN Lawn ⏰ 7–11 PM
🎃 Costume Contest at 7:45 PM
🏆 Top 3 winners receive Vbucks!

So start planning that costume, grab your friends, and get ready for spooky season at UTRGV. 🤠🧡

10/10/2026

Get ready to roll, Vaqueros! 🤠🧡🎉 Gather your crew, bring your creativity, and show off your Homecoming spirit at the parade! 🤘✨

🚌 Parades will take place on both campuses! Students can use the Vaquero Express for transportation, so be sure to check the schedule for departure times!

📲 Sign up through VLink 🚗 Review the vehicle guidelines 🧡 Start planning your entry
Brownsville: Homecoming Parade - Brownsville - https://utrgv.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12833386
Edinburg: Homecoming Parade - Edinburg - https://utrgv.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12833440
 
🔗 Learn more: UTRGV.edu/Homecoming
 

10/09/2026

🔥 Keeping the tradition alive! 🧡

From Braiding the Tradition to the excitement of Homecoming, every moment brings us closer to a tradition that unites Vaqueros. 🤘🔥 Relive the memories as we celebrate the spirit, pride, and legacy of UTRGV!

Don’t forget to join us for Wrapping of the Letters and Burning of the Letters to see the hard work come to life and be part of this unforgettable Vaquero tradition! 🐂🔥

🎉 The countdown is on, Vaqueros! 🎉Homecoming 2026 is bringing 11 days of spirit, traditions, music, athletics, giveaways...
10/09/2026

🎉 The countdown is on, Vaqueros! 🎉

Homecoming 2026 is bringing 11 days of spirit, traditions, music, athletics, giveaways, parades, and unforgettable moments across UTRGV.

Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, joining an event, reconnecting with friends, or making new memories, Homecoming is for YOU.

🧡 October 21-31
🤠 Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future

Visit UTRGV.edu/Homecoming for the full schedule and event details.

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