UTRGV - College of Health Professions

10/13/2026

Celebrating PA Week with exciting news from UTRGV! 🩺
Heather Davis-Lopez, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program, has been named one of America’s Top PAs for 2026.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
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Heather Davis-Lopez, a clinical assistant professor in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Physician Assistant Studies Program, is one of 15 physician associates named a 2026 America’s Top PA by Point of Care Network, a professional network for nurse practitioners and physician associate...

10/13/2026

Check out this latest UTRGV Graduate College blog exploring nutrition advice online and how to identify information backed by science. 👇

Learn how to identify credible nutrition information online and explore how graduate study in nutrition can build your knowledge of nutrition science and health.

10/07/2026

Great things are happening through an awesome partnership with Brownsville ISD - Rivera Early College High School. Together, we're shaping tomorrow's leaders!

09/25/2026

Research in Action: Partnering With Our Community Forum brings together community members, organizations, healthcare professionals, and researchers to discuss cancer and health priorities across the Rio Grande Valley.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr., Edinburg, TX

Come be part of the conversation and help strengthen health care and medical research in the RGV. Scan the QR code to register!

09/21/2026

The College of Health Professions is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher Ledingham as Vice Dean of the College of Health Professions.

A health education specialist by training, Dr. Ledingham brings a distinguished record of academic leadership and service to this role. Throughout his career at UTRGV and its legacy institutions, he has served as Chair of the Department of Health & Human Performance at UT Brownsville, Associate Dean and Senior Associate Dean in the College of Health Professions, and Interim Chair of the Department of Health Sciences.

Beyond the university, Dr. Ledingham is a recognized leader in school health education. He has held numerous leadership positions within the American School Health Association, the School Health and Wellness Section of the American Public Health Association, and the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. His contributions have helped advance the field of health education and strengthen collaborations across professional organizations.

As Vice Dean, Dr. Ledingham will serve as the senior academic administrator supporting the Dean in providing strategic leadership, academic oversight, and operational management for the College of Health Professions. In this capacity, he will play a critical role in advancing the college's mission of excellence in education, research, clinical practice, and community engagement across its health professions programs.

We would like to thank Dr. Ledingham for his longstanding service and dedication to the College of Health Professions, as well as for his exemplary leadership of the Department of Health Sciences. His commitment to our students, faculty, staff, and community has been instrumental to the college's continued success.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ledingham on this well-deserved appointment and wishing him continued success in his new role.

09/18/2026

From the Rio Grande Valley to Houston.

UTRGV College of Health Professions faculty joined health professions educators from across Texas for the 48th Annual TSAHP Conference, hosted by UT MD Anderson School of Health Professions and focused on resiliency in health professions and what it takes to thrive.

09/17/2026

Health, literacy, college and community partnerships with a little research built in for good measure. RGV RedRover Readers helping the college achieve C1-T1-R1!

09/15/2026

Talking college, careers and what comes next. 👋

The College of Health Professions joined students and families at today’s Region 1 GEAR UP College Conference, sharing information and answering questions as they explored their options for college.

09/14/2026

A look at what comes next.

UTRGV Health & Human Performance students recently traveled to San Antonio for PTTX 2026, the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s state conference.

Typically geared toward DPT and PTA students and faculty, the conference gave these undergraduate students a chance to step into the profession early — attending sessions, connecting with people in the field, and gaining a clearer picture of what the next level can look like.

Sometimes seeing the path ahead up close makes all the difference.

09/11/2026

On September 11, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the courage shown in its aftermath, and reflect on a day that changed our nation.