UTRGV Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies

10/12/2026

Dr. David Bowles talking about haunted places in the valley. And check out his book “Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley” if you haven’t already. Happy spooky season! 👻

10/07/2026

Please join the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies' very own Dr. Cathryn Merla-Watson for an Enfrascada pre-show talk on Friday, October 9th. See the flyer for more details!

10/07/2026

Happy spooky season, everyone! Join the Department of Literatures and Cultural Studies for an exciting talk by PhD candidate Danielle Garcia-Karr on vampires in Latinx cultural production. The talk will take place on October 15, 2026, on the Edinburg campus. See the attached flyer for details! 🦇🎃

09/03/2026

Many LCS faculty attended the College’s Convocation. They heard our dean discuss the success of our college and heard the provost describe his plans for the university. Our chair, Dr. Zimbalist, presented on successful initiatives from our department and its plans for the coming year. V’s Up!

08/24/2026

We have 24 hours to unite our community and support UTRGV today on Day of Giving! By making a gift now, your kindness is providing students with the resources that set them up for success and help them achieve their educational dreams. You have the power to transform The Future of Texas! Give back and change lives now: https://donate.utrgv.edu/2026-day-of-giving/?a=13574344

08/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🧡📅 UTRGV Day of Giving is August 25!

The College of Liberal Arts is getting ready for a special day dedicated to supporting our students, programs, and the work happening across CLA.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait until August 25 to make a difference! You can donate early and start supporting CLA today.

Every gift helps us create more opportunities and provide meaningful resources for our students. 🧡

📅 UTRGV Day of Giving: August 25, 2026
👉 Donate early: https://donate.utrgv.edu/.../2026-day-of-giving/pages/cla

Mark your calendar, spread the word, and help us make this Day of Giving one to remember! 🧡

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

UTRGV Day of Giving is on August 25, so make sure to mark your calendars! Your donation is helping make an impact and unlocking endless possibilities for our UTRGV community! Give today: https://donate.utrgv.edu/2026-day-of-giving/?a=13574344

08/17/2026

Save the date for UTRGV Day of Giving on August 25! Your gift, no matter the size, will help students and change lives in the Rio Grande Valley. Donate to an area of UTRGV that matters most to you and make a difference: https://donate.utrgv.edu/2026-day-of-giving/?a=13574344

06/08/2026

Still need a class for Fall 2026? Consider adding this fun ENGL 4300 course about Afrofuturism to your schedule! In this course Professor Nicole Huff will cover graphic novel adaptations of Octavia Butler’s works as well as music by Janelle Monae and Missy Elliott.