University of Texas-Pan American

Profileuniversity.com - University of Texas-Pan American is a public university located in Edinburg, Texas, United States. Established in 1927, this university plays a key role as a junior college. University of Texas-Pan American is a Hispanic institution and also part of the University of Texas System.

Through college and school, including the College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Physics and Geology, College of Health Sciences and Human Services, College of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas-Pan American offers a wide range of majors studies with more than 57 bachelor programs.

There are several measures taken by the university, one of which is for students who have earned less than 30 credit hours and who are under 21 are required to live on campus, unless they are married or live in the region. With the implementation of this policy, the university will be easier to supervise all activities of the students.

As tradition generally applicable in every university, the university also has some tradition that has always held by members of the university. And in 2004, former President, Dr. Belinda Cardenas, began a commencement tradition in the which the graduating students wear a stole around their necks with the school colors and seals for the graduation ceremony. Where in the event, on at the end of the ceremony, the graduates are encouraged to give the stole to a person who mentored or influenced them in some way.

University of Texas-Pan American has delivered many graduates who have been successful in each of his world. Among them are popular there are Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio, poet, Rossy Evelin Lima and famous actors, Valente Rodriguez. And with the success of their own, automatically also brings pride for the university.

In addition, there is a pride that is owned by the university, namely the Bronc; A 2,000-pound bronze statue stands guard Bronc at the school's entrance, which is also the mascot of the university.

Of non-academic fields, especially sports, students can join and participate in 14 varsity sports club. Sports team of University of Texas-Pan American to compete with sports teams from other universities in the NCAA Division I level competition.