Graduate Stories

Physics Graduate Student Explores the Galaxy for Winning Virtual Poster
Do not blame Jose McKinnon for being a little starry eyed these days. More

Registered Nurse’s Future Looks Bright After Completing BSN Program
When Delia Jasso began her first class in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing’s online program in the spring of 2012, she gained a vision of a better, healthier future — for her family, for her patients and for herself. More

Adding it up: Tony Castañeda
Tony Castñeda of Rio Hondo will receive a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at the university’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15. After graduation he will finish his teaching certification and search for employment as a mathematics teacher. More

Balancing Act: Student Successfully Juggles School, Family and Church: Mary Lewis
Mary Lewis will receive a bachelor’s degree in education specializing in early childhood to sixth grade English as a Second Language. She is completing student teaching at Villarreal Elementary School in Los Fresnos. More

UTB Student Anticipates Graduation
Nan Spear returned to college in 2007 after a 25-year hiatus in her college education. She will walk across the stage at Winter Commencement and receive a bachelor’s degree in communication. More

UTB Graduation Speaker Offers Sage Advice for Life Ahead
More than 1,000 graduates walked across the stage set up on the Cardenas South Hall Lawn as The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College held the 2012 Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15. More