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South Texas is a significant foundation in Texas’ economic vitality, and nowhere is that more evident than in Laredo — the busiest port in the United States. As our nation strengthens trade ties with Mexico and South America, Laredo is experiencing unprecedented economic development and population growth, presenting a wealth of opportunities for its residents and the region at large.

Less than a year ago, The University of Texas System launched the nation’s most comprehensive industry-recognized microcredential program with education partner Coursera, providing more than 240,000 students from UT’s nine academic institutions free access to augment their current degree plans with professional certificates in high-demand jobs.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife today announced a $20 million investment in The University of Texas at El Paso to reestablish its Mining Engineering Program.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife and the board authorized Chancellor James B. Milliken and the UT System to work with UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy and UT Health San Antonio Acting President Rob Hromas to integrate both institutions into one unified institution by 2025.

Student and alumni athletes from University of Texas institutions made an impressive impact at the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, with 15 competitors from UT institutions winning 21 medals, including nine gold. If the UT System were its own nation, it would have ranked 12th in the overall medal count.

In Texas, the demand for full-time registered nurses is rapidly exceeding supply. This shortage impacts patient satisfaction, the quality of care and nurse well-being. In response, the University of Texas System created the UT System Workforce/Nursing Collaborative through which UT institutions are collectively working to educate, train and retain quality nurses, and to improve workplace environments to better care for our state’s rapidly growing population.