The Development Office is focused on providing scholarships and educational opportunities for more than 18,500 students. The majority of our students are from within the 10 counties in South Texas, approximately 87% are Hispanic. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, UTPA is second in the number of bachelors degrees awarded to Hispanic students on the U.S. mainland. The Development Office is uniquely in the business of developing partnerships with donors for the purpose of raising funds to benefit UTPA. This endeavor takes on a broad perspective that involves working with individuals, families, public entities, foundations and corporations seeking to make a significant impact on the lives of students. Increasing the University’s visibility provides an opportunity to attract new corporate donors, recruiters and foundation donors.