The Division of University Advancement supports, encourages and promotes the mission of UTPA. We also provide assistance to donors in achieving their philanthropic goals. UTPA has been able to have a broad impact in higher education due to the generosity of the donors who see the future in educating the young generation.

President's Circle

The President’s Circle at The University of Texas-Pan American is truly that – a “circle” of very special friends who are dedicated to ensuring a bright future for the University while at the same time giving the gift of education to the many talented students who choose to study here.

By encouraging the exploration of the wonders of anthropology and the arts, technology and teaching, engineering and English, mathematics and modern languages, sociology and the sciences, UTPA is inspiring the next generation of thinkers and dreamers whose invention and courage will transform our region and our world.

Membership at the levels noted below may be held by an individual, jointly by a couple, or by a foundation or corporation, which will designate a representative to be listed on the membership roster. Corporate matching gift programs may be used to qualify for membership.

Benefits of Membership
To show our appreciation for your generous annual support, we offer the following benefits:

• Invitation to annual President’s Circle events and other special gatherings
• Inclusion on the Wall of Honor in the Visitors Center, Student Services Building
• Annual President’s Circle progress report, detailing the impact of your investment
• Within the President’s Circle, a series of messages from the President exclusively for President’s Circle members
• Los Arcos magazine, published three times a year by UTPA
• Invitations to select cultural and athletic events
• VIP Parking on campus (for gifts of $1,000 and above)
• UTPA Library privileges

Your membership in the President’s Circle qualifies as a tax-deductible gift to UTPA, less any fair market value of any benefits received.

Angel Investors

Making an Investment in Student Excellence
This scholarship program is funded solely by UTPA faculty and staff whose generous donations provide scholarship funds for UTPA staff members who are nearing completion of their degrees.

The Angel Investors program provides scholarships for expenses not covered through the Employee Educational Benefit Program at UTPA.  Funds awarded to scholarship recipients are used at their discretion to assist with expenses such as lab fees, books, child care, etc. Join now.

These initiatives represent some of the key areas where the University seeks to grow its support from donors. Please contact us for more information.

Yvette Padilla
Director of Stewardship and Annual Giving
Development Office
(956) 665-5301
padilla@utpa.edu

Elia Lerma
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Development Office
(956) 665-5301
ealerma@utpa.edu