School of Medicine Gets $20 Million From the Permanent University Funds

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Dr. John Krouse
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in Edinburg. The University of Texas System Board of RegentsĀ reinforced its commitment to The UTRGV School of Medicine, which has a major campus in Edinburg, by approving $20 million in Permanent University Funds (PUF) for capital expenses. ā€œWe are grateful to the Board of Regents for its continued support of the UTRGV School of Medicine,ā€ said Dr. John Krouse, Dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and Vice president for Health Affairs.Ā ā€œThis allocation will enable the School of Medicine to become a leader in research that will benefit the Rio Grande Valley and beyond, and prepare the next generation of physicians who will provide exceptional care to the communities they serve.ā€

The Edinburg Mayor and Edinburg City Council, along with the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation and its Board of Directors, lobby the Texas Legislature and the UT System Board of Regents on matters that benefit and protect UTRGV and its School of Medicine, which have major campuses in the city. Building Photo by Silver Salas\. Dr. Krouse photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.

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